Groveland Twp.- At 7:15 a.m., Feb. 7, Michigan State Police Metro North troopers responded to a traffic crash involving a state police patrol car. According to the MSP, the trooper was southbound on Dixie Highway near Tripp Road in the right lane when a pickup truck driver attempted to pass a Road Commission for Oakland […]
Sophia Rotger aboard “Doc” pulls Alex Stangeland of Jackson, Wyo. at Stillwater Stables, Brandon Township. Skijoring is derived from the Norwegian word meaning “ski driving” Photo: Provided
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — Hiring a superintendent is perhaps the most challenging task a school board faces. The search process in both Goodrich and Brandon school districts had been ongoing for several years. In December, the Goodrich Board of Education voted to accept the resignation of veteran Superintendent Wayne Wright. He was pulled out of […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — The local trails will be forged in a few new directions. Last year the ‘Walk, Bike, Run Atlas Township committee surveyed the community to determine the future of some new trails in the township. More than 100 responded to the survey and provided committee members feedback on the […]
By David Fleet Editor Ukraine — Anna Sorochynska recalls the first few weeks of the war Russia-Ukraine war. “All I wanted to do was throw up,” said Sorochynska. “I was constantly feeling nauseous because of the stress. It’s funny cause at that point there was no fighting. But now when I am in actual combat, […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville— Tomorrow, Feb. 4, three downtown businesses are hosting small events. It’s the Little Things, 431 Mill St., will have a kid’s craft and game area until 3 p.m. with gifts, grab bags and snacks. August Grace Interiors, 449 Mill St., is hosting three vendors including Momma’s Boujee Boutique, Red […]
From left Dillon Van Norman, Madison Van Norman and Ainsley Teran taking advantage of the snow day on Jan. 25. The trio jumped on their sleds to go down the hill. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — The Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance is seeking nominations for their annual Youth Recognition Night. “Youth Recognition Night is a time set apart for the community to recognize the young people who have persevered in difficulty, volunteered to serve, or demonstrated heartfelt kindness towards others,” said Theresa Bills, BGYA […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — A mix of economic factors sparked by a surge in interest rates to planned infrastructure upgrades to population increases could provide a dynamic real estate market in the coming year. According to reports from Realcomp released last week which includes sections of Atlas, Brandon and Groveland townships within The […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — In a closed session meeting following the Goodrich School Board of Trustees voted to purchase two parcels of land just south of the Genesee County Road Commission building 7386 S. Gale Road. The properties are 10 and 12 acres with a total of 659 feet frontage on Gale Road west of […]