Village of Ashley

04/27/2026

Todays the Day! We hope to see you there. YOUR VOICE MATTERS📣

04/22/2026

NOTICE

The May Village Council Meeting has been changed from May 14th to May 7th at 7:00pm, located at the village Community Center.

04/22/2026

Village of Ashley Council Meeting has changed its May Meeting date from May 14th, 2026 to May 7th, 2026 at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place at the Village Community Center.

04/13/2026

PLEASE NOTE YARD WASTE GUIDELINES BELOW

All yard materials including grass trimmings, leaves, small twigs, pruning's, shrub clippings, pumpkins, branches, brushes, flowers, roots MUST be placed in paper yard waste bags. NOT in Plastic Bags or trash/recycling carts.
All branches must be stacked neatly facing the same direction with the cut end facing the street.
Branches must be cut into a manageable length of no greater than 6ft long and 4inches in diameter.
This does NOT include garbage, food, plastic, synthetic fibers, lumber, construction materials, concrete, human waste nor animal waste.
Placement of debris in the street is a traffic and safety hazard and is a violation of Village Ordinance.
Failure to comply may lead to refusal of pick-up.

Please feel free to contact the Village Office with any questions regarding yard waste at (989)847-3050.

04/09/2026

We're excited to announce that State Representative Tim Kelly will be visiting our community to listen, learn, and discuss the needs that matter to us.

Date: 04/27/2026
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Community Center at 110 N. Sterling Street Ashley MI

This is a great opportunity for residents to share ideas, concerns, and hopes for the future directly with our state representative. Whether its's about local infrastructure, education, public safety, or community programs, your voice matters.

Let's come together to make sure our community's priorities are heard!

03/18/2026

LEARN TO SAVE LIVES ~ Lions Club is hosting this event along with Gratiot County Substance & Su***de Prevention Program

This Event will take place on Wednesday, April 22nd from 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Ashley Community Center located at 110 N Sterling Street Ashley MI

Click below for more information, be sure to scan the bar code to register or go to https://forms.gle/Jk775JqU3mf783Zs6

03/02/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF ASHLEY, MICHIGAN

INVITATION TO BID

The Village of Ashley, Michigan will receive sealed bids for the Complete Reconstruction, Pulverization, Fine Grading, and Repaving with 2.5” Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) of designated streets, consisting of two lanes with a total roadway width of 22 feet.

Bids will be accepted at the Village of Ashley Municipal Offices, 114 South Sterling Street, Ashley, MI 48806, until 4:00pm on March 30, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 2pm on March 12, 2026 at the Village of Ashley Community Center located at 110 S. Sterling St., Ashley MI 48806, followed by a site tour.

Bid documents and specifications may be obtained during regular business hours at the Village Offices or by email request to [email protected] or [email protected]

Each bid must be accompanied by the required bid security. The Village reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, and to accept the bid deemed most advantageous to the Village.

By Order of the Village of Ashley, Michigan

Robert Studt, President/Street Administrator

02/16/2026

NOTICE
ASHLEY VILLAGE RESIDENTS

A Public Hearing will be held prior to the Regular Council Meeting on Thursday March 12, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. at the Ashley Community Center, 110 N. Sterling St., to take comments regarding the following topics.

Proposed 2026-27 Budget

Proposed Ordinance 2026-01 - An Ordinance to Establish a Wage Committee and Permit Appointment of Non-Qualified Electors
Proposed Master Plan Draft

A copy of the proposed budget, ordinance and master plan is available for public inspection at the Ashley Village Office, 114 S. Sterling St. Office hours are Tuesday thru Thursday’s from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

12/05/2025

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Full Steam Ahead!

We are excited to share that Pere Marquette 1225 is back in service! After a dedicated effort from our team, the iconic steam locomotive will once again be leading our North Pole Express excursions.

As always, the Steam Railroading Institute remains committed to delivering a safe and exceptional experience for all passengers. We will continue to make every effort to power each excursion with steam, however, circumstances out of our control may cause the need to adjust motive power. This ensures we can continue providing reliable, high-quality events throughout the season. Regardless of the power, your onboard experience will remain as magical as always.

Thank you for your support, enthusiasm, and patience as we brought the 1225 back to life for another magical holiday run. We can’t wait to welcome you aboard!

11/21/2025

Treat your family or employees to a ride in luxurious style aboard the Frank Thomson Private Car during this years North Pole Express! With seating for up to 26, the trip features:

- High-end seating
- Car host service
- Complimentary sweet treats
- Complimentary champagne and Baileys! (21+, ID upon request)
- Complimentary admission to the Village of Ashley Country Christmas
- Souvenir ticket and “Believe” bell
- Souvenir “North Pole Express” mug
- Unlimited hot cocoa

This amazing experience is available for the following dates:
Friday, November 28 at 5pm
Sunday, November 30 at 10am
Sunday, November 30 at 5pm
Sunday, December 7 at 10am
Sunday, December 7 at 5pm
Sunday, December 21 at 10am

A few notes:
- Rental fee of $6,500 includes up to 26 passengers and is due to time of booking.
- The entire car must be booked by a single party. Individual seats cannot be booked on the Frank Thomson.
- No-mess food brought by guests is permitted on this car. Food items are subject to approval before the day of your trip

Call 989-720-3957 to book.

Thank you for all your support as we embark on the 2025 North Pole Express season!