Area resturants set to reopen Feb.1 for limited indoor dining

By David Fleet Editor Robin expects that Monday is going to be busy. “We are excited to reopen,” said Robin, who manages the Boat Bar, 2000 Ortonville Road, Brandon Township. “The last time the governor’s order was lifted a lot of people turned out.” The Boat Bar is just one of thousands of eateries statewide […]

Brandon man charged with assaulting an officer during arrest

By David Fleet Editor At 5 p.m., Jan. 19 Brandon Deputies responded to a report of a disorderly subject at a township mobile home community. According to the report, Paul Lowry, 40, was upset regarding a late fee on a rental contract on his home and was confrontational with the management of the community. Lowry […]

Goodrich DECA club

DECA or the Distributive Education Club of America, energize students for college and career readiness with a focus on business growth and development skills. DECA was brought to Goodrich High School by a more recent alumni, and has had students qualify to compete at the State Development Conference each year since its charter at GHS. […]

Get more bites, Lure Lipstick

By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.- From changing lures to moving to a better spot, sometimes fish just won’t bite. But John Sullivan may just have the answer. Sullivan is the owner of Lure Lipstick, a township company that produces an attractant used by sport anglers to up their odds of catching fish. “I have […]

First public hearing for Goodrich Meadows roads

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- At 6:30 p.m., Feb. 8, the village council will host a public hearing, regarding objections to the creation of a special assessment road improvement district for the Goodrich Meadows Estates subdivision. The meeting will be via Zoom. On Dec. 14, the village council voted 5-0 to direct the village administrator […]

New construction soars, existing home inventories plummet

By David Fleet Editor For millions of people, their home has taken on a new role. “Before the pandemic, people would eat, drink, sleep and watch tv in their house,” said Michael Stoskopf, CEO of the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan. “Now, since the pandemic hit, they actually have to live in their house. […]

We need to do our part in stopping the spread

By David Fleet Editor On Wednesday, Oakland County Sheriff Office Brandon Township Commander Lt. Greg Glover received the first of two doses of the Moderna vaccine to prevent the COVID-19 virus. The second dose will be needed in February. “When the vaccine was first rolled-out I was a naysayer,” said Glover. “I was convinced that […]

When trails meet: Atlas, Grand Blanc grid eyed

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-Step-by-step a trail system linking the township to Grand Blanc Township and beyond is inching closer. Once the approved pathway from Atlas heads west along Perry Road to Grand Blanc Township local groups have a vision of a system of trails connecting neighborhoods, businesses, recreational areas and people throughout their […]

Board asks OCSO to help with investigation

By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- On Monday night the township board of trustees agreed to engage the Oakland County Sheriff Office to seek possible suspects following an investigation of unspecified written allegations against the Township Fire Chief Kevin Mason. Last December, following a four month analysis by Jane Doe Investigations, that included dozens of […]

COVID vaccine:‘It’s time to fight back’

By David Fleet Editor Mass vaccinations are nothing new to Sara Taylor’s patients. “They (patients) are all asking me, ‘Hey Sara, when are you going to bring us the vaccine?” said Taylor, who for the past six years has served as a Registered Nurse Case Manager and currently cares for geriatric patients with an average […]