Public Notice: Groveland Township

PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF GROVELAND TOWNSHIP 2018 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETINGS The Board of Review of the Township of Groveland will meet at the GROVELAND TOWNSHIP HALL, 4695 Grange Hall Road, Holly, Michigan, Upper Level, For the purpose of reviewing the assessment roll and hearing any objections thereof at the […]

Public Notice: Atlas Township

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE, to the citizens of ATLAS TOWNSHIP, Genesee County, Goodrich, Michigan. The ATLAS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M. LOCATED AT THE ATLAS TOWNSHIP HALL, 7386 S. GALE ROAD, GRAND BLANC, MI 48439 to consider request for Site Plan for Parcel 02-03-300-007 (5366 […]

Brandon students seek solutions

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The word ‘philanthrocapitalism’ may not mean anything to most people, but for the six Future Problem Solvers teams at Brandon, it was their ticket to qualify for the state bowl. Future Problem Solvers is an academic competition and every season they are assigned four different topics, such as infectious disease […]

Township commission eyes solar farms

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-Solar farms could be on the horizon for the township. At 7 p.m., March 21, the township planning commission is expected to discuss zoning ordinances for solar farms. “We’ve been approached, as have many communities, for solar farms,” said Rick Misek, planning commission chairperson. “As long as there are federal […]

Ortonville shooter will stand trial

By Shelby Stewart Staff Wrtier Michael Quigley, 35, has been bound over for trial in Oakland County Circuit Court. Quigley is charged with shooting his wife and her male friend. Quigley is charged with eight felony counts, including two for assault with intent to murder, as the prime suspect in the Nov. 14 shooting at […]

Pamela Plaunt

PLAUNT, Pamela Kay, of Groveland Twp; February 27, 2018; age 72; Loving Mother of Sandra Plaunt and Rebecca (fiancé Greg Corrin) Lewis; Loving grandma of Trisha (boyfriend David Boggess, III) Lewis. A memorial service has been held.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Reverence Hospice. Online guest book www.wintfuneralhome.com

Preservation park boundaries sought

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- Quote requests have gone out on a stake survey for the Ortonville Wildlife Preservation Park. Three were sent to local companies, though only one had responded as of the meeting on Monday night. The property had been the site of illegal activity in the protected land, such as cutting […]

Misty Condidine

CONSIDINE, MISTY LYNN of Goodrich; died February 18, 2018; she was 57.  Born June 22, 1960 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Alvin and Joannie (nee: Hodubski) Campbell; she married John Eric Considine on May 26, 1979 in Ortonville, MI.  She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, John; two children, John William […]

My Michigan Hero; America and Me essay contest winner

My Michigan Hero by Amelia Sweet I was introduced to my hero about 13 years ago. I have to say, that was probably one of the best moments of my life. My hero doesn’t wear a uniform or a cape, but she goes by the name Mom. My mom wakes up everyday with pain radiating […]

Spring Showers?

Spring Showers?

On Wednesday morning sections Oakwood Road in Brandon flooded following more than two inches of rain overnight. While spring is still about a month away the rain replaced about foot of snow soaking the area. As a result local agencies are enacting spring weight restrictions, an annual move to protect roads.  Photo by Patrick McAbee.