By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-On Monday night, the township board of trustees voted 4-0 for a resolution in opposition to possible legislation that would provide township boards the option to have its elected officers as nonpartisan on the ballot. Trustee Dale Cason was absent with notice. The Michigan Townships Association Board of Directors requested […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-On April 2, township resident Neil Sheridan, was introduced as the Michigan Township Association Executive Director during the Conference’s General Session Association’s Annual Educational Conference in Grand Rapids. Sheridan replaces MTA Executive Director Larry Merrill will retire at the end of June after nearly four decades of services. “The MTA […]
From 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 27, able-bodied young people and adults to assist local senior citizens and disabled neighbors with yard work, cleaning outside windows, moving and cleaning patio furniture along with general spring clean up. The annual Rocking and Raking project seeks individuals, families, churches, scout troops, National Honor Society, sports teams, women’s and […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- Township roads may soon receive some much needed attention. “Look for road funding to increase over the next few years,” said Craig Bryson, senior manager of communications and public information for the Road Commission for Oakland County. “Some long awaited road dollars will start to find its way to […]
By David Fleet Editor On April 2, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners OK’d a 20-year operating agreement, with a 10-year additional option, with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Under the agreement, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission will operate the ORV Park, located in Groveland and Holly townships, in partnership with the […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-After more than a year, a stretch of M-15 will be designated as the Purple Heart Trail. The bill, now Public Act 543 of 2018, was introduced on May 22, 2018 and signed by Gov. Snyder in December, prompting Ortonville VFW Post 582 to order two 6 feet by 2 feet […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-At approximately 2:45 p.m., March 28, Oakland County Sheriff Deputies-Brandon Township and Brandon EMS responded to a traffic incident on Seymour Lake near Hadley roads. According to police reports, three vehicles were involved when a suspected drunk driver allegedly drifted into traffic causing two motorists traveling on Seymour Lake Road […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On April 15, village residents Leo and Leah Foley will join more than 30,000 runners in the 123rd Boston Marathon. The 2019 Boston Marathon will be the second for Leah and Leo, who have compiled a stellar running career spanning more than two decades. Their paths first crossed when in […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- A new township cell tower could be operational could be operational next month. By a 5-0 vote on Dec. 18, 2017 the township board of trustees OK’d a request for a conditional use permit for a cell tower constructed on private property by Skyway Towers, LLC. The new 180 […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- On April 18, 1914, center fielder Ty Cobb had one hit, scored a run in four times at bat leading the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Naps. The winning pitcher was a lanky 6 feet 6 inch tall mid-Michigan native Alex Main who tossed eight […]