A handful of voters in Hadley Township may feel a little left out after Tuesday’s election. Brandon School District residents that reside in Hadley Township should have had the opportunity to vote on a proposal to renew the operating millage proposal for the district. According to the Oakland County Clerk’s Office, 13,252 registered voters live […]
Atlas Twp.-Despite a two page ballot and plenty to vote on?78 percent of township registered voters turned out to have their say on Tuesday, the second highest turnout since 2000. ‘In precinct 3 the lines were long? about a half hour wait to start,? she said. ‘At the beginning of the day things come up’it […]
Donald Lennox, has lived on Green Road in Hadley Township for about 12 years and power outages are fairly routine. ‘If it looks like the wind is going to blow, we get ready to be without power,? said Lennox, who on Tuesday was in Goodrich getting gasoline for his new generator he purchased. ‘Winter, summer, […]
Goodrich-Reid Elementary students and staff have been working around ongoing construction as an extensive bond project is completed. Despite the inconveniences of the project, Principal Beth Zito is still smiling. And for good reason. In August, Reid Elementary School was one of about 280 schools statewide designated as Reward Schools for either high student achievement […]
Gravestones tell a story of the deceased. Birth and death dates, prayers and pictures are often etched in stone as a lasting tribute to the departed’s life. Grand Rapids based MonuMark is trying to make memorials more meaningful for a younger generation that embraces technology and a growing number of family members that are often […]
Goodrich-An ongoing investigation regarding the boys basketball team has expanded and may soon reach a conclusion. In a written statement at the Monday night school board of trustees meeting, District Superintendent Scott Bogner squelched some rumors and forecasted prompt closure to allegations against long-time high school coach Dave Barns. On Feb. 15, Barns took a […]
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 […]