By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — On Monday, the Groveland Township Board of Trustees recognized three individuals who completed training related to their positions with the township. “The people we have here at Groveland Township are not just doing the job,” said Bob DePalma, township supervisor. “These classes are not mandatory, rather they are […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — An ideal mix of fireworks, ice cream and food on a warm summer night was just the recipe for a Fourth of July celebration to remember. Courtney McClerren, Ortonville DDA board of directors said the 2023 Fireworks and Food Trucks celebration was the highest attended event ever. “It wouldn’t […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — From Down On Mainstreet to Against the Wind, legendary rocker and Michigan native Bob Seger’s iconic raspy voice remains on the blue-color landscape for more than 50 years. From 6-7:30 p.m., July 11, the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St., will host “Turn the Page,” a biography of […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — On June 27 by a vote of 5-1 Groveland Township Planning Commission recommended for approval by the township board of trustees a special use permit for the Renaissance Festival. Trustee Jim Christopher voted no. At 7 p.m., July 10 the board of trustees is expected to vote on […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On June 26 the Goodrich Board of Education voted 7-0, two contract two security staff for the 2023-24 school year to monitor all areas of the high school, including the inside and outside along with the parking area. The cost of the staff is $32 per hour. “This is a fortunate, but unfortunate […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — The Atlas Township Fire Department has filed for a grant to receive 25 new SCBA face masks for their firefighters. The fire department will be replacing their aging SCBA or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, this year and Fire Chief Steve Bullen is hoping the Michigan Fire Equipment Grant will […]
By Jeff Hogan County Press Editor Lapeer County—At least 40 golf carts have been stolen from golf courses in Lapeer, Genesee and Shiawassee counties since late May, the most recent thefts reported last weekend. Police urge golf course owners to be on high alert and to secure their golf carts in the overnight hours, and […]
By Jeff Hogan County Press Editor (Editor’s note: This story was originally published in the July 2, 2023 edition of The County Press) Lapeer — Chadwick Mobley, 42, a suspect in the 2011 murder of Andrea Eilber was arrested June 28 by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) in Montana following a tip from a […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — The Village of Ortonville and the City of Lebel-sur-Quevillon, Quebec are about 760 miles apart and currently share a distinct similarity, smoke. Lots of smoke. The Lebel-sur-Quevillon is one of several Quebec areas recently evacuated that are ravaged by massive forest fires, with the smoke traveling to Michigan via […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Monday night the Goodrich Board of Trustees OK’d the hiring of two teachers at Reid Elementary School. Jennifer Woehlke, will be a new kindergarten teacher for the 2023-24 school year. Woehlke is a Goodrich resident with children in the middle school and high school. She earned a teaching […]