Honoring the flag
Levi Dunkel, 9, a Bear Scout with Scout Pack 531 during the flag retirement ceremony on Nov. 11 at the Ortonville Cemetery. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Township fire chief investigation determines no merit, culprits sought
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- On Monday night the township board of trustees received a report following the investigation of unspecified written allegations against the Township Fire Chief Kevin Mason. “I’m extremely pleased and not at all surprised to say that after a very comprehensive analysis and dozens and dozens of interviews with the entire […]
A John Muir Trail adventure, ‘it’s all about the journey’
By David Fleet Editor Dennis Stedman has a bucket list. Despite a hip-replacement about 10 years ago, the 73-year-old Brandon Township resident, local basketball coach and retired Chrysler engineer has has continued to keep his deep passion for hiking on top of that list. “I started hiking when I was 22 years old,” said Stedman. […]
Voters turnout in record numbers
By David Fleet Editor On Nov. 3 for both parties, voter turnout was record-breaking. According to Bloomberg, at least 161 million Americans voted in the 2020 election, the largest number of voters in a U.S. presidential election in history. The up-tick voting trend continued locally. In Oakland County voter turnout was 74.8 percent with 775,158 […]
102nd birthday drive-by,‘I am truly blessed’
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-When Kathleen Leece turned 100 years old she advised people to “keep moving and don’t sit down and let the world go by.” Now at 102 she’s still moving. On Nov. 10, Leece now a centenarian plus two celebrated her birthday accompanied by her daughters on the steps of The Old […]
‘A Gathering Storm:’A creature of legend has been born
By David Fleet Editor In 500 years civilization has come far since the time known as The Great Event. Ancient ruins remain scattered across the world of Solaris, echoes of a long-forgotten past. Siblings Amber, Zander, and Quinn have known only peace growing up in the mountain town of Thunder Ridge. Each works diligently to […]
County seeking roundabout input
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-Township and Genesee County residents may be considering some new turns. The Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission is currently seeking input from area communities like Atlas Township and Goodrich for possible locations for traffic roundabouts. The comprehensive traffic safety study will evaluate more than 3,600 intersections throughout Genesee County, building […]
Business finds new life in village storefront
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-It’s been more than two years since long time village business Thompson’s Hardware, 30 South St. closed it’s doors. Last month, the historic village building is home again local commerce. Following extensive renovations, Provider Claims Management, LLC—a full service medical billing company, owned and operated by Joe and Julie Tysick, moved […]
Zube named Coach of the Year
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Blackhawk Head Football Coach Brad Zube stellar resume features a 37-12 record in five years, five consecutive playoff appearances and a recent top 9 AP state high school ranking. Zube’s peers recently recognized his accomplishments by naming him— 2020 Flint Metro League Stars Division Coach of the Year. “The Coach […]
New majority in Goodrich council
By David Fleet Editor On Tuesday, Village of Goodrich newcomers Melissa Schluentz, Keith Walworth and Sherry Ann Moore were elected and will comprise the new majority on the five council board. Council incumbents opted not to seek re-election. Shirley Kautman-Jones (R) was elected as Atlas Township Supervisor with 3,678 votes or 66 percent over Democrat […]