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April 29, 2021 Chief Dave Parrot (L) Chief Chris Backos (R) – Photo Wallace Fire Protection District OTTAWA – The Wallace Fire Protection District appointed a new fire chief on Wednesday. Outgoing Chief Dave Parrot accepted a position to become the new chief for Marseilles, so Deputy Chief Chris Backos will be taking on the role of the new chief. Backos has been with the department for 22 years. Local Weather
Plenty of questions surrounding Birmingham's newest potential bistro caused the city's planning board to delay moving the project forward. The planning board voted during its Feb. 24 meeting to delay a decision on the special land use and final site plan for the proposed Vinewood Kitchen & Cocktails bistro restaurant at 720 N. Old Woodward. The board cited several reasons for the delay, including issues surrounding the outdoor dining, as well as noise coming from the space, among others. City Planner Nicholas Dupuis said he received complaints from residents who live on the other side of t...