Village, county will battle right-of-way issues

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-A proposed communication tower in the village has drawn the attention of county officials. On Aug. 26, Newport Beach, Ca. based Mobilitie, LLC a worldwide communications corporation, approached the village with a request to install a 120-foot communications pole near Hawes Street and M-15. The pole, which is 40 inches in […]

Public Notice: Goodrich

ORDINANCE NO. 148 AMENDING SECTIONS 12-61 THROUGH 12-64 TO THE VILLAGE OF GOODRICH CODE OF ORDINANCES Sec. 12-61 Definitions. The words “open fire” as used in this ordinance shall mean any fire upon any woodlands, lots, subdivisions, grass lands, field or public right-of-way within the Village not wholly contained within an incinerator, outside fireplace, grill […]

Public Notice: Goodrich

PUBLIC NOTICE THE VILLAGE OF GOODRICH IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AND PLANNING COMMISSION. WE ARE ALSO SEEKING APPLICATIONS TO KEEP ON FILE FOR FUTURE VACANCIES ON THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION. IF YOU ARE A VILLAGE RESIDENT AND WOULD LIKE TO SERVE […]

2016 CROP Walk features new route, scavenger hunt

For the 36th year, walkers in Ortonville will help fight hunger both abroad and at home. This year’s annual CROP Walk is set for 1:30 p.m., Sept. 25. CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Walk is a historic walk and one that is celebrated across the nation as communities band together to reduce world hunger. […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

Synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 9-12-2016   Call To Order & Roll Call Approved: Consent Agenda Budget Amendment, Accts Payable Board Minutes Twp. Amended/Fire 8/8/2016 NEW BUSINESS Approved IT Clemis Fire Agreement @ Oakland County Discussed Increase of MERS Factor from 1.6 to 2 Approved Hiring of Kerri Allen Full Time Approved Motion Regarding Collection of […]

Mike Stamper

A memorial luncheon in honor of Mike Stamper will be held from 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 at the Clarkston Lakes Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 4260 Dogwood Blvd. Michael “Mike” Ivan Stamper, of Clarkston, former of Jasper, Ohio, died Dec. 14, 2015 while working in Cleveland. He was 57. Mike was born Aug. […]

Board mulls renovations to township hall

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-Bugs, water damage, a significant lack of insulation and non compliance with ADA requirements were just a few of the issues that were discussed regarding the aging township hall last month. On Aug. 25, the board of trustees hosted Davison based H2H Architects to assess the current physical condition of […]

Existing home sales, values climb locally

By David Fleet Editor Area home sales jumped in Goodrich, Atlas Township along with the Ortonville, Brandon Township area so far in 2016 according to data released last week by Realcomp. Median home values were up from $185,000 to $187,000 in Goodrich/Atlas Township area and from $231,000 to $233,900 in the Ortonville/Brandon Township areas, also […]

Return of the Founding Fathers’ Guardians

By David Fleet Editor David Burke says he’s fed up with the oppression that grips this once great country. At 24, Burke moved from Pennsylvania to Michigan and opened a division of east coast based Kaumagrath, Corporation. The automotive supply company was a huge success beyond what anyone expected says Burke. However, Burke’s fortunes dramatically […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

Charter Township of Brandon NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Regular Meeting The Charter Township of Brandon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing September 28, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. at Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462 to hear the following appeals:   Appeal #16-0020 Property ID #03-19-127-008 Name: Genisys Credit Union […]