With an all-Republican primary ballot, this year’s Atlas Township board was decided in the primary election. In Atlas Township, unchallenged supervisor Paul Amman (R) will remain in office with 386 votes; unchallenged clerk Tere Onica (R) received 388 votes, and unchallenged treasurer Ann Marie Slagle (R) received 380 votes. Of three contestants for two Atlas […]
Goodrich – Heading south on M-15, EZ Ponds is barely visible before rounding the bend to cross the bridge out of town. Turn into the drive, and you’ll be rewarded with an oasis of information to build or maintain your own water garden, along with soothing scenery, home to deer, Canada geese, and other wildlife. […]
Lynn Cannon learns best through playing back audio tapes of class notes, or seeing words highlighted in glowing colors. ‘I’m a tactile and audible learner,? Lynn says brightly. Like any student, it takes a bit of wrestling with a concept before understanding dawns. Then, Eureka. She’s got it. For Teresa Cannon’both mother and teacher to […]
Atlas Twp. – Local families will soon be packing up for the Genesee County Fair. The fair will be held this year Aug. 16 to 22 at the Genesee County Fairgrounds Everett A. Cummings Center, located at G-6130 Mt. Morris Road in Mt. Morris. With the sound of bleating animals, the announcer welcoming guests, and […]
The following is public information from official documents, including written statements, handwritten eyewitness accounts, court recordings and press releases from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department substation, Brandon Township, and the Michigan State Police post in Groveland Township. Give it up On July 26 a Granger Road resident complained that his girlfriend had his wallet and […]
Plein air painters meet The Outpost Artist Society of Groveland Township invites local artists to bring their paints and brushes to meet for free plein air painting sessions on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning Aug. 7 at Wojo’s Greenhouse in Ortonville, Aug. 14 at Depot Park in Clarkston, Aug. 21 at Rudy’s […]
Brandon Twp. – While they can’t be found in the World Wrestling arena, names like ‘Crush,? ‘Big Buck,? or the ‘Human Shredder,? might conjure up images of theatrical dramas. Not so, however of Chris ‘Crush? Rusher of the Stand Strength Team ministries who says the strength team is dedicated to helping kids make the right […]
Through nearly 56 years, Gerald and Alice Marsh have remained true to one another and their community. The couple, who were married Aug. 13, 1948, will celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary this coming Friday. They originally met when the former Alice Burton moved with her family from Hadley Township to Ortonville. ‘I was a paper […]
Groveland Twp.- Township supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and trustees, all running unopposed, were re-elected in the Aug. 3 primary election. Supervisor Robert DePalma earned 451 votes, while Clerk Pamela Mazich received 453 votes and Treasurer Shirley Scramlin 454. Trustees David Ax and Diane Howell were re-elected with 379 and 375 votes, respectively.
Brandon Twp – On a chilly February morning Missy, draped with an empty saddle, stood stoically silent at the grave site of her 16-year-old owner, handler, and partner, Tiffany Lambiris. At the request of her parents, Monica and Roc Lambiris, the Brandon Equestrian Team were pallbearers while coaches Kathy Stockley and Sharon Larson accompanied the […]