By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Burton — Tim Sneller, a former Democratic State Representative who recently launched a campaign for the Michigan House of Representatives 68th district, has died. Sneller, 68, was on the Aug. 6 primary ballot to represent Burton, Davison, Atlas Township, Goodrich, Grand Blanc and portions of Grand Blanc and Genesee townships. He […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — Reid Elementary will miss some veteran educators this fall. Deborah Gragg, Kathy Smith and Cathy Stoner who combined for more than a half century of service at Reid retired at the end of the school year. First grade teacher Deborah Gragg retired after 26 years, all at Goodrich in […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Cell phone use prompting distracted driving continues to plague Michigan roads, despite stiffer laws and enforcement. Last week the first report was released since legislation making it illegal to hold and use a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle in Michigan took effect on June 30, […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas — Heavy tropical rain from Hurricane Beryl soaked southeastern Michigan from late Tuesday night through Wednesday according to the National Weather Service. The local moisture from the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the southern states produced flooding in some areas of southeastern Michigan. “There was a lot of […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On Monday night the Goodrich Village Council voted 4-1 to postpone a vote on a proposed heavy truck route ordinance around the village until October 2024. Council member Sherry Ann Moore voted no. The proposed ordinance, introduced in July, emphasized safety of the village citizens, truck noise and vibration […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — At 8:49 a.m., July 8 the Atlas Township Fire Department was dispatched for trash in a garbage truck on fire in the 7000 block of S. State Road in Goodrich. Upon their arrival the garbage truck had emptied its contents in a business parking lot to keep the truck from […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — The Atlas Township Fire Department received a grant from the 100 Club of Genesee, Shiawassee and Lapeer counties for $6,690 to purchase two bunker coats, two bunker pants and two helmets to replace gear that was expiring. The local organization is comprised of residents who contribute money each […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Eugene — Cooper Teare’s second bid to make the U.S. Olympic Team has fallen short. Teare, 24, a University of Oregon standout was on the cusp in both the 1,500 and 5,000 meter races at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. during the recent U.S. Olympic team trials. Cooper is the son […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The new school year is still two months away, but the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is getting ready for their annual back-to-school distribution. “Even though summer has just begun, we are gearing up for our Back to School Collection for OCEF,” said Robin Loughlin, Back to School team. […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Davison— If the I-75 construction wasn’t enough, the summer of orange barrels just grew a little hotter. On July 8, the east bound ramp from I-69 to M-15 in Genesee County will be closed for improvements. The project should be completed in August. The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing approximately […]