Cool down
Leo Simpson, 5, and Kateri, Coleman, 5, of Brandon Township take a dip and cool down on Wednesday during a few 90 degree days. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Oakland County schools mask up
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Starting Aug. 24, the Oakland County Health Department has mandated that masks must be worn for all students and staff, grades PK-12, which includes the Brandon School District. “This order is effective for our school district beginning today,” said Brandon superintendent Dr. Karl Heidrich in a letter to families on […]
Township roundabout construction set to begin
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Construction for the roundabout at Oakhill and Sashabaw roads will begin on Aug. 31, and the intersection will close on Sept. 1. The project will replace the current four-way-stop intersection with a compact roundabout, and is funded partially by a federal safety grant. “It was not a highly […]
We’re all ears
Stephanie Weil driving a tractor on the Weil’s Farm in Goodrich. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Genesee County mandates masks for students K-6th grade
By David Fleet Editor The Genesee County Health Department will now require all students in kindergarten through sixth grade as well as teachers and staff to wear masks in schools and other indoor educational settings following an announcement in Aug. 12. The county-wide public health order issue from Genesee County Health Department Medical Health Officer […]
Ambulance service for Atlas Township eyed
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- On Monday night during the township board of trustees meeting, Kolby Miller, chief executive officer for Medstar Ambulance provided an overview of a proposed agreement for service to the township and the Village of Goodrich. “We know that the EMS system in Genesee County has had some challenges at […]
Board OKs funding for Goodrich Meadows road project
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Aug. 9, the village council voted 4-0 to approve funding for the Goodrich Meadows Subdivision road rehabilitation project special assessment. Council member Wendy Ciaramitaro was absent. The owners of the 83 parcels in Goodrich Meadows Estates will then share the cost, through a special assessment. Sparta-based Choice One Bank offered […]
Sign ordinance detailed above, beyond scope of federal law
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-During the regular meeting Aug. 9, village manager Ryan Madis gave an update on proposed changes to the temporary signage ordinance. “The Supreme Court ruled in 2016 about local sign ordinances, which basically overrules every municipal sign ordinance in the country,” said Madis. “So it’s a slippery slope.” Currently, the […]
Busy
A bee goes to work on a local coneflower in Brandon Townshp. Photo by Heath Zietz.
Storm brings damage, power outages
By David Fleet Editor As of 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12 over 500,000 DTE Energy customers are without power after two severe waves of weather swept through Michigan Wednesday afternoon and again early Thursday morning. On Thursday morning, Fire Chief David Kwapis, Brandon Fire Department reported about 30 storm related calls. “We’ve had many trees […]