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So I am sitting here realizing that I am feeling about the #TB and the #H5N1 infections about the way I felt about watching #CV19 cases move into #Michigan. I still remember my dismay when I saw our #DHHS report the first case in #EatonCounty and how I hoped against hope it would be contained.
February 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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While I haven’t been able to find a job, I did manage to find morel mushrooms for the first time ever, so that’s a positive sign. #morels #eatoncounty #michigan #mushrooms #fungi
Morel mushrooms, two, connected at the stem visibly and connected entirely invisibly underground Morel mushrooms displayed as awesome earrings on the subject
April 24, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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I-496 exit ramp closure at Creyts Road rescheduled to Monday, Nov. 3, in #EatonCounty www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Barrels along a road.
October 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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STILL MISSING... Out of Michigan...
🚨 Since 05.07.2023

Richard Johnson, 63, Lansing Michigan.

Mr Johnson has Huntington's Disease and needs urgent attention.

ANY info, Eaton County Sheriff's Office 517-543-3512
#RichardJohnson #Missing #Lansing #EatonCounty #Michigan
March 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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MDOT open house Oct. 29 for 2026 M-79 (Lawrence Avenue), M-50 (Cochran Avenue) improvements in #EatonCounty www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Road Work Ahead sign.
October 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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I-96 lane closures for rebuilding Aug. 25-29 in #EatonCounty www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Orange barrels on a freeway.
August 22, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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MDOT resurfacing M-100 in #EatonCounty beginning Monday, July 7 www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Orange Road Work Ahead sign.
July 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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I-96, Lansing Road ramp and lane closures for rebuilding in #EatonCounty begin Wednesday, May 7 www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Orange barrels at night.
May 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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I-496 ramp closures at Creyts Road begin Thursday, Oct. 30, in #EatonCounty www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Orange barrels at night.
October 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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M-43 lane closure for culvert maintenance Tuesday, April 1, in #EatonCounty www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Cars drive by orange barrels on a street.
March 31, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Eaton County is set to enhance its summer camp experience and park maintenance with the approval of two new positions—find out how this will shape the future of local parks!

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Commission approves two new park positions to enhance summer camp and maintenance operations
Commission gives green light for seasonal camp manager and groundskeeper foreman positions funding.
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April 13, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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Eaton County's recycling program is navigating tough times as commodity prices plummet and local centers close, raising concerns about its future sustainability.

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Eaton County recycling faces revenue headwinds as commodity prices fall; county pursuing grants and state compliance
Resource Recovery Director Jarrett told commissioners the department is self-sustaining but vulnerable to falling commodity markets; the county pursues grants for capital (trailers, trucks) and must meet new state material-management and recycling-rate goals.
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July 25, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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Eaton County's Planning Commission greenlights a controversial surface mine despite furious neighbor complaints about dust, silt, and drainage issues—will the new mitigation measures be enough?

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Planning commission approves Kelly Highway surface‑mine with berm, wheel‑wash and lime‑haul hours after neighbor complaints
After neighbors raised dust, silt and drainage concerns, the Eaton County Planning Commission approved a final conditional‑use permit for a surface‑mine at 8645 Kelly Highway with added conditions including a berm, wheel‑wash facilities and township‑specified lime‑haul hours.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Eaton County's Board of Commissioners has officially adopted a contentious budget, setting the stage for significant fiscal changes amidst a divided vote.

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Eaton County adopts 2627 budget and tax rates amid divided roll call
Following Ways and Means discussion and a roll-call vote, the Eaton County Board of Commissioners adopted the 2627 budget and set county tax rates. The motion passed on a 10–5 roll-call tally after commissioners debated procedural votes and asked for a roll-call.
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September 18, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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Eaton County property owners could see over $1,000 in refunds thanks to new grants for the ongoing Bank Intercounty Drain project, with construction updates promising significant progress ahead!

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Bank Intercounty Drain project gets $4.5M in grants; county outlines homeowner refunds
Spicer Group updated the board on multi-year construction of the Bank Intercounty Drain project and drainage-board staff said two post-construction grants (about $2.5M in 2026 and $2.0M in 2027) will yield partial refunds or assessment reductions for property owners, with average residential refunds estimated at $575 (2026) and larger combined reductions in 2027.
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September 18, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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Eaton County's July was filled with shocking incidents, including a deadly rollover crash, a domestic violence case, and a dramatic vehicle pursuit through neighborhoods.

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Sheriff's office reports a "busy month" with pursuits, crashes and arrests
The Eaton County Sheriff's Office described multiple July incidents — vehicle pursuits, a fatal crash on July 25, domestic violence strangulation, OWI-related crashes and multiple arrests — and summarized mutual-aid responses and juvenile cases.
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August 12, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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Prosecutor Doug Lloyd is sounding the alarm as budget cuts threaten staff and vital case management in Eaton County, pushing for an urgent administrative restructure to safeguard the office's future.

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Prosecutor Doug Lloyd requests administrative restructure and warns budget cuts risk staff losses
Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd asked the board to approve an administrative restructuring (adding an administrator and two division coordinators using existing staff) and warned that a proposed 2.5% cut could force staff reductions; he provided caseload figures and requested referral to Ways and Means.
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August 12, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Eaton County is embarking on a five-year transition plan as jail millage debt winds down, but can they safely downsize their facilities and staff amid rising costs?

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Eaton County plans five-year transition as jail millage expires; space study proposed
County officials say the jail millage debt will end in 2026–27 and plan a staggered five-year transition of $1.7 million in personnel costs back to the general fund; officials propose a space study to test whether footprint or staffing can be reduced safely.
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July 25, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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Eaton County's 9-1-1 Director reveals how a $1.65 monthly surcharge is funding crucial radio infrastructure, with potential reductions on the horizon as the debt nears payoff!

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9-1-1 director explains radio surcharge, county debt near payoff
Kelly Flynn told commissioners the 9-1-1 millage supports staffing and operations while a $1.65 monthly surcharge funded the county radio infrastructure; the radio debt borrowed in 2020 (~$13M) will be paid off in FY27/28, at which point the surcharge could be reduced.
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July 25, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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Eaton County's latest board meeting sparked heated debates over OPEB assumptions, budget allocations, and a controversial 10-year tech contract, raising critical questions about fiscal priorities!

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Board approves OPEB assumptions, fund‑balance allocations and a 10‑year Axon contract; pension recovery and salary study prompt debate
The board approved OPEB assumptions, fund‑balance allocations (with targets and allowable uses), FY25–26 budget amendments, several leases and a 10‑year Axon services agreement; commissioners debated prioritizing MERS unfunded liability versus a salary study and whether locking allowable uses in policy reduces future discretion.
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July 17, 2026 at 3:45 AM
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Eaton County is taking a bold step to enhance employee retention and competitiveness by allocating $1.8 million towards pensions, retiree health reserves, and a comprehensive pay study!

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Ways & Means adopts fund-balance policy; sets money aside for pension/OPEB and countywide pay study
Committee approved a revised unassigned fund-balance policy and recommended allocations including funds to MERS, retiree health reserves, a local tax-defense pool and a countywide compensation study; administrators said detailed implementation steps and an RFP for the study will follow.
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July 13, 2026 at 2:49 AM
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Eaton County is on the brink of a revolutionary upgrade with Axon Premier Plus, promising to streamline evidence management and speed up case reviews dramatically.

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Prosecutor and public defender urge Eaton County to adopt Axon Premier Plus for shared discovery
Eaton County prosecutor Doug Lloyd and a public defender representative told the Ways & Means Committee that moving to Axon Premier Plus will cut duplicated work uploading body-cam and other digital evidence and speed case review; the committee agreed to forward the request to the full board for consideration.
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July 13, 2026 at 2:48 AM
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Eaton County's Prosecutor reveals that new evidence management systems are doubling workload, sparking a heated debate over AI integration and funding for a more efficient solution.

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Prosecutor and sheriff back Axon Justice Premier Plus for evidence and AI search; commissioners raise cost and accuracy concerns
Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd and sheriff Tom Reich urged adoption of Axon Justice Premier Plus to restore integrated evidence flows and add AI search and Cellebrite cellphone integration; commissioners questioned costs, AI accuracy and human oversight. The committee sent the purchase request to ways and means for financial review.
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July 13, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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Eaton County's animal-control ordinance is under fire as commissioners debate whether to amend or repeal it, leaving residents confused about vital services that are no longer provided.

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Eaton County commissioners debate animal-control ordinance; motion tabled, work group and full-board referral approved
Commissioner Christiansen moved to repeal the countys animal-control ordinance, arguing it no longer reflects services limited to dangerous-dog responses. The committee debated amendment versus repeal, voted to table the unamended repeal, and approved sending a work-group proposal and referral to the full board for further legal review and red-lined language.
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July 13, 2026 at 2:47 AM
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Lansing State Journal article on this important funding proposal for Eaton County. Remember to vote by May 6. #EatonCounty,#Dimondale
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/l...
Eaton County public safety tax will be decided May 6. Here's what you need to know
County voters will decide on May 6 whether to raise property taxes by up to 2 mills to offset funding shortages for public safety services.
www.lansingstatejournal.com
April 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM