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Cricket Ridge Apartments offers hometown feel

If you’re searching for a spacious apartment tucked into a quiet corner of Holt, look no further than Cricket Ridge Apartments.

“We are a family-owned complex,” said Tom Bondarenko, owner of the complex. “My father and I built the community 23 years ago.” The father and son duo started building residential subdivisions across Delhi Township and the Greater Lansing region in the early 1980s. When John Bondarenko, Tom’s father, saw this piece of property open up … Continued

Tri-Angles Salon

Delhi’s family-friendly salon

When Tri-Angles Salon first opened its doors in 2000, owners Holly, Ruby and their partner Dawn were hoping to create a place that catered to every member of the family — from babies to great grandparents. “We wanted our salon to stay family-friendly,” said Holly, co-owner of the salon. “We need to be accommodating to … Continued

Hometown Team of Laura Delong Realty

A community focused real estate team

Any realtor can list and sell your home. For Bruce Carpenter of Hometown Team of Laura Delong Realty, it’s all in the small stuff. “It’s the difference of people who go the extra mile for you and make sure that your interests are always represented to the best that they possibly can be,” he said. … Continued

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On Patrol in Our Town

Winter Safety and Crime Prevention Tips

As winter is now in full force I wanted to take a minute to talk about some basic winter safety and crime prevention tips. As the temperatures continue to plummet during the next month or two, it is important to remember basic safety when using space heaters and generators during these cold winter months. It … Continued

Service Club Corner

Kiwanis Club of Holt

Since 1949, the Kiwanis Club of Holt has been impacting the lives of children, young adults, and community members through community events and service projects. “Across the board, we just try to do things that help the community,” said Chris Trubac, president of the club. The Kiwanis Club is responsible for many of the annual … Continued

Esker Landing Park opens to the public

Local families can now enjoy lakeshore views, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing — all without leaving Delhi Township.

The Delhi Township Parks and Recreation Department officially opened Esker Landing Park to the public in late August. The new park, nestled on the northern end of Cedar Lake, features a canoe and kayak launch, spots for fishing, and benches for visitors looking for a quiet escape into nature. “We think it’s going to be … Continued

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Thompson’s Garage

Finding new meaning in customer service

Thompson’s Garage can handle anything that it takes to keep your car up and running: engine trouble, oil changes, clutch work, tire sales, more. But take one look at the shop’s 1957 Chevy pickup out front, the eclectic vintage decor and the four small kiddos running around, you can see that this is no ordinary … Continued

Construction on Esker Square development forges ahead

For the past two years, the Esker Square team has been hard at work making sure all the details are just right for the new development on Cedar Street. The Gillespie Company is hoping to restart construction this fall. “What I wish the residents of Delhi Township knew is how hard we’ve been working to … Continued

Gravity Smokehouse

Holt’s newest restaurant is open for business

Last fall, Our Town spoke with Bruce Kring of Gravity Smokehouse about his new restaurant location set to open on Cedar Street. At the end of August, Kring and his crew officially opened their doors and began serving their beloved BBQ classics: brisket, chicken, pork, turkey ribs and specialty mac and cheese. Gravity Smokehouse originally … Continued

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