By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-By a 6-1 vote on Monday night in a special virtual meeting via Zoom, the board of trustees opted to reopen grades kindergarten through eighth. The action follows a Nov. 16 Governor Whitmer announcement that, due to a recent surge of COVID-19 cases and the burden placed on hospitals, front-line workers, […]
By David Fleet Editor All year round thousands of America’s military continue to serve in difficult and dangerous locations worldwide. “It’s tough to be away from home, but the holidays are especially difficult for our service men and women,” said Louise Downs, founder and president of The Desert Angel. “The pandemic has halted any gatherings […]
By David Fleet Editor Holly- As of Oct. 21 there are 47,067 veterans buried at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Despite the pandemic, this holiday season the national movement to honor these veterans will continue. Through donations, Wreaths Across America make available thousands of wreaths to be laid on veteran graves at national cemetery’s nationwide. “It’s […]
By David Fleet Editor For now it’s wait and see. At 6:30 p.m., Dec. 7 the Goodrich School Board of Trustees will host a special virtual meeting to discuss the next chapter of the ongoing COVID-19 battle and the district’s next step toward reopening. “We’re going to have a discussion of what we are going […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-It’s been a tough year, but a local family remains positive and thankful for community support. “This year has been crazy,” said the mother of five who asked to remain anonymous. “In May I lost my job due to COVID and I want to keep my children home to be […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-A vehicle is a major investment. So, when mud, dirt, and salt spread on icy roads attaches to the surface, washing it off is a priority. . “While you might not see them at first, over time, the minerals and particles accumulates and can damage your paint,” said Chris Wilson, […]
By David Fleet Editor Stuart Perry suggests that rather than leftover turkey, stop-by 4-1-1 Pub for barbecue. “Stop by and bring home some after Thanksgiving deliciousness for the holidays,” said Perry, owner of 4-1-1 Pub, 10230 Hegel Road, Goodrich. “We are open for carry-out, just check out our on-line menu. Same great food just curb-side.” […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-For the past three years Olivia McDowell has been on a mission through her school to honor veterans through Wreaths Across America. Then COVID arrived and McDowell, a Holly School District sixth grade student, was unable to collect donations for the wreaths. Wreaths Across America, this year Dec.19, is a […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-The new Holly Oaks ORV Park closed for the season on Nov. 29 following what county officials deem a success with room for improvement. “We can make it much better and when we reopen next spring they’ll be some changes,” said Jon Noyes Oakland County Parks and Recreation Principal Planner. […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-Due to COVID-19, the efforts to restart the Ortonville Chamber of Commerce have been delayed. However, the Downtown Development Authority and members of Ortonville Real Estate One are trying to keep eyes on local businesses this holiday season with a store-front scavenger hunt. “Because we have COVID, we can’t be […]