By David Fleet Editor Martina Ferri says the COVID situation in northern Italy isn’t good. The 20-year-old college student, lives in Ostiglia a commune in the Province of Mantua, Italy in the region Lombardy. The small suburb in northern Italy, has a population of 6,600 and is about 135 miles east of Milan. In 2017 […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas-From the rural coal mining areas of West Virginia to Atlas— an area couple on the cusp of nearly seven decades of marriage say, “it’s OK to disagree with each other, but do it agreeably.” Through the window of a school bus on a rural West Virginia road, Melba Harvey then […]
By David Fleet Editor The Holly Post Office, 108 W Maple St, Holly, will have a new name. In honor of the service and sacrifice of Holly residents throughout history and recognition that Holly is the home of the Great Lakes National Cemetery, the local post office will soon be officially known as the Holly […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- Area firefighters recently used a “can-do” project to benefit the community. Last year Township Firefighter Ben Rhode suggested the idea of having a can drive to help raise funds for the local firefighter’s association. The collection was enhanced due to the suspension of returnable beverage containers via Gov. Whitmer […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night the village council voted 3-2 to approve $44,190 for the engineering costs of a proposed road paving project in the Goodrich Meadows Estates subdivision. The funds will come from the $60,000 allocated each year for village roads. The additional road fund millage was established by council in […]
By David Fleet Editor On Thursday, Gov. Whitmer announced that indoor contact sports may resume on Feb. 8 as long as safety measures are followed. Whitmer said during a press conference sports can continue on Monday as long as masks are worn. If masks are not worn, student-athletes must have regular COVID-19 testing. “I appreciate […]
By David Fleet Editor Septemberfest talent show judges got it right. Brandon Township resident Emily Pyscher, first visited Septemberfest way back in 2014 as an 11-year old singer songwriter. She competed in the First Annual Talent Show that year and won the event after playing guitar and singing a song she composed. The winning streak […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- Oakland County Prosecutors recently reviewed a letter of written allegations against Township Fire Chief Kevin Mason and based on that information, found nothing of criminal nature. Last month the township board of trustees agreed to engage the Oakland County Sheriff Office to seek possible suspects after a four month […]
Taormina, Theodore Anthony, “Ted” Ted was born January 22, 1933 and died January 27, 2021, he was 88 years old. Ted leaves behind the love of his life, Sally Ann (Dreher). They were married for 67 wonderful years as perfect complements to each other. In addition, Ted is survived by his 7 children; Jan (Paul), […]
By David Fleet Editor Dr. Rick Sweeney described the vaccination he received on Saturday as ‘beyond good.’ “It’s absolutely necessary,” said Sweeney, a Goodrich High School teacher for more than 30 years. “I’ve had no side effects and my hope is that our entire nation will receive vaccination and put an end to this pandemic.” […]