March 17, 2021
UPDATE:
WHMI has learned that a misdemeanor criminal charge has been filed against Genoa Twp. Polly Skolarus. Sheâll be arraigned on May 7th on a single charge of Election Law - Failure to Perform Duty. The charge was authorized by the Livingston County Prosecutorâs Office following an investigation by Michigan State Police. Tune to WHMI on Thursday for additional details.
ORIGINAL STORY:
A salary increase has been denied for the Genoa Township clerk after allegations were made about various violations, abuse of office, and election issues.
At Monday nightâs virtual meeting, the board discussed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year and approved 2% salary increases for all staff, planning commissioners, zoning board of appeals members and elected officials - with the exception of Clerk Polly Skolarus. Trustee Jean Ledford put forth an unexpected motion to withhold the proposed increase for Skolarus in the 2021 budget and de
A Delaware County Eagle Scout recently completed and published a guide to scouting that he hopes will help scouts for years to come.Haden Fulkerson, 17, a
March 10, 2021 By Jessica Mathews / News@whmi.com
Despite objections from dozens of residents, plans for a proposed religious chapel and sanctuary space in Genoa Township are moving forward.
The township s Planning Commission met virtually Monday night and held a second public hearing on plans from Missouri-based Catholic Healthcare International for a 6,090-square-foot church with associated drives and parking on a site totaling approximately 40 acres at 3280 Chilson Road, south of Crooked Lake Road. A driveway with a loop road and two parking lots are also included. An application states the only building being proposed is being placed significantly off of Chilson Road and the driveway would meander around trees to preserve the siteâs natural beauty and thus maintain the appearance from Chilson Road. The remainder of the site, which contains rolling topography with wetlands and woodlands, would be used for outdoor features such as an out
First case of COVID-19 variant B 1 1 7 reported in Livingston livingstondaily.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from livingstondaily.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
March 8, 2021
A variant of the COVID-19 virus has been detected in Livingston County.
The Livingston County Health Department reports that it has identified the first case of the COVID-19 variant B117. According to a release, while public exposures are not normally a concern, they have issued an alert in this instance because the B117 variant is more easily transmitted and could lead to more cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.
As a precaution, the Health Department recommends COVID-19 testing for anyone who attended the following locations:
⢠Michigan Institute of Athletics Gym on Euler Road in Genoa Township from February 13th to present (including friends and family members who spent time with individuals having visited this location).