April 4, 2004
Will Clous define LaBelle?
NMEAC chair says in letter he thinks so
By PATRICK SULLIVAN, Record-Eagle staff writer
http://www.record-eagle.com/2004/apr/04clous.htm
March 30, 2004
Lawyer says Clous used care
Attorney seeks to block injunction
By PATRICK SULLIVAN, Record-Eagle staff writer
http://www.record-eagle.com/2004/mar/30clous.htm
In referance to Clous's claim ...
"The conversion of wetlands and upland to agricultural fields by Mr. Clous appeard to be undertaken with little regard to best management practices; for example. . .
for more of this report by Todd Kalish, MDNR, go here.
March 18, 2004
Motion filed against Clous
An April 5 hearing has been scheduled
By PATRICK SULLIVAN, Record-E
March 14, 2004
County playing politics with soil erosion duties
http://www.record-eagle.com/2004/mar/031404.htm
Record Eagle -- March 13, 2004
Army Corps reviewing Clous case
Public allowed to comment on wetland requests
By KEITH MATHENY, Record-Eagle staff writer
http://www.record-eagle.com/2004/mar/13clous.htm
Record Eagle -- March 11, 2004
Clous settles for $75K -- He still faces a civil case
By PATRICK SULLIVAN, Record-Eagle staff writer
http://www.record-eagle.com/2004/mar/11clous.htm
January 30, 2004
Second Clous suit filed -- County brings in extra legal aid
By BILL O'BRIEN
http://www.record-eagle.com/2004/jan/30clous.htm
January 4, 2004
Clous voted top story in R-E poll
By MARLA MCMACKIN
Record-Eagle staff writer
http://www.record-eagle.com/2004/jan/04poll.htm
December 19, 2003
Citations against Clous increase, his wife cited, too
Defense counsel says it changes whole case
By BILL O'BRIEN
Record-Eagle staff writer
http://www.record-eagle.com/2003/dec/19clous.htm
October 25, 2003
No exemption allowed
Prosecutor said Bill Clous needed permit
By PATRICK SULLIVAN
Record-Eagle staff writer
http://www.record-eagle.com/2003/oct/25clous.htm
October 25, 2003
No exemption allowed
Prosecutor said Bill Clous needed permit
By PATRICK SULLIVAN
Record-Eagle staff writer
http://www.record-eagle.com/2003/oct/25clous.htm
September 5, 2003
Clous' bridge plans are met with fury
40 turn out for hearing; only 2 speak in favor
By PATRICK SULLIVAN
Record-Eagle staff writer
http://www.record-eagle.com/2003/sep/05clous.htm
August 30, 2003
Clous aims to construct 93 homes in Mayfield
No environmental issues stand in the way; 40 acres of the parcel are now corn
By PATRICK SULLIVAN
Record-Eagle staff writer
http://www.record-eagle.com/2003/aug/30clous3.htm
August 28, 2003
Clous: It's no ordinary civil suit
By PATRICK SULLIVAN
Record-Eagle staff writer
http://www.record-eagle.com/2003/aug/28clous.htm
August 19, 2003
Wetlands battle: LaBelle confident Clous skirted rules, regulations
He says land clearing is not exempt from law
By PATRICK SULLIVAN - Record-Eagle staff writer
http://www.record-eagle.com/2003/aug/19clous2.htm
August 19, 2003
GT County: LaBelle assails McManus role in Clous case
Senator says interpretation 'unfortunate'
By PATRICK SULLIVAN - Record-Eagle staff writer
http://www.record-eagle.com/2003/aug/19clous1.htm
August 18, 2003
Clous called McManus in on another project
Manager says they've contacted her many times
By KEITH MATHENY - Record-Eagle staff writer
http://www.record-eagle.com/2003/aug/19elk2.htm
August 18, 2003
Elk Rapids: Development halted by Army Corps
Another Clous project is embroiled in wetlands controversy
Second of a three-part series
By KEITH MATHENY - Record-Eagle staff writer
http://www.record-eagle.com/2003/aug/19elk1.htm
August 17, 2003
A story of stumps, crops and zoning
First of a three-part series
By BILL O'BRIEN , Record-Eagle staff writer
http://www.record-eagle.com/2003/aug/17clous.htm
August 13, 2003
Wetlands: Clous may go to trial
Prosecutor walks out on settlement talks
By PATRICK SULLIVAN, Record-Eagle staff writer
http://www.record-eagle.com/2003/aug/13clous.htm
July 27, 2003
McManus interference in Clous case is wrong
http://www.record-eagle.com/2003/jul/072703.htm
July 20, 2003
McManus steps out of district to help friend
Developer says he filled wetlands to plant crops
By PATRICK SULLIVAN
Record-Eagle staff writer
http://www.record-eagle.com/2003/jul/20mcman.htm
June 12, 2003
EPA gives developer 90 days to fix situation
Bill Clous is accused of illegal filling
By BILL O'BRIEN
Record-Eagle staff writer
http://www.record-eagle.com/2003/jun/12fill.htm
April 20, 2003
Major violations merit full weight of the law
http://www.record-eagle.com/2003/apr/042003.htm
April 14, 2003
Developer may face fines for clearing trees
He says it's for farming; others say it's not right
By PATRICK SULLIVAN
Record-Eagle staff writer
http://www.record-eagle.com/2003/apr/14wet.htm