Drain commissioner responds to village sewer concerns

Goodrich-During an Aug.12 village council meeting Jeff Wright, Genesee County Drain Commissioner, made comments suggesting a rash of sewage was allegedly discharged into the Kearsley Creek via the village drains. The comments sparked questions from both village and township officials. Earlier this month Wright responded to The Citizen seeking to clarify his statements and update […]

Township company to expand

Groveland Twp.-At 17-years-old Barry Bass was troubled when he watched trash leaving the recycling facility, headed to a landfill. ‘My first job was with SOCCRA (Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority), said Bass, a Waterford native. ‘I could realize the necessity of recycling 35 years ago as a teen. I remember thinking that someday there […]

Local hunter injured in township after falling from tree stand

At about 10:30 p.m., Sept. 6, Brandon firefighters/medics and Oakland County Sheriff deputies responded to a wooded area near Sashabaw Road in Brandon Township following a report that a man had fallen from a tree stand. When emergency personnel arrived they found a 41-year-old Waterford man unconscious with labored breathing near a large tree with […]

EMS now using automated chest compression system

Groveland Twp.- Last month the township EMS became the first in Oakland County to put into service the LUCAS II Chest Compression System. The new system will provide uninterrupted compressions at a regular rate and depth for resuscitation. The machine delivers automated compressions when EMS arrives and continues in the ambulance transport and throughout the […]

Top Hops

Atlas Twp.-Mark and Mel Trowbridge purchased 55 acres of farmland just south of Goodrich about five years ago, thinking they would use the land to make money someday. ‘I don’t have 200 or 300 acres to raise corn or wheat on,? said Mark, a retired Delphi Engineer. So about two years ago the Trowbridge Farms […]

‘When things tend to get a little wobbly, use this cane to lean on’

Brandon Twp.- Mathew Mersino does not walk with a cane. However, if the day arrives when the 90-year-old World War II Army private may need the services of a cane, he’ll be all set. Last month, the honorary veteran organization 40 et 8 Voiture 1536 of Lapeer, along with the Michigan Wood Carvers Association, presented […]

Village, resident grapple with weeds, clover

Goodrich-An area landowner is appealing village action regarding a possible violation of the local weed ordinance. Tom Gordon owns a five acre parcel with 650 feet frontage on Hegel Road about a quarter mile west of Ridge Road. A small section of the property along Hegel Road was planted with clover as ground cover to […]

Goodrich Dam repairs to begin this week

Goodrich- The level of the mill pond will be lowered over the next two weeks for repairs to the dam and a culvert opening. ‘After Labor Day the water should be low enough to get down in the dam,? said Pete Morey, village council member and street administrator. ‘The project should take a day or […]

Board, band boosters OK five-year $40K deal for new uniforms

Goodrich- Next year the marching Martians will be stepping into a new look. By a 6-0 vote on Monday night, the school board voted to OK $40,000 for 120 band uniforms for the high school students. Board president David Cramer was absent. The board approved funding the new uniforms after band booster members agreed to […]

Arson suspected in township fire

At about 8 p.m., Aug. 17, Groveland Township Fire Department responded to the 2000 block of Bald Eagle Lake Road following a report of smoke in the woods. Access to the fire was limited to a narrow trail through the woods to a small unoccupied cabin approximately 600-800 square feet. There was no electrical power […]