By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.- After more than two decades—Jim Saunders is off the road. Following a stellar 36 year career in law enforcement Oakland County Sheriff Deputy Saunders stepped out of the patrol car and into retirement. “I’ve always been a patrolman,” said Saunders, 55. “I’ve dabbled as a detective, but I’d rather […]
By David Fleet Editor Michigan’s newest state park will be called the Holly Oaks ORV Park. More than 750 individuals responded to a request of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in April to name the state’s newest state park located in a former sand and gravel mining operation in Groveland and Holly townships off […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-Every quilt tells a story. And when quilt patterns end up painted on the side of a barn or building—the story will be spread to many. Such is the idea of the painted barn quilts which are gaining in popularity across the nation. That grassroots rural art project could soon […]
By David Fleet Editor The first skiable snow fall is several months away—but Mark Tibbits, general manager of Mt. Holly Ski and Snowboard Resort can’t wait. Earlier this month, Tibbits announced negotiations are ongoing for a land swap with neighboring property owned by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources of about 6.39 acres to create […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-With the Fourth of July Memorial Day just weeks away— the local firework shows are sure to echo throughout the township. Prior to lighting up the night, a few new firework laws should be considered before the booms of summer echo. On Monday night the township board of trustees voted […]
By David Fleet Editor On a early June morning Leonard and Kathy Biera boarded a Brittany Ferry for the six hour trek from Portsmouth, England across the English Channel to La villa Port Winston, France. “It was suicide,” said Leonard, a U.S. Navy submarine veteran, as the boat approached the cliffs on Pointe du Hoc, […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the village council voted 4-1 to set a public hearing to consider a new proposed millage rate of 6 mills. Council member Doug McAbee voted no. The public hearing will be at 6 p.m., June 24, at the village offices, 7338 S. State Road. Village council members say […]
There are still spots open for the summer program at the Sashabaw Meadows club house, made possible by the Brooksie Way Mini Grant. The program, Steps and Stories: Healthier Mind and Body, is open to students ages 6-12 that live Sashabaw Meadows and Clarkston. The program focuses on walking every day and reading on topics […]
By David Fleet Editor Continual rain and plenty of traffic on area roads has not hampered Kathy Bolton’s mission. By Tuesday afternoon Bolton, had biked more than 113 miles of a 250 goal as part of the month of June’s Great Cycle Challenge. “I’ll knock back that 250 miles back before the end of the […]
Charter Township of Brandon 395 Mill Street Ortonville, MI 48462 SPECIAL Meeting – June 11, 2019 Synopsis Meeting was called to order at 6:30pm. by Supervisor Thurman Present: Allen, Darnall, DePalma, Kordella, Marshall and Thurman Absent: Rumball Approved: – Agenda – New Business: A. Closed Session – Litigation strategy with the pending case of Flatrock […]