Public Notices (Published July 2, 2026)

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SEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
SEVILLE TOWNSHIP, GRATIOT COUNTY, MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING and SPECIAL MEETING

Date: July 7, 2026,
Time: 6:00 p.m.,
Location: Seville Township Hall – 7676 W. Lincoln Road, Elwell, MI 48832

Please take notice that the SEVILLE TOWNSHIP Planning Commission will hold a public hearing during a special meeting of the Planning Commission to be held at the Seville Township Hall, located at 7676 W Lincoln Road, Elwell, MI 48832 on July 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM, in accordance with Act 33 of 2008, MCL 125.3801 et. seq. The purpose of this public hearing is to provide an opportunity for residents and interested citizens to express their opinions, ask questions, and discuss all aspects of the proposed Gratiot Countywide Master Plan to be adopted as SEVILLE TOWNSHIP’s master plan. Written comments may be submitted on or before the date of the public hearing by directing any comments to Amy Densmore, Clerk, P.O. Box 222, Elwell, MI 48832 or via email to: sevilletwpclerk@gmail.com.
You may review a copy of the proposed Gratiot Countywide Master Plan at SEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL, 7676 W Lincoln Road, Elwell, MI 48832. You may also review and download a copy of the proposed Master Plan at: bit.ly/DraftGCMP25 . You may also obtain a copy of the proposed Master Plan by contacting Amy Densmore, Clerk, P.O. Box 222, Elwell, MI 48832 or via email to: sevilletwpclerk@gmail.com. To request accommodations to attend the public hearing, notify the Clerk at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing.

Respectfully submitted,
Amy Densmore, Clerk
Seville Township
Dated: June 12, 2026

BETHANY TOWNSHIP
GRATIOT COUNTY, MICHIGAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Please take notice that the Planning Commission of Bethany Township will hold a public hearing during a duly noticed meeting of the Planning Commission to be held at the Bethany Township Hall located at 9958 N. Blair Rd., Breckenridge, MI 48615 on July 13, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. in accordance with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Act 110 of 2006, MCL 125.3103 et seq. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider a request from Kyle Butz (“Butz”) for a special use permit to run an auto detailing business (the “Business”).
The proposed Business is a commercial auto detailing business to be conducted from a primarily residential address. This public hearing will provide an opportunity for residents and interested citizens to express their opinions, ask questions, and discuss all aspects of the request. The following property within Bethany Township is the subject of the request by Butz:

1. Parcel ID: 02-020-003-00; Street address: 8715 N. Bagley Rd., St. Louis, MI 48880

Butz’s application materials are available for copying or inspection at the Township Hall upon request. Written comments on the proposed Business and its application will be received at the Township Hall prior to or at the public hearing by in-person delivery or by mail (see address below for Township Hall). Furthermore, Bethany Township will provide auxiliary aids or services to individuals with disabilities. Persons needing such services should contact the office of the Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk (including by using the Michigan Relay Service at 7-1-1/TDD) not less than five (5) days before the public hearing.

Tracy Howd
Bethany Township Clerk
9958 N. Blair Rd.
Breckenridge, MI 48615
(989) 620-5842
clerk@bethanytownshipmi.gov

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE
PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026

To the qualified electors of THE CITIES of Alma, Ithaca, and St. Louis and, THE TOWNSHIPS of Arcada, Bethany, Elba, Emerson, Fulton, Hamilton, Lafayette, New Haven, Newark, North Shade, North Star, Pine River, Seville, Sumner, Washington, and Wheeler in
THE COUNTY OF GRATIOT, STATE OF MICHIGAN

July 10, 2026 at 9 a.m. for the following Jurisdictions:
– Early Voting Site, 515 S. Pine River Street, Ithaca, Michigan.
– City of St. Louis, 300 N. Mill St., St. Louis, Michigan.
– Seville Township, 7676 W. Lincoln Rd., Elwell, Michigan.
July 13, 2026 at 2 p.m. for the following Jurisdictions:
– Fulton Township, 3425 W. Cleveland Rd., Perrinton, Michigan.
– Washington Township, 8989 S. Baldwin Rd., Ashley, Michigan.
July 15, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. for the following Jurisdictions:
– Bethany Township, 9958 Blair Rd., Breckenridge, Michigan.
July 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. for the following Jurisdictions:
– City of Alma, 500 E. Superior St., Alma, Michigan.
– City of Ithaca, 129 W. Emerson St., Ithaca, Michigan.
July 16, 2026, at 6 p.m for the following Jurisdictions:
– Arcada Township, 3200 W. Tyler Rd., Alma, Michigan.
– North Shade Township, 8982 Roosevelt Rd., Carson City, Michigan.
July 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. for the following Jurisdictions:
– New Haven Township, 3027 S. Warner Rd., Sumner, Michigan.
July 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. for the following Jurisdictions:
– Wheeler Township, 8510 E. Monroe Rd., Wheeler, Michigan.
July 18, 2026 at 10 a.m. for the Following Jurisdictions:
– Hamilton Township, 7853 E. Fillmore Rd., Ithaca, Michigan.
July 20, 2026 at 10 a.m. for the Following Jurisdictions:
– North Star Township, 2840 E. Buchanan Rd., North Star, Michigan.
July 21, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. for the Following Jurisdictions:
– City of Alma, 500 E. Superior St., Alma, Michigan.
July 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. for the Following Jurisdictions:
– Pine River Township, 1495 W. Monroe Rd., St. Louis, Michigan.
July 22, 2026 at 4 p.m. for the following Jurisdictions:
– Elba Township, 623 S. Quarterline St., Ashley, Michigan.
– Newark Township, 2918 W. Buchanan Rd., Ithaca, Michigan.
July 23, 2026 at 10 a.m. for the following Jurisdictions:
– Emerson Township, 2976 N. Baldwin Rd., Ithaca, Michigan.
July 23, 2026 at 5 p.m. for the following Jurisdictions:
– Lafayette Township, 2970 N. Barry Rd., Breckenridge, Michigan.
July 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for the following Jurisdictions:
– Sumner Township, 10820 Pine St., Sumner, Michigan.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Accuracy Test shall be conducted for the electronic equipment that will be used to tabulate the votes in each of the afore-mentioned jurisdictions for the AUGUST 4, 2026, Primary Election, as follows:

Election law requires that Public Accuracy Tests be conducted to demonstrate the computer programming used to tabulate the votes cast.

Persons with disabilities needing accommodation should contact the County Clerk.

This Notice is given on behalf of the Township and City Clerks of Gratiot County, in compliance with MCL 168.798.