Lena Ivale ‘Lee’ Beasley

Lena Ivalee “Lee” Beasley, 88, of Flint, Michigan passed into the arms of Jesus on July 7, 2019 after a long illness. Lee was born in Lenoir, NC on March 9, 1931 to Robert and Ardna (Stanley)Phillips. Her siblings Ruth, Mae, J.C., Gay, Herman, Ray and Hazel have already gone. Lee moved to Michigan in 1953 but […]

Summer jump

Summer jump

From left, Mea, 5, Ada, 3, and Ella, 7, Shafer beat the heat in a sprinkler during a humid, hot early summer after in Brandon Township. Photo by Patrick McAbee.

Local named ‘Best of Detroit Makeup Artist’

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A 2011 Brandon Grad was voted HOUR Detroit’s Best of Detroit Makeup Artist for 2019. “I didn’t even know until a friend tagged me in the (facebook) post,” said Alexandria Bishop. “I had no idea I’d even be in the running because there are so many talented local makeup artists.” […]

Revisions to township spacing ordinances OK’d

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- At the Monday night meeting, the board introduced the first reading of two revised ordinances that pertain to group homes with a 6-1 vote. Trustee Dana DePalma voted against both motions. “Tonight, you’re being presented with the first reading of the zoning ordinance amendment to amend the permitted […]

Township Taco Bell on the way but delayed

By Shelby Stwart Staff Writer The construction of the Tacobell in Brandon Township is currently on hold. “We were told that Tacobell is having a hard time getting a contractor,” said township trustee and planning commission member Kris Kordella. The Taco Bell, which is planned to be on the north side of Genisys Credit Union […]

Board grapples with livestock numbers

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- When it comes to township livestock, it could soon pay to be small. At the Monday night meeting, the township board considered revising township ordinance Sec. 46-282-(2) Animal Maintenance. “The current ordinance, the way it stands, does not differentiate between a draft horse and a mini,” said Trustee […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

GROVELAND TOWNSHIP LEGAL NOTICE The regular meeting of the Groveland Township Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Groveland Township Hall, 4695 Grange Hall Road, Holly, MI 48442. The purpose of the meeting is to hear the following: SUP2019-001 ROTTEN MANOR, WALLY FRUIT, 13245 DIXIE HWY. 02-18-200-002, […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

GROVELAND TOWNSHIP LEGAL NOTICE The regular meeting of the Groveland Township Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Groveland Township Hall, 4695 Grange Hall Road, Holly, MI 48442. The purpose of the meeting is to hear the following: AMEND SEC.38-299 ZONING SPECIFICATIONS. ARTICLE III. LAND DIVISION/ LAND […]

Public Notice: Atlas Township

PUBLIC NOTICE ATLAS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE, to the citizens of ATLAS TOWNSHIP, Genesee County, Goodrich, Michigan. The ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS will hold a PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY JULY 24,2019 AT 7:00 PM LOCATED AT THE GOODRICH LIBRARY, 10237 HEGEL RD., GOODRICH, MI 48438 to consider request for a variance for an […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

PUBLIC NOTICE GROVELAND TOWNSHIP GROVELAND TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Deferment of Summer Taxes Application for deferment of Summer Taxes are available at the Township Hall. Principal residents who are Senior citizens, paraplegics, quadriplegics, eligible serviceman, eligible veterans, eligible widows, blind persons or totally and permanently disabled, who can verify that their household income for the preceding calendar […]