Sanford https://www.wcmu.org/tags/sanford Sanford en-US Copyright Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:46:50 GMT State Court rules against property owners in Edenville Dam flood case https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-23/state-court-rules-against-property-owners-in-edenville-dam-flood-case The opinion released Thursday by the Michigan Court of Claims says state environmental officials did not overreach their authority, and that the dam was ultimately private property. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:46:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-23/state-court-rules-against-property-owners-in-edenville-dam-flood-case Alvin (AJ) Jones, Emma George-Griffin 'People are buying docks again': Sanford brims with excitement as lake refills https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-22/people-are-buying-docks-again-sanford-brims-with-excitement-as-lake-refills Nearly six years after flooding devastated the village of Sanford, residents are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel as water comes back to Sanford Lake. Officials estimate the refilling process will be complete by Memorial Day. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:40:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-22/people-are-buying-docks-again-sanford-brims-with-excitement-as-lake-refills Cristin Coppess Artist wanted: Mural project aims to uplift mid-Michigan communities that lost everything https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-24/mural-project-aims-to-uplift-mid-michigan-communities-that-lost-everything The Sanford Dam Mural Project is raising money to put an 80-foot mural on the newly built dam’s powerhouse wall, along with a community gathering space and a trail that connects the dam to the Sanford Village Park. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:10:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-24/mural-project-aims-to-uplift-mid-michigan-communities-that-lost-everything Emma George-Griffin McDonald Rivet and Moolenaar push for bill to cut FEMA red tape https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-08/mcdonald-rivet-and-moolenaar-pushing-for-bill-to-cut-fema-red-tape A bill proposed by Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City) and Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Caledonia) are pushing to cut red tape for communities impacted by natural disasters. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 01:51:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-08/mcdonald-rivet-and-moolenaar-pushing-for-bill-to-cut-fema-red-tape Alvin (AJ) Jones Sanford has been rebuilt, yet challenges linger 5 years after flood https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-19/sanford-has-been-rebuilt-yet-challenges-linger-5-years-after-flood In the five years since the Sanford dam failure, the village has rebuilt. But financial challenges persist as the community works on infrastructure projects and prepares for a special assessment to rebuild the dam. Mon, 19 May 2025 08:45:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-19/sanford-has-been-rebuilt-yet-challenges-linger-5-years-after-flood Alvin (AJ) Jones Dam safety task force debates "tone" of final report https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-02-03/dam-safety-task-force-debates-tone-of-final-report It will be a few more days before a dam safety task force will finish its final report.The task force was expected to complete its work on Wednesday.… Wed, 03 Feb 2021 23:10:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-02-03/dam-safety-task-force-debates-tone-of-final-report Steve Carmondy