Public Notice: Goodrich

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 […]

Public Notice:Brandon Township

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. […]

Letters to the editor Feb. 11

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 […]

ELGA Credit Union coming to Goodrich

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 […]

Greater Ortonville Chamber of Commerce dissolved

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 […]

Weapons ordinance shot down after residents protest

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 […]

Greenhouse again

Greenhouse again

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 […]

Go Blackhawks!

Go Blackhawks!

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.  

Roger James Bashaw

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, […]

Lawrence James Willoughby

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 […]