APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED
Gratiot County Road Commission
Heavy Duty Truck & Equipment Mechanic Position
The Gratiot County Road Commission is accepting applications for a Full Time Heavy Duty Truck and Equipment Mechanic Position. This position requires a current valid State of Michigan Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a Group A and N endorsement.
Visit our web site at gratiotroads.org for a job application and job description. Applications can also be obtained at the Gratiot County Road Commission, 200 Commerce Drive, Ithaca, MI, Monday through Thursday from 6:00am to 4:00pm.
Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 3:00pm.The Gratiot County Road Commission is an equal opportunity employer.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Notice of a special election of directors for the Gratiot Conservation District
To all residents of Gratiot County, notice is hereby given that a special election of board directors for the Gratiot Conservation District will be held on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026.
The following individuals are up for election:
Bonnie Gustavison, of Perrinton, MI — appointed to Seat B in August 2025; now up for election to that seat.
Marissa Clark-Baily, of Alma, MI, was appointed to fill a vacancy in Seat C in July 2025 and is now up for election to that seat.
Yvette Franco-Clark, of Alma, MI, was appointed to fill a vacancy in Seat E in July 2025 and is now up for election to that seat.
All residents of Gratiot County, eighteen years and older, are encouraged to vote. Absentee Ballots can be picked up at the Gratiot Conservation District Office, 301 E. Commerce Dr., Ithaca, MI 48847 (the office on the east side of the building), up to one week prior to election day. Per State Conservation Law, a valid driver’s license is required to vote.
NOTICE – PUBLIC LAND AUCTION
The Gratiot County Treasurer will offer tax- reverted real estate at public auction on August 7th, 2026.
The auction will be held online at www.tax-sale.info from 10:00am to 7:00pm EDT. Bids can also be placed up to 30 days in advance on the website, and assistance is available for those without computer or internet access.
Incomplete or voided sales from August 7th, 2026, auction, if any, will be re-offered online at www.tax-sale.info on September 25th, 2026, from 10:00am to 7:00 pm EDT.
Unsold tax reverted real estate from either of the previous auctions will be re-offered online at www.tax-sale.info on October 30th, 2026. All bids must be placed by 7:00 pm EDT for this auction.
Answers to common questions about the auction process and additional information can be found at www.tax-sale.info/faq
For more information and to view a list of the properties being offered, please visit: www.tax-sale.info or call 1-800-259-7470. Auction listings may also be available at the County Treasurer’s office.
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