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LANSING, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP), Grants and Community Services Division (GCSD), is now accepting applications from partnerships between local units of government and community- based organizations (CBO) across the state for the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP). A total of $4 million is available in competitive grant funds to assist with the prevention and reduction of crime and violence, with a particular focus on gun violence. Specifically, funds are available for programs and initiatives that target the risk factors which are likely to lead to this kind of violence.

Burt Debates Zoning The Burt Township Planning Commission met on Jan 2nd. Commissioner Jeff Cuthbertson stepped down from the commission and was thanked for his service.

The County Commissioners met on Jan 4, 2024. Dean Seaberg (District 2) was elected Chair, Mickey Rondeau (District 5) was elected Vice-Chair. Some discussion was made on the salaries of the commissioners. In the end, it was unanimously agreed to change their current payment structure to a flat rate of $6,000 per year, plus milage consistent with IRS standards.

The regular meeting of the Au Train Township Board was held on Monday, January 8, 2024. Trustee Tom Balmes chaired the meeting in place of Township Supervisor Michelle Doucette, who was absent. The evening’s discussions centered on two letters regarding members of the Au Train Township Planning Commission.

BJ Bensen, who also plays for Sky Pilots, will be playing at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 12th.

The Alger County Committee of the Whole met Jan 8th at 5:00 p.m.. Among the topics discussed was the End of Year Report from Rebecca Burns, a Veteran’s Service Officer who spoke on last year’s assistance to local veterans. She also announced several veterans will be assisting during this summer’s car show to benefit the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial.