Flag raising
Jim Morrow checks his flag before hoisting it back up at his home in Goodrich. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Village Council hatching new chicken ordinace
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the regular meeting on Monday night, the village council voted unanimously to approve changes to the ordinance regarding chicken ownership. The updated ordinance would allow a maximum of eight hen chickens on lots up to .5 acres. For lots in the village over .5 acres, an additional hen […]
XP League comes to town
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A 2018 Goodrich graduate is bringing esports to the Goodrich and Ortonville areas. “This is my home town,” said Aaron Cottrell, coach and coordinator for the North Oakland XPLeague. “I was working for an XPLeague in Macomb, but we decided to do it ourselves, my dad and I.” Cottrell, who […]
Brandon snags Federal CARES Tuition Credit
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Parents of Brandon preschool students were credited $200 towards their tuition thanks to the Federal CARES Tuition Credit. “In the fall, I applied for a tuition reimbursement grant,” said preschool director Diane Zedan. “The good news is that we were granted approval for this grant.” The credit affects those families […]
DDA, Consumers Energy team up for small businesses
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is partnering with Consumers Energy to support small businesses in Downtown Ortonville. Consumer Energy’s dollar-for-dollar match with the DDA’s 2021 recovery plan will create a buy one get one opportunity for the Downtown Dollars program. The DDA has received a grant for $4,000 to support […]
Letters to the Editor May 15, 2021
VFW Buddy Poppy Dear Editor, The Ortonville VFW thanks the community for their generous donations during our Buddy Poppy program. All funds collected during the annual sale returns to the community. Our VFW post supports the local charities and programs in our local schools for scholarships for students and Teacher of the Year program. Thank […]
Crime Watch May 15, 2021
Weed At 11:12 a.m., May 3, Brandon deputies responded to a report of an illegal marijuana grow operation. Upon arrival, deputies noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from the residence. No one answered the door, but there were several cars in the driveway. Deputies went to the back building and knocked on the door. […]
Public Notice: Atlas Township
PUBLIC NOTICE ATLAS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE, to the citizens of ATLAS TOWNSHIP, Genesee County, Goodrich, Michigan. The ATLAS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS will hold a PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021 AT 7:00 P.M. VIA ZOOM BY TELECOMMUNICATION/VIDEO CONFERENCE AS PERMITTED DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS. Join at www.zoom.us/join Meeting ID: […]
Public Notice: Ortonville
SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF ORTONVILLE REGULAR MEETING MAY 10, 2021 Item 1: CALL TO ORDER at 7:00pm Item 2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Item 3: ROLL CALL: Brice, Hayden, Dylus, George, Green, Nivelt, Randazzo Item 4: APPROVAL OF AGENDA Item 5: APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES Minutes of April 26, 2021 Item 6: PUBLIC COMMENT Item 7: CONSENT […]
Public Notice: Groveland Township
Synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 05/10/2021 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Accts Payable Financial Reports Investment Reports Board Minutes Twp / Fire 4/12/2021 PRESENTATIONS Holly Township Library NEW BUSINESS Approved 3 Year Audit Contract Approved BGYA Allocation Approved Payment for Holly Library Services Approved 2021 Poverty/Hardship Application Discussed Website Design RESOLUTIONS Approved […]