By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- A new source of funding could soon be available to upgrade the village dam. On Nov. 8, the village council authorized Village Administrator/Clerk Sheri Wilkerson to work with Kevin Cook project manager of Wade Trim to secure funding through a proposed Dam Risk Reduction Revolving Loan Fund. The council is […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the board of trustees raised substitute teacher rates from $85 to $95 per day. “Several districts have (raised their rates),” said Wayne Wright, district superintendent. “We are not going to get any more, rather we want to keep what we have.” While finding and retaining employees continues to […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-For more than a quarter of century Jenny Sevigny has served the township on the planning commission. Earlier this month she announced her retirement. “If I live here I should be active here,” said Sevigny. “I love Groveland Township, we’ve strived to maintain the rural charter and it’s been an […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.- Hunters strive to connect with a deer. For motorists it’s just not the case “We are getting several car-deer accidents a day,” said Lt. Greg Glover, Oakland County Sheriff Office Brandon Substation commander. Crashes with deer increase during Michigan’s firearm hunting season which opened Nov. 15. “It’s on a […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Fire Department will be sending three of their Firefighter/EMT staff to receive the necessary schooling to become Engineer/Medics. The program has been approved by the Brandon Township board and the Ortonville village council. “They go two days a week and then they’re going to have some Saturdays for […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night the school board of trustees voted 6-0 to approve three bids for upgrades for Reid Elementary School. On Nov. 13, three bids for plumbing upgrades; four bids for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and four bids for the electrical. The total cost is $156,500. “We took […]
By David Fleet Editor On Nov. 15 Genesee County Medical Health Officer Dr. Pamela Hackert announced at a press conference that the Genesee County school mask mandate will be lifted on Dec. 22. Hackert still recommends that school districts require universal masking of students, staff and teachers. “On Nov. 2 the CDC granted emergency use […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-At 2:15 p.m., Nov. 12, the township fire department responded to a fire at the Atlas Valley Golf Club, 8313 Perry Road. In addition to Atlas Township, Davison and Grand Blanc townships also responded to the fire. When firefighters arrived an active fire was ongoing in the basement of the […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 3-2 to not increase the special assessment over the current amount of $125 per year to $194 per year, per improved parcel for trash and recycling collection. Trustees Pat Major and Barry June along with Treasurer Ann Marie Moore voted […]
By David Fleet Editor Any great story from one’s youth starts in the backyard. For 2019 Brandon High School graduate and township resident Noah Cox, the years growing up in Ortonville, his friends, acquaintances and family that shaped the next chapters of his life are compiled in his first book, “Squirrel Town.” “I hope to […]