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Dam in Tuscola County scheduled for replacement
Mary Drier, For the Tribune
March 15, 2021
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There was a special presentation recently on the need to replace the Murphy Lake Dam.
“The county is responsible for making sure this dam is kept up so you need to understand that, and what is going on,” said Tuscola County Drain Commissioner Robert Mantey, who is the manager of the dam.
Very little work has been done on the dam over the years despite recommendations of needed improvements.
“Two of the spillways were coated with concrete to prevent further corrosion that was occurring, Mantey said. The corrosion was detected in 1974. It was recommended at that time to do something but nothing happened until 1983. In 1997, there was a 48 niche metal main pipe that was recommended to be replaced with a concrete or plastic pipe; but instead, it was cleaned and coated onsite. The recommendations of a professional engineer were not followed.
Tuscola officials take oath of office
Mary Drier, For the Tribune
Dec. 19, 2020
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Tuscola County officials took the oath of office recently. Pictured are front row, District 2 Commissioner Thom Bardwell, District 3 Commissioner Kim Vaughan, Clerk Jodi Fetting, Judge Gierhart, and District 4 Commissioner Doug DuRussell. Second row, Road Commissioner Jack Laurie, Drain Commissioner Robert Mantey, Road Commissioner David Kennard, and Treasurer Ashely Bennett. Back row, Register of Deeds John Bishop, Prosecutor Mark Reene, and Sheriff Glen Skrent. Gierhart administered the oath of office to District Judge Jason E. Bitzer at a ceremony held later in the day. Commissioner Dan Grimshaw was not able to attend the event due to a prior engagement. He will take the oath later. (Courtesy Photo)