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Houghton’s Planning Commission Considers Rezoning Request

Houghton’s planning commission will reconsider a previously approved zoning request to rezone approximately 15.5 acres.  The previous request included a wetlands area. The wetlands area was removed from the earlier request. However, concerns continue to be raised about the land use along the shoreline.

Development in Ferndale to Add Affordable Housing

Ideas for further development of Ferndale’s parking deck, “the dot,” include 11 apartment units. The apartments would be 1-2 bedrooms, ranging in square footage from 704 to 1,333 square feet. The agreement with the city requires 50% of the apartments to be affordable housing to meet a variety of income levels.

Business is Booming in the Retail World For Pets

Southeast Michigan-based Pet Supplies Plus has purchased 40 Pet Valu locations in seven states, including Michigan. CEO Chris Rowland expects to top $1 billion in revenue for the second stratight year. With a record year in growth, Pet Supplies Plus plans to add more than 100 locations in 2021.