EATON COUNTY, Mich. — From budget battles to severe weather, Eaton County saw no shortage of headline‑making moments this year. After voters twice rejected public safety millages, commissioners made sweeping cuts — including eliminating MSU Extension, forcing the end of local 4‑H programs. In May, an EF‑1 tornado tore through parts of the county, damaging sites like Charlotte’s Hidden Creek Farm, which is now rebuilding as an event space called The Quarry. And by summer, Delta Township leaders approved a doubled‑cost police contract, funded through a new public safety assessment, to keep Eaton County patrols in place.
- Budget Cuts: Two failed millages led to service losses, including 4‑H’s shutdown in Eaton County.
- Storm Impact: Tornado damage spurred recovery and The Quarry project.
- Police Funding: Delta Township approved a costly contract to maintain coverage.
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