Articles tagged: Augusta Township

Fire displaces 2 Augusta Township residents

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Posted: May 09, 2013

Two people were displaced after a fire started by an electric dryer caused $50,000 in damage to their Augusta Township home Wednesday evening. Read more »

Fire destroys metal barn in Augusta Township

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Posted: Feb 08, 2013

Multiple fire departments were called to the blaze that destroyed a metal barn around 9 p.m. Thursday at 9405, Macey Road. Read more »

Augusta Township mobile home destroyed in fire, estimated $60,000 loss

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Posted: Dec 03, 2012

A fire completely destroyed an unoccupied mobile home Monday afternoon in Augusta Township, causing approximately $60,000 in damage. Read more »

Milan News-Leader: Treasurer makes 19-year-old grandson with no accounting experience her deputy

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Posted: Dec 03, 2012

The newly elected treasurer in Augusta Township has appointed her 19-year-old grandson deputy treasurer, the Milan News-Leader reported. Brendan Humeniak has no experience or education in bookkeeping or finance, the newspaper reported. Read more »

Three departments battle house fire in Augusta Township

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Posted: Nov 07, 2012

Firefighters from three departments battled a blaze that caused extensive damage to a home in Augusta Township Wednesday morning. Read more »

Augusta Township facing over $1 million in repairs to water system

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Posted: Nov 04, 2012

A new report presented to the Augusta Township Board of Trustees outlines several issues that could necessitate more than $1 million in repairs to the township's water system. Taxpayers could end up on the hook ... Read more »

Augusta Township Trustee Susan Burek turns to write-in campaign after narrow primary loss

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Posted: Oct 25, 2012

Augusta Township Treasurer Susan Burek is mounting a write-in campaign after narrowly losing her primary battle. Lynda Dew, who aligns with the opposition to Burek's voting block on the board, defeated Burek 315-312 votes. Read more »

Sheriff's Department discusses proposed police millage with Augusta Township residents

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Posted: Oct 25, 2012

Previous story: Augusta Township to ask voters to approve millage to reinstate police coverage Two deputies dedicated to Augusta Township would reduce response time and help the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department prevent crime from occurring. ... Read more »

Augusta Township to ask voters to approve millage to reinstate police coverage

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Posted: Oct 24, 2012

Augusta Township officials are again asking residents to consider paying for police coverage. Voters there rejected three proposals to renew the township’s previous contract with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department; most recently in November 2010. Read more »

Augusta Township political picture contentious heading into November election

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Posted: Oct 14, 2012

Will the general election bring an end to the constant in-fighting on the Augusta Township Board of Trustees? None of the warring political groups came out of the primaries with a clear advantage and most ... Read more »

MILAN NEWS LEADER: Augusta Township voters to decide on law enforcement millage

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Posted: Oct 10, 2012

After a police service millage renewal failed in 2010, Augusta Township is giving the effort another shot by asking voters to approve a tax to cover the cost of two deputies, the Milan News Leader ... Read more »

IN BRIEF: Augusta Township primary election winners upheld after recount

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Posted: Sep 04, 2012

Related coverage: Recount halted: Ballots cast in Sylvan Township millage can't be counted due to failed seal Recount upholds Teall's primary win for 4th Ward seat on Ann Arbor City Council A recount Tuesday of ... Read more »

Candidates request recounts in 4 township primary races

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Posted: Aug 20, 2012

Petitions for a recount in four township primary races have been filed with the Washtenaw County Board of Elections as of Monday afternoon. Read more »

Officials: Barrels of oil likely dumped in road to avoid disposals fees

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Posted: Jul 26, 2012

The barrels of oil dumped along roadways in Augusta and Pittsfield townships Wednesday were probably discarded so the suspect or suspects could avoid disposal fees, officials said. Read more »

Fire chief stresses burn ban after brush fire spreads to 5 acres in Augusta Township

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Posted: Jul 13, 2012

Augusta Township fire Chief Vic Chevrette is stressing the ban on open burning after a brush fire spread across nearly five acres on the 8000 block of Lawrence Avenue in Augusta Township on Thursday afternoon. Read more »