By David Fleet Editor Two state lawmakers are looking to local funding for area police patrols. State Represenatives David Martin and Mike Mueller are helping spearhead a plan to provide permanent and stable funding for a program that ensures rural Michigan communities have police protection. The state’s secondary road patrol program provides funding for sheriff’s […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is holding an Easter food collection after not doing so the last few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As we begin to find some normalcy, the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund (OCEF) will be having an actual Easter Distribution,” said Karyn Milligan, OCEF Pantry coordinator. […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night the village council voted 3-1 to appoint Susan Simion as a village councilperson. Simion will serve through Nov. 20, 2022 and then the seat is up for election in November. The vote followed the resignation of Village Council member Wendy Ciaramitaro on Feb. 14. Simion was one […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-Walking to Grand Blanc just became a little easier. On March 16, the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission OK’d $264,000 of county American Rescue Plan Act funds for a portion of the Iron Belle Trail connection construction in Atlas. The funds will be used for a sidewalk to connect the […]
From left, Kason, Luke and Rory with a boa constrictor named ‘Ruby’ from Supe’s Exotic Jungle that visited Oak Tree Elementary School on March 3. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-A township resident is out $84,830 following a scam that law enforcement say is just too common. According to police reports, at about 11 a.m., Feb. 24 the resident received a call from a person claiming to be from Amazon and stating there was an unauthorized charge on her account. […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Monday night, the township board unanimously approved using some American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase 18 portable radios for the Brandon Fire Department. “The current radio system we have is out of date, the equipment that we have was at end-of-life two years ago,” said Dave […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- Starting April 4, weather premitting, the Genesee County Road Commission is expected to close Perry Road at the Atlas Dam for rehabilitation of the culvert. The road will be closed for four to six weeks. The project was delayed from last October. Eric Johnston, director of engineering, Genesee County […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the village council is expected to appoint a new councilmember. The vote is expected following the resignation of Village Council member Wendy Ciaramitaro on Feb. 14. As of press time March 10, three candidates have applied for the seat. The deadline is noon, March 11. The Village is […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- During the regular Monday night meeting, the township board unanimously approved to spend $28,246 for graveling some township roads and to use budgeted road repair funds to pay for the gravel. In 2021, the gravel road projects did not get completed by Oakland County. “They did not get […]