A lingering debate over collection of taxes for police protection in the township may soon prompt changes in the law. In September 2012, Rep. Joe Graves, (R-Argentine) introduced House Bill 5914 that will amend a current law that requires municipalities to collect for police and fire protection based on ad valorem? the value of the […]
The Brandon Blackhawks wrestling team completed the 2012-13 season with a 27-6 record. The team lost in district competition to Holly High School by a score of 37-30. The Blackhawks finished tied for second place with Lapeer West High School in the Flint Metro League with an 8-1 record. In the Genesee County meet the […]
Goodrich-The smell of gunpowder in a school building is terrifying and the response to such a situation is critical. On Feb. 20, more than 40 law enforcement officers from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department, Michigan State Police, FBI, Grand Blanc and Davison townships along with the City of Grand Blanc converged on the high school […]
On Tuesday, Richard Paul visited Reid Elementary School to present his research-based Duck Sense Bully Prevention program. The educational school assembly program helps promote respect, responsibility and safe schools. The topics include bully prevention, diversity awareness, self-confidence, conflict resolution, teen anger management skills, bystander involvement and the long-term effects of cyber bullying. ‘The Richard Paul […]
Goodrich-The number of students in the district has continued to decline after the recent count day. Following the Feb. 12 statewide count day, Goodrich now has 2,099 students, 56 fewer than the 2,155 reported in February 2012. According to the report, enrollment for kindergarten through second grade increased from 385 in February 2012 to 391 […]
Dr. David Pinelli has come to know plenty of patients during his 14-year stint in Ortonville. ‘I estimate 50,000 visits,? laughs Pinelli, from his office at POH Medical Center, 180 Ortonville Road. ‘Over the years the practice has grown and so have I.? On Feb. 22, Pinelli will grow his expertise a littler further away […]
Atlas Twp.-On Monday night the township board of trustees discussed ballot language for an increase in police millage for a spring election. With a deadline of Feb. 26 looming for the May 7 ballot’a discrepancy was determined over a taxable value report of the township prepared by assessor Carrie Bock. As a result, a special […]
From rotary telephones to iPads’technology has evolved at a rapid rate. On Jan. 24, RUSH (Respect Unity Spirit and Heart) Team Leader Kyle Hughes, along with six members of Team RUSH, a Clarkston High School robotics organization, spent part of their day with some of the senior members of the Ortonville Woman’s Club to demonstrate […]
Six weeks. That’s how long the the First Robotics teams of Goodrich were given by NASA Robotics Alliance to build a robot that can toss flying discs into goals and then climb a 90-inch pyramid. The project, titled ‘Ultimate Ascent,? was completed by the Goodrich students at midnight Feb. 19. ‘Not enough time, not enough […]
Goodrich- A few new neighbors may be arriving soon in the village. Davison-based C & L Ward Brothers recently purchased the remaining parcels in Goodrich Meadows. The village subdivision, which first opened about ten years ago, had been owned by Huntington Bank for the past two years following a series of financial shortcomings. Goodrich Meadows […]