By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — As of 9 a.m. on May 23, the Brandon Township Public Library parking lot was finished and open. “The construction process addressed the drainage and safety issues that has gotten bad over the years,” said library director Laura Fromwiller. “Sinking asphalt and sidewalks were redone and it is […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich—On Monday night the Goodrich Board of Education voted 7-0 to accept an offer for the sale of property owned by the school district. In 2002, the Goodrich Board of Education purchased 50 acres of farmland, 11021 Coolidge Road between M-15 and East County line Road. At the time purchase the property was dedicated for future school use due to the strong prospect of rapid […]
Rainna Maynard, a 2023 Goodrich High School Senior joins classmates on the traditional crazy car day on Tuesday. The last day of classes was May 18. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.— From 4-6 p.m., May 31, Atlas Township, 7386 Gale will host an Michigan Department of Transportation informational meeting regarding two projects on M-15. MDOT recently announced two projects on M-15 in Atlas Township beginning after June 1 that will provide area drivers with a few new slow-downs. Replacement of […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Wednesday night legendary Goodrich Baseball Coach Bob Foreback led his Martians nine on the home diamond for his last regular season game. Earlier this year, Foreback, who has skippered Goodrich Varsity baseball for 29 seasons, announced he will step down following the 2023 season. “I’d like to thank […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Groveland Twp. — The southbound lane will be closed on M-15 for shoulder work starting May 22 between Oakwood Road and Grange Hall Road. The Michigan Department of Transportation project should take about two weeks. “Right in front of the cemetery, the water comes down along the edge of the […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — A Holly resident was found guilty of felonious assault with a deadly weapon, assault and battery, and reckless driving in an incident that occurred in Brandon Township in November of 2021. The the jury in the Honorable Judge Grant of 6th Circuit Court of Michigan’s court room […]
By David Fleet Editor Lansing — The dust has been kicked up once again on proposed statewide legislation that would take local control away from communities with mining operations which include gravel pits. A bipartisan bill package, HB 4526, HB 4527, and HB 4528 was introduced earlier this month that would allow the Michigan Department […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville— From 11 a.m.-4 p.m., on June 3, Ortonville will be home to the second annual Abigail’s Pride festival. “It depends who you ask, but Pride is a celebration of the LGBTQ community, but also everyone. Allies and families,” said Abigail’s Pride founder Abigail Rowe. “And for us, for Abigail’s […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville —From noon-6 p.m. June 10, at the Old Town Hall, 486 Mill St., the third annual Ortonville/Brandon Road Rally & Scavenger Hunt will begin. “We encourage teams to dress up and decorate their cars,” said Andrea Webster, Rally coordinator. “Rules of the road apply, most of the clues are just […]