Village of Birch Run, Michigan

08/25/2026

Over the past week, the Village of Birch Run DPW has been hard at work repainting crosswalks throughout the community, with the main road markings completed today.

These fresh markings improve visibility and enhance the safety of our roadways for pedestrians and motorists alike. We greatly appreciate our DPW team and their continued dedication to keeping Birch Run safe and looking its best!

08/25/2026

The Village office will be closed Friday, August 28th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

08/25/2026

Welcome back Panther students & staff. With school back in session there will be extra traffic around the schools during drop off and pick up times. Slow down and let's keep everyone safe. Have a great school year!

08/24/2026

Tax bills for the Village of Birch Run are due August 31st.

08/19/2026

Welcome Goodwill Halloween!

🎃👻HALLOWEEN HAS ARRIVED! 👻🎃

Get ready to hunt for your perfect costume because Goodwill's Halloween Pop-Up Shop is NOW OPEN at Birch Run Premium Outlets! 🧡

📍Next to Old Navy

08/14/2026

Welcome Victoria's Secret.

08/07/2026

Our Village is looking great! We are excited to see the newly paved subdivisions and freshly poured sidewalks throughout the community.

A special thank-you to our very own DPW team for their hard work on the sidewalks and continued dedication to improving our Village!

08/03/2026

NOW HIRING: PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER

The Village of Birch Run Police Department is accepting applications for a part-time patrol officer.

Applicants must:

• Be MCOLES licensed or eligible for licensing upon appointment
• Be at least 21 years old
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Successfully complete interviews, a thorough background investigation, and physical, psychological, and drug screenings

To apply, email a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to Police Chief Jason A. Leidel at:

📧 [email protected]

Applications will be accepted through November 1, 2026.

The Village of Birch Run is an equal opportunity employer.

07/30/2026

Reminder: The Village water/sewer bill is due on Friday, July 31st.

07/23/2026

UPCOMING MAIN STREET RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURE

The Village of Birch Run is expecting significant railroad crossing work at the main railroad tracks on Main Street. This work will require the complete closure of Main Street at the crossing for approximately four to five days.

While the exact dates have not yet been established work is expected within two weeks. We will share the schedule as soon as it is confirmed.

Planned detours:

Westbound: Maple Road to Canada Road to Elms Road
Eastbound: Church Street to Burt Road to Beyer Road

These detours have been coordinated with our DPW, Police Department, Fire Department, and Road Commission. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.