Man bound over in deputy’s death

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A suspect in the murder of deputy Eric Overall was bound over in court on March 12 by Judge Joseph Fabrizio of 52-2 District Court. Christopher Berak, who was charged with the first degree murder of Deputy Overall on Thanksgiving, as well as murder of a police officer, was in […]

Local on cusp of next American Idol

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- The road to stardom may have veered through a local thrift store for a township girl. Genavieve Linkowski, 19, will appear on ABC’s “American Idol” reboot before the judging panel comprised of Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan. However, her “Idol” journey won’t be revealed until the episode […]

Linda Roberts

ROBERTS, LINDA LEE of Ortonville; died March 9, 2018; She was 69.  Born April 1, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan the late Ross John and Eileen Christina (nee: Kaley) Theakston.   She married David H. Roberts on November 21, 1964.  He preceded her in death on August 1, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Lori Roberts; three […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON SPECIAL MEETING March 5, 2018 Call to order at 6:38 p.m. Present:  Allen, Broughton, DePalma (arrived at 7:00), Kordella, Marshall & Thurman. Absent: Darnall (with notice) Approved: Moving to Closed Session Closed Session Minutes Reconvening from closed session No Action: Cherry Case Settlement Adjourned at 7:33 pm A full copy of […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON REGULAR MEETING March 5, 2018 Call to order at 7:33 p.m. Present:  Allen, Broughton, DePalma, Kordella, Marshall & Thurman. Absent: Darnall (with notice) Presentation: Ai Wood – Planning Commission Service Recognition Public Hearing: LWCF Grant Approved: Consent Agenda Resolution Supporting HB 4674 OPEB Actuarial Valuation 2nd Reading Rezoning of Parcel […]

Public Notice: Atlas Township

PUBLIC NOTICE ATLAS TOWNSHIP Notice to the citizens of ATLAS TOWNSHIP, Genesee County, Goodrich, Michigan. The ATLAS TOWNSHIP BOARD will hold a TRUTH-IN-TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Atlas Township Hall, 7386 S. Gale Road, Goodrich, MI 48438. “The property tax milage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget […]

Public Notice: Ortonville

SYNOPSIS Village of Ortonville Regular Meeting February 26, 2018 Call to order 7:05 p.m. Present: Brice, Butzu, Eschmann, Robinson, Skornicka, Sleva, Wills The following items were approved: Agenda Minutes of January 22, 2018 Disbursements in amount of $26,970.18 Brandon Fire Dispatch Service Agreement DDA Board Candidates Class of 2022 2018 DNR Passport Grant Application and […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

BRANDON TOWNSHIP Notice of Ordinance Amendment The Charter Township of Brandon Board has adopted the amendments and additions to the following ordinances at their March 5, 2018 regularly scheduled board meeting: Zoning Ordinance Amendments: To Amend the zoning ordinance and map for rezoning of Parcel 03-19-327-017 from RE Rural Estate to R1-B Single Family Residential […]

Public Notice: Ortonville

SYNOPSIS Village of Ortonville Special Meeting February 21, 2018 Call to order 7:00 p.m. Present: Brice, Butzu, Eschmann, Robinson, Skornicka, Sleva, Wills The following items were approved: Agenda Enter into Closed Session at 7:04 p.m. Enter into Open Session at 7:37 p.m. Adjournment 8:22 p.m. Posted by Karyn Edwards, Village of Ortonville Clerk. A full […]

Public Notice: Ortonville

PUBLIC NOTICE On February 26, 2018 at a Regular Village Council Meeting, the Ortonville Village Council adopted an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Title IX General Regulations; Chapter 90 Nuisance; Animal Regulations. Animal Control § 90.60 Running At Large No person being the owner of, in possession of, or having control of any livestock, […]