Issue 72 – Summer 2021
In this issue:
- Delhi Township — Holt sees growth thanks to community support
- Creative Touch Hair Design — Meeting community’s hair needs since 1960
- Food Frenzy — Delicious food, live music, and community connection
The Kahres Dairy Farm was established in northern Delhi Township in 1906 by Henry and Meline Kahres. By the 1920s, the dairy became a partnership between brothers Martin and George Kahres and their widowed mother Meline. The Kahres Dairy produced and distributed their own dairy products, offering home milk delivery and other products, including ice … Continued
After a long and hard year, it’s time to get out and enjoy the summer. Food Frenzy events provide Holt residents and visitors with evenings full of delicious food, live music, and community connection. Hosted by the Holt Farmers’ Market, Food Frenzy events are held once a month on Wednesday evenings. Over 25 local and … Continued
Creating a space where guests feel welcome is literally the name of the game for Creative Touch Hair Design of Holt. The salon has been part of the community in various forms and with various owners since the early 1960s. While the style or ownership of the salon has changed through the years, for its … Continued
For Tom and Tracey Hernly, the Corrigan Oil Speedway in Mason has been a part of their family history from the very beginning. The racetrack, also known by the locals as Spartan Speedway, was Tom and Tracey’s home track growing up. They both grew up at the track, enjoying the races and doing some racing … Continued
Holt residents will see a familiar face at the Ingham County Sheriff’s office starting this month as Lieutenant Chauncey Shattuck takes over leadership of the Delhi Division. Lt. Shattuck began his 14-year policing career in Delhi Township, training and working as a night shift patrol officer, and is enthusiastic to return to the community. Lt. … Continued
As the Holt restaurant industry continues its recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, two local favorites are rebounding with moves to new locations. Holt residents will soon be able to visit the popular Gravity Smokehouse and Los Tres Amigos at their larger spaces on Cedar Street. Gravity Smokehouse Gravity Smokehouse will open this … Continued
Water has been part of the Tong family story for a long time as owners of The Water Store in Holt. Three generations to be exact. “When we started off, my grandpa owned a soft water business and then he started bottling water for people,” said Chris Tong, manager of The Water Store. “I’m the … Continued
For the last 20 years, Delhi Township has been the fastest growing community in the area. Delhi Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Executive Director Howard Haas attributes this to the investments made and the involvement of the community. “The parks we’ve built, the roads we’ve fixed, the factory areas we’ve developed, have made Delhi Township the … Continued
At the end of the day, one of the missions of the Small Talk Children’s Advocacy Center is to not exist. That might seem like an unusual goal for this small business located in Delhi Township. But for a non-profit providing services for families impacted by child abuse, such a goal would mean a community … Continued