Corwin ‘Cory’ Reins

Corwin “Cory” Thomas Reins; 83; went to be with the LORD on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. He passed away peacefully at home with family at his side. Cory entered this life on October 31, 1936. He is survived by his daughters and grandchildren, Vickie (Jim) Gentry, Terrie (Jim) Sutton, Kim (Jeff) Langelier, Jami Howitt, Heather […]

Sweet idea

Sweet idea

Front from left, Darby Thomason, Zoey Hall, Emma Brough and Emily Linson. Back from left Cassidy Sparks, Melissa Aalbertsberg and Jessica Albertsberg. Goodrich Girl Scout Troop 31 during their annual cookie sale. Photo by Patrick McAbee.

‘Working’

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Mike Lefevre is 37 year old and works in a steel mill. His wife Carol, is a waitress in a neighborhood restaurant. The couple live in a two-flat dwelling somewhere in Cicero, on the outskirts of Chicago. They have two small children. “I’m a dying breed,” said Mike. “A laborer. […]

Comcast coming to township

Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- At the March 2 meeting, the township board voted 7-0 to enter into a franchise agreement with Comcast. “Comcast is asking to bring service into the Township on M-15, and it’s for a portion that’s out in front of the high school, and a quarter mile north and a […]

Art Van Furniture bankruptcy draws ire of customers

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Donna Anderson just wanted a complete living room set, but now that may just be a dream. “I bought a living room set that was on sale, and it didn’t have the ottoman,” said Anderson, a 2001 Goodrich graduate. “So I had to special order it, but Art Van said […]

Road rager arrested using fake badge

A felon with road rage who allegedly impersonated an officer is behind bars thanks to some quick thinking of an area motorist. At 12:07 p.m., on March 6, Brandon deputies spoke with an area man at the Brandon substation who stated that he had just picked his wife up from Pontiac, and that while they […]

District voters narrowly nixes school bond proposal

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On March 10, voters in Brandon, Groveland and Springfield townships voted against a bond proposal for Brandon Schools. “The district will be debriefing and discussing options over the next few weeks,” said district superintendent Dr. Matt Outlaw. “We have several projects that are time sensitive and others that may be […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

PUBLIC NOTICE – PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL GROVELAND TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING ATTENTION RESIDENTS MARCH 25, 2020 At 4 p.m. BUDGET HEARING FY 2020-2021 The Groveland Township Board will hold a public hearing at the regular Township Board of Trustees meeting on the proposed operating budget(s) for the Township General Fund, Building Fund and Fire Department Operating […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

GROVELAND TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The regular meeting of the Groveland Township Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Groveland Township Hall, 4695 Grange Hall Road, Holly, MI 48442. 248-634-41 52 The purpose of the meeting is to hear if Groveland Township should adopt an ORV Ordinance […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON Regular Meeting March 2, 2020 Call to order 7:00 p.m. Present:  Allen, Darnall, DePalma, Kordella, Marshall, Rumball, Thurman Items Approved: Agenda Consent Agenda Conditional Rezoning 2370 Granger Rd. OTV Lease Renewal Agreement Comcast Franchise Agreement Carlisle Wortman Consulting Agreement Clean-up Days Contract 2020 Gravel Request 2020 Dust Control Program Charitable […]