PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich.—An environmental group is asking for township support to clean up the remnants of an old dam.

In September 1986, storms dumped up to 13 inches of rain on West Michigan, leading to rising floodwaters that destroyed three dams, including the Childsdale dam.  The dam south of Rockford gave way at 2:15 a.m. on Sept. 12, sending flood waters and chunks of concrete down the Rogue River toward the village of Belmont. The dam was never rebuilt, but some of the debris remains in the river.

Now, nearly 28 years later, the Schrems West Michigan chapter of Trout Unlimited wants to clean up remaining dam debris in the Rogue River and improve the habitat for fish and wildlife.  Josh Zuiderveen of Streamworks, LLC presented the proposed project to the Plainfield Township Board Tuesday, Feb.

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich.—The Plainfield Township fire chief plans to discuss his department’s response to the Fifth Third Ballpark fire Monday night.

David Peterson is expected to present his fire response report to the Plainfield Township Board  during its meeting, which begins at 7 p.m.

The fire on Jan. 3 started from a space heater used by construction workers.  The flames destroyed one-third of the concourse on the first base side, as well as 11 to 12 skyboxes.

Firefighters encountered several issues while battling the blaze, including frozen water lines.  Peterson said crews could only access two hydrants on the ballpark property and they had to use hundreds of yard of hose to access outlying hydrants.

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. - Calling all superheroes to help in the fight against cancer! 

The theme for this year's event is "Superheroes - Finishing the Fight Against Cancer".  Please join our epic crusade at the 2014 Relay For Life Kickoff at Comstock Park High School on Thursday, Jan.