A maple tree now in full color in southeastern Michigan. With sun and temperatures in the 50s forecasted for the weekend color tours are a good idea before the first…
Leaves of change
Township donation helps moves blacksmith shop project forward
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- At the Tuesday night meeting, the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to donate $2,000 to the Old Mill Museum’s blacksmith shop, a project…
Area Crop Walk raises $3,000
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On Oct. 6, 48 people participated in the annual Ortonville CROP Walk. “The CROP Walk saw an increase of walkers this year, 48,” said Sue…
Township dons wildland firefightining suits
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- Township firefighters will be safer this year thanks to some local donations and the efforts of Ed Klimek, township assistant chief The township fire…
Area woman could face hunter harassment charges
By David Fleet Editor A Genesee County woman could soon be facing criminal charges following allegations of hunter harassment. Conservation Officer Justin Muehlhauser investigated an ongoing complaint regarding waterfowl hunting…
C/O seperates rutting bucks
By David Fleet Editor It’s only mid October but the rut is on, at least for two whitetailed deer. Earlier this month, a conservation officer responded to two bucks with…
Village of Goodrich to talk roads
By David Fleet Editor At 6:30 p.m., Oct. 28 the Village of Goodrich will host a informational road repair, replacement and maintenance meeting at the Goodrich High School Auditorium, 8029…
Dog days
On Saturday, Aubrey Foltz and “Bailey,” who won the best dressed dog contest at the 2019 Pet Fair hosted by Funky Dogs Pizza, 8341 State Road Goodrich. Photo by Patrick…
‘The Life and Times of Laura Ingalls Wilder’
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer For generations, the Little House on the Prairie book series, written…
safeTALK looks for signs
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer With 15 attempted suicides in Brandon Township alone so far this…
Thelen was a sailor sleeping on deck when the torpedoes hit
By David Fleet Editor The USS Indianapolis sunk in about 12 minutes. Just after midnight, July…
Septic system awareness
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- September is septic system awareness month, and the village is…
Think 1st, know your 5 freedoms
I reckon there’s a reason this here column is titled, “Don’t Rush Me.” Never one to…