Village OKs updated master plan

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the Monday night meeting, the village council voted 7-0 to approve the updated draft of the village master plan. “We’ve been trying to move Heaven and Earth to get an updated draft to reflect everything that was pointed to in the 2018-2019 process,” said village manager Ryan Madis. […]

Genesee County prosecutor to visit school districts due to threats

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich Schools were closed on Dec. 17 due to a vague threat referring to “GHS” on Snapchat. District Superintendent Wayne Wright said he received a call on Thursday, Dec. 16 from the Genesee County Sheriff Department that a threat was found from two former students Snapchats. The threat had been forwarded […]

December magic

December magic

From left, Reid Elementary students Evelyn Davis and Tessa Harrell decorate the Goodrich Community Christmas Tree on Dec. 9. The students colored more than 250 ornaments donated by Goodrich Enrichment Activities & Revitalization. The tree was illuminated at Goodrich Downtown Christmas. Photo by Patrick McAbee.

Brandon Schools interim superintendent steps down

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On Dec. 6, the Brandon Board of Education received the resignation of interim superintendent Dr. Karl Heidrich. In a message to the community, the board of education said he plans to retire on Jan. 1. “To ensure continued leadership within, and operations of, the school district, the board of education […]

Genesee County school threats continue to rise

By David Fleet Editor On Dec. 7, Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton charged seven local middle and high school students with making threats to shoot up their schools in the wake of the tragedy Nov. 30 at Oxford High School and investigations continued into several other incidents. As of Thursday Dec.16, the number charged in […]

Community gathers for Oxford

Community gathers for Oxford

On Dec. 3, hundreds gathered in downtown Ortonville to remember the victims of the Oxford High School shooting. Photo by Patrick McAbee. By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- On the night to illuminate the downtown village Christmas Tree— community members joined to pray for their neighbors. “We gather here in the dark of night with […]

Brandon Schools tighten security

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer In the wake of the recent shooting at Oxford High School, Brandon School District is going to be implementing more security measures. “I am very proud of our schools, I think we have done our best, I think we do our best,” said Lisa Kavalhuna, school board president. “We work […]

Brandon CDBG Funds

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- During the regular Monday night meeting, the township board voted 5-0 to allocate their 2022 Community Development Block Grant funds to four different categories. Supervisor Jayson Rumball and treasurer Scott Broughton abstained from the vote due to involvement with Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance, which received CDBG funding. “Every […]

New cameras keep watch on drivers, motorists, students

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-  The proliferation of drivers who blow past stopped school buses loading and unloading children, should smile for the camera while getting their check book out. In November the high-tech security cameras were installed on all school buses in the district. Every bus in the fleet has been equipped with two […]

Puppy tales:Raising Leader Dogs for the Blind

Puppy tales:Raising Leader Dogs for the Blind

Oakley and Chanel of Brandon Township. The two are moms for Leader Dogs for the Blind of Rochester Hills. Chanel had four litters before she retired, and Oakley is pregnant with her third litter. Their litters go on to train as guide dogs. while the moms will retire and stay with the volunteer in their […]

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