Habitat key in pheasant opener

A mild winter coupled with a favorable spring nesting conditions could lead to an expected increase in pheasant populations in Michigan, at least areas where good amounts of quality habitat exist, says Ben Wickerham, Pheasants Forever’s regional representative in Michigan. At 10 a.m., Oct. 20 the pheasant season opens for most of southern Michigan including […]

Cost recovery debate: Who should pay?

Atlas Twp.-Earlier this summer four area youth were caught by sheriff’s deputies on the roof of a local school building. Township officials said the fire department was called to the scene and a ladder was used to assist the youths off the roof. While the act was mischievous and no damages to school property were […]

Paul Amman: Two decades in township government

Atlas Twp.- After more than 20 years in local government’Paul Amman has established a mantra that can often resolve an issue before it escalates out of control. ‘Have you talked to your neighbor?? asks Amman, 74. ‘When a resident would come in to complain, I tried to suggest they talk about the dispute before the […]

Count Day: Goodrich District student enrollment slides

Goodrich- As anticipated, the 2012-13 student count day Oct. 3 showed a decrease. District enrollment declined to 2,120 students in 2012?25 less than the count of 2,145 students in 2011. The loss in students means about $170,000 less in school coffers. Enrollment in the district’s four buildings varied. Reid Elementary (K-2) increased from 380 students […]

Groveland Twp. man charged with premeditated murder

Colin Eugene Thompson, 39, of Groveland Township will be arraigned before Oakland County 6th Circuit Court Judge Phyllis McMillen on Oct. 18 for the alleged first-degree premeditated murder of Michele (Missy) Coakley, 40, also of Groveland Township. Paul Walton, chief assistant prosecutor for Oakland County said at the request of Michigan State Police detectives, the […]

Martian turned Spartan stepping up for junior year

The best is yet to come. That’s how Kyler Elsworth, a 6-1, 220 pound 2009 Goodrich High School graduate, views the remainder of the Big 10 season as a key member of the 2012 Michigan State Spartans. ‘As a second year player I’m more confident out there with teammates, especially now at middle linebacker where […]

DNR seeking EHD in deer

On Sept. 30 a Brandon resident near Hurd and Granger roads reported a sick adult female deer lying in the front yard. According to reports, the deer would not move when approached and could barely keep her head in an upright position. The deer did not have any obvious external injuries and appeared to be […]

Historic Goodrich Hotel razed

By David Fleet Editor On Monday, the Goodrich Hotel was no more. Demolition crews from Ortonville-based Bedrock Express began the process of bringing down the century-and-a-half-old structure in downtown Goodrich. The process may take a few weeks as about 95 percent of the materials recovered will be recycled. Of historical interest in the community is […]

History of surveying at Old Mill

At 7 p.m., Oct. 16 the Ortonville Historical Society will host surveyor and historian Jack Owens, who will discuss his work regarding the history of surveying and the establishment of property lines in Brandon, Groveland and Atlas townships along with other communities of Michigan. The event will be held at the Old Mill in Ortonville. […]

McDonald’s returns Oct. 8

McDonald’s is back. At 10 a.m., Oct. 8, the Ortonville McDonald’s Restaurant, 925 S. Ortonville Road, will reopen after extensive renovations. The public is invited to attend the official ribbon cutting ceremony. Cindy Villaire, owner/operator of the local eatery for the past 10 years, is eager to show off the new look. ‘There’s a new […]