By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-On Jan. 10, the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to purchase a new ambulance. The gas four wheel drive truck will cost $160,000. The ambulance is just one of several projects that qualify to be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Signed into in March 2021, the fund […]
By David Fleet Editor After more than two days of chipping, sawing and shaving, a local high school sculpturing team walked away with top honors for their division at the Frankenmuth Snowfest. “Snowfest was cold but lots of fun,” said Donna Kiby, Hometeams coordinator. “The kids faced a little ice in the blocks, and a […]
By David Fleet Editor Cooper Teare is now a pro. Cooper, who finished fourth in the U.S. Olympic trials in the 5k last summer, missing the Olympic Team by less than one second, is the son of Dave and Charlene Teare of Alameda, Calif. Dave grew up in Ortonville and was a 1980 graduate of […]
GHS Powerlifter Roxanne Vickory lifts while spotter Robie Millar Jr. looks on during a meet at Goodrich High School on Saturday. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Township-On Jan. 18, the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to move forward with two area projects funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Signed into in March 2021, the fund provides $350 billion in relief to states and local governments to fight the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
By David Fleet Editor Earlier this month James Avery (D) was appointed to the Genesee County Board of Commissioners. Avery, a former Grand Blanc Community Schools Board of Education member replaced 5th District County Commissioner Mark Young (D) who retired in December 2021. Avery will fill Young’s final year as commissioner which will expire Dec. […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the regular Monday night meeting, the village council voted 5-0 to move forward with the Crossman Park drain project with Diamond Excavating. The project was approved for up to $325,000, which includes contingency funds. “Crossman Park is a low point, it collects a lot of water,” said village […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- In August, voters in the village will be able to decide if marijuana establishments will be allowed in the village limits. The council voted 4-1 to a resolution to submit an ordinance change for the August election. The move comes after a lawsuit from Ortonville Residents for Action received […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On Tuesday night the township board of trustees voted 4-0 for a battery operated extrication combination tool. Township Supervisor Shirley Kautman-Jones was absent with notice. The cost on the extrication tool is $9,295 purchased from Northville Mich. based R & R Truck Inc. The extrication tools operate at about 10,000 […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Edna Burton Senior Center is starting an adopt-a-senior program. The purpose of the program is to pair up area seniors in need of assistance with volunteers who are willing to lend a helping hand. “Someone had actually put the suggestion out on Facebook, someone had asked if there was […]