NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REZONING Notice is hereby given that the Village of Goodrich Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 27th, 2017, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Building, lower level, 7338 S. State Road, Goodrich, Michigan. The public hearing is for the purpose of considering the following […]
SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2017 Call to order at 7:05 p.m. Present: Allen, Darnall, DePalma, Kordella, Marshall & Thurman. Approved: Consent Agenda 1st Reading Accessory Structures, Sec. 46-242(1)c-Detached accessory structures in residential front yard, added exception of: where lots are abutting navigable lakes & canals. 1st Reading Accessory Structures, Sec. […]
Thank you for marching Dear Editor, This letter is in response to the back- to-back columns written by Susan Bromley. The first one was on Jan. 21, “Why I March.” Thank you Susan Bromley for your beautiful and uplifting words. All the reasons you listed for marching, are the reasons I feel deep within my […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-ELGA Credit Union announced last week the purchase of the Oxford Bank branch, 8125 State Road. ELGA Credit Union CEO Karen Church said the 2,800-square foot retail banking facility is expected to open in June. “The Goodrich branch is an excellent opportunity for ELGA along M-15,” said Church. “We are continually […]
By David Fleet Editor On Feb. 7 the Greater Ortonville Chamber of Commerce board of directors voted 5-1 to disband the local organization. Roy Langolf, chamber vice-president, said a lack of interest prompted the vote. “Today the chamber consists of about 30 members,” said Langolf, owner of Village Funeral Home, 135 South St., Ortonville. “We […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- A proposed weapons ordinance, as well as two other ordinances from the building department, have been shot down for now. A standing room only crowd at the Feb. 6 township board meeting voiced strong objections to the first reading of a weapons ordinance, which the board subsequently agreed […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- As Martian Cross Country teammates, seniors Jared Hernandez and Evan Bierkamp log hundreds of miles each year. A section of their daily treks passed the dilapidated remnants of a greenhouse just south of Oaktree Elementary School. Constructed about 15 years ago, the 96-feet-by-20 structure which featured a steel frame and […]
From left, Brennan Swix, Jack Olson, Dustin Dickens and Riley Riddle cheer at a recent Brandon Blackhawks boys varsity basketball home game against Holly. Holly won the game, 57-52. Photo by Mo Voyer.
BASHAW, ROGER JAMES of Ortonville; died February 5, 2017. He was 72. Born May 24, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Everette V. and Evelyn (nee: Wines) Bashaw. He is survived by one sister, Darlene Gross; he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Bashaw; one son, Brian Bashaw and one brother, […]
WILLOUGHBY, LAWRENCE JAMES of Burton, Michigan formerly of Goodrich. Died February 4, 2017. He was 68. Born January 23, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Robert and Margaret (nee: Smith) Willoughby. He married Dawn Marie Passeno on August 28, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan. She preceded him in death on September 17, 2008. He is […]