What is the Delhi Downtown Development Authority, and what does it do for our township? Let’s start with the DDA’s stated mission: Halt property value deterioration Increase property tax valuation Eliminate causes of deterioration Promote economic growth Provide for cleanup of environmentally impacted properties, thus making them available for redevelopment Placemaking A daunting list—yet, since … Continued

Greetings! I would like to spend a bit of time talking about some simple safety practices for all during the upcoming Halloween season. Some of them may be familiar, but they do bear repeating. The American Academy of Pediatrics has some great ideas for those going out on the trick-or-treat journey: A parent or responsible … Continued

As attorney James Hafke puts it, “People aren’t in business to spend their time dealing with legal matters.” That’s why he solves his clients’ legal needs quickly and efficiently—so they can get back to running their businesses and not be bogged down in costly and lengthy legal matters. But “quickly and efficiently” doesn’t mean impersonally. … Continued

We’re pleased to announce that the new holtnow.com website is live! What does this mean for you? You’ll now be able to view all of our community newsletters on one convenient, mobile-friendly site! Holtnow.com will house the Delhi DDA’s Our Town, Holt Public Schools’ Ram Quarterly and Community Education, and Delhi Township’s Delhi Neighbor newsletters. … Continued

Left to right: Courtney Sharick, Paige Emmons, and Kent Housler. This past July, Lansing-based Personnel World held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of its new office in Holt—the second location for President/CEO Kent Housler’s Lansing-based company. Staffing Manager Paige Emmons says the business, which was founded in 1980, is continually growing and … Continued

It was pure serendipity that Our Town happened to revisit Fat Boys as it marks its 25th anniversary. To get a small business to that milestone, however, requires a bit more than serendipity. “I don’t remember much from the time I was 26 to 32,” owner Dave Dec says of Fat Boys’ early years. “No … Continued

The meteorologist must not have gotten the memo. Despite the rain that dampened the Holt Hometown Festival in the afternoon, festival manager Chuck Grinnell reported many highlights. “The parade was big this year; it went very well,” he said. “And the rain cleared just in time for the fireworks, so that was a nice little … Continued

An interview with Lloyd Packer of the Veterans Memorial Gardens in Delhi Township

Feta Transport’s business is moving cargo and freight across the country. But its business philosophy includes a strong loyalty to the local community. “We’re local, family-owned, and like to put money back into the community,” said Bryan Thompson, terminal manager. “And if we need any supplies, we always try to work with local companies.” Owner/founder … Continued