Phone: (906) 343-6535 | Fax: (906) 343-6550 | Email: onotatwp@tds.net
Resources
This is a listing of essential infrastructure and services in the area for residents; however these services are outside the realm of township government. This list is meant only for reference.
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Utilities
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Alger Delta Cooperative Electric Assoc (906) 428-4141
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To report an outage: (800) 562-0950
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TDS Telecom (Landline Phone, Cellular & Internet) (866) 571-6662
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Onota Township has a contract with Green for Life Environmental.
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Cellular Service: Verizon and AT&T are the most popular providers who have cell coverage in the township. However, due to a highly variable topography, there are dead zones with no service within the township.
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Michigan’s statewide one-call notification that allows owners and excavators to locate multiple underground utility systems before digging on property.
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Schools
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AuTrain-Onota Public Schools (Preschool – 8th grade)
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A local, rural school in Deerton, offering education to students up to eighth grade. The school serves students from both AuTrain and Onota Townships, as well as participating in the Schools of Choice program. Preschool is offered for three and four year old children. Please contact the school for further information.
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County Agencies
State Representatives in Lansing
Email: senemcbroom@senate.michigan.gov
Phone: (517) 373-7840
Karl Bohnak (House Representative)
Email: karlbohnak@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0498
Deerton Post Office
The Deerton US Post Office is located at E1014 M-28, Deerton, Michigan. The post office was established in 1922. More contact information and Post Office hours can be found here.​
Services
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LMAS District Health Department (serves Luce, Mackinac, Alger, & Schoolcraft counties)
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