Beating the heat

Beating the heat

Left bottom Brook Edwards, 10, with Micah Ryckaert, 6, on top battle Olivia McDowell and Matthew Ryckaert, 6, at the Holly Recreation Area beach, 8100 Grange Hall Road, Groveland Township, on Tuesday. Photo: Patrick McAbee.

Old park, new look

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — From wildflowers to the village Christmas tree to just open space, the Heritage Park near the village center has taken on a variety of looks over the last century. But soon the old park may have a new purpose. During the regular Monday night meeting, the village council […]

Good Times in Goodrich — two nights of fun

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — Good Times returns with a new night of fun. From 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Aug. 5 the Hoedown In-G-Town kicks off with line dancing lessons taught by a local instructor in the Goodrich Commons area. The music Family Tradition, Hour Magazine 2021 band of the year, begins at 7 p.m. with special guest Billy Gunther and the […]

Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville—The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities has accomplished their goal of having a coalition in every community of Oakland County. The last piece of the puzzle was the Brandon Coalition, which will have their first public meeting at 7 p.m., Aug. 9 at The Old Town Hall, 486 Mill […]

Village council eyes EV charger

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville —The village council will be given a presentation on electric vehicle charging stations in the village at their Aug. 22 meeting. During their regular meeting Monday night, the village manager brought a proposal from State Contracting, Inc to give a presentation on the possibility of installing EV chargers in […]

Atlas sidewalk project will cost more

By David Fleet Editor Atlas — On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to accept an increase change order of $65, 292 for the Atlas sidewalk project. Project Manager Doug Schultz of Rowe Engineering attended the special meeting to discuss the changes to the project. The project should be completed the first […]

Genesee County Sheriff names new Goodrich Student Resource officer

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Monday night, the school board of trustees introduced Genesee County Sheriff Deputy Brian Compeau as the new school resource officer. Compeau is a Goodrich resident, a 2002 Goodrich High School graduate and has two children in the district. He replaces Deputy Casey Seeley  who served since 2019 and […]

Lily life

Lily life

A praying mantis contemplates his colorful home on an Atlas Township lily. Hot humid weather has prompted some excellent growing conditions for many plants. Photo: Patrick McAbee

More questions than answers for village as marijuana vote looms

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville— On Aug. 2, the village residents will have an ordinance on the ballot that would allow marijuana retail establishments in the village limits. Currently, the ordinance in the village does not allow retail establishments. Back in 2018, residents of Michigan passed Proposal 18-1, which legalized recreational marijuana and recreation […]

Land expansion for Atlas Park eyed

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.— On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 5-0, following a closed session meeting, to approve a resolution to contribute a match of 26 percent for the acquisition of property for the expansion of the Atlas Park with Genesee County. The match will be up to $104,000 for a Michigan […]

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