By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-A sagging fund balance, aging buses and contract negotiations with district teachers could have a major impact on the finances for the 2012-13 school year. On Monday night accountants from Lewis & Knopf, Certified Public Accounting attended the school board meeting for the presentation of the 2011-2012 audit. ‘The district is […]
Atlas Twp.-In 2004 township voter turnout topped 82 percent. ‘It could go higher this year,? said Tere Onica, township clerk, as she prepared for the Nov. 6 election. We have a two-page ballot, front and back, and the village detachment issue. Right now we have about 1,100 absentee ballots; in the (2012) primary election we […]
Groveland Twp.- On Oct. 18 Consumers Energy, along with township officials, broke ground on a new service center. In June, township planning officials and Consumers Energy representatives which included Chris Laser, facilities project manager, and Ursula Warren, area manager, attended the special meeting to discuss plans for a new 21,133 square foot complex near Dixie […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]