Oxford Bank sold, two locations locally

On Sept. 13, officals from Oxford Bank announced they have entered into a ‘definitive agreement? under which it will be acquired by the Farmington Hills-based Level One Bank for a $3.47 million. Locally Oxford Bank has two locations 345 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville and 8125 South State Road, Goodrich. In addition Oxford Bank branch offices […]

Twp. takes aim at police funding

Brandon Twp.- The township board is divided on whether to increase the police millage to the full amount that can be levied. The reluctance to raise taxes isn’t surprising, but Supervisor Kathy Thurman, as well as Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Pete Burkett both warn that without the increase, this township will lose yet another […]

Former township supervisor killed in auto accident

A former Brandon Township resident and supervisor was killed in a car accident earlier this month. Patricia Alexander, 61, of Roane County near Kingston, Tn., formerly of Brandon Township, was killed and others were seriously injured in a head-on crash between two vehicles that occurred Sept. 1 between Crossville and Crab Orchard on Highway 70 […]

Enbridge easement process, permits sparks residents at twp. meeting

Groveland Twp.-On Monday, Township Supervisor Bob DePalma addressed several issues regarding the ongoing Enbridge pipeline project. Enbridge, Inc., which operates in Canada and the United States the world’s longest crude oil and liquids transportation system, sent letters last fall notifying property owners in Brandon and Groveland townships of their plans to replace segments of the […]

Groveland Twp.:’A great position to be in,? debts paid, coffers full

Groveland Twp.- On Monday night the township board of trustees approved an audit presented by Ken Palka, from the accounting firm of Pfeffer, Hanniford and Palka. Palka reported on the township finances following the completion of the yearly audit. The board approved the audit ending March 31, 2012. ‘The township is in excellent financial condition,? […]

No changes following vote recount

Atlas Twp.- Township Treasurer Ann Marie Slagle will stay in office following a recount of the August primary election results. On Sept. 7 five 2-member teams from the Genesee Board of Canvassers reviewed the 839 votes (55 percent) for Slagle and the 679 votes (44 percent) tallied for Forys at the township offices. The results […]

M-15 Urgent Care Health & Safety Expo

From 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 15, M-15 Urgent Care, 250 North Ortonville Road, will host the Ortonville Health & Safety Expo. ‘This is a free event,? said Nena Woodall, M-15 Urgent Care office manager. ‘If you’re not up on your health it’s a great way to start. Today it’s a struggle for a lot of […]

175 years: Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church

Groveland Twp.- It’s the definition of a country church. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, located at the intersection of dirt roads’adjacent farm fields and woodlots has endured fire in addition to the challenges of a modern world. To recognize the 175-year history of the church at 3209 Jossman Road, a celebration is planned for 2 […]

An eye for adventure: Freelance cameraman reels in Emmy

Jim Wedlake said he ‘felt like a speck on the ice.? ‘The airplane dropped us off about 70 miles from the North Pole,? said Wedlake. ‘I never felt so alone or so isolated. There’s no land under us’it’s like an ice conveyor belt moving all the time. You go to sleep at night and wake […]

Local pharmacy burglarized

The Genesee County Sheriff’s Department responded to a burglary at PharmD Co., 8191 State Road, Goodrich. According to police reports in the early morning hours of Aug. 28, the phone lines to the building in the Goodrich Plaza were cut in an effort to disarm the security system. Entry was gained and an undisclosed amount […]