Summer fades to autumn
Michael Stebbins unloading pumpkins for his annual sale in Goodrich. The first day of fall arrives Sept. 22. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Council postpones heavy truck route ordinance vote, begins traffic study
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On Monday night the Goodrich Village Council postponed a vote for a second time on a proposed heavy truck route ordinance around the village until October 2024. The council then voted to conduct a traffic study on East and West Hegel roads. The proposed ordinance, introduced in July, emphasized […]
PC battery storage ordinance meeting set
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp.— An ordinance regarding a proposed Battery Energy Storage System is expected to be completed and discussed at The Groveland Township Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m., Sept. 24, at the township hall, 4695 Grange Hall Road, Holly. “We are going to be in pretty good shape with the ordinance […]
Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com The annual VFW Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen essay packets are now available. The theme for Voice of Democracy is ‘Is America Today our Forefathers’ Vision’ and the first place essay prize is $400, second place is $150. The packets are available in the counseling offices at Brandon and Goodrich […]
Making the connection: Atlas-Grand Blanc trails meet
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — On Sept. 11 volunteers from the Grand Blanc Grid gathered with the Walk, Bike, Run Atlas Township to recognize the community’s accomplishments and plans to move down the road. As the multi-year-long pathway project along the south side of Perry Road moves on to the final stage, the Grand Blanc Grid […]
GTFD Station One/MSP detachment moves forward
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — Construction of the new Groveland Township Fire Station One/Michigan State Police detachment is moving forward. “The project could be done as early as November,” said Bob DePalma, township supervisor who did not seek re-election this November. “The deadline is December.” The core of the communities municipal services, will […]
2024 Citizen of the Year: Dennis Hoffman
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com From serving his country to years as an advocate for veteran affairs, Ortonville resident Dennis Hoffman has delivered a message of community support and a dedication to giving back to those in need. “There are many veterans who can’t help themselves out there,” said Hoffman. “It’s just something I feel I […]
District buildings now Heart Safe
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — All the buildings in the Goodrich School District are now HEARTSafe. On Aug. 26, during the district school board meeting Goodrich Athletic Director Rob McRae along with Athletic Trainer Gabby Townsend announced the recently earned designation. “As a district we were doing 80-90% of these plans which were already in place,” said McRae. […]
After 40 years Goodrich Lions Club to sell building
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — Over the last four decades the Goodrich Lions building, 9186 State Road was a volunteer ambulance site, church and clubhouse. The landmark structure is now for sale. David Jones, Goodrich Lions member, said the organization will continue, however, the building will no longer be a part of the club. […]
Cook’s Farm Dairy voluntarily recalls some products, ‘out of an abundance of caution’
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Cook’s Farm Dairy, 2950 East Seymour Lake Road is voluntarily recalling ice cream and milk due to issues related to pasteurization. According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development the recall is being done out of an abundance of caution and there are no known illnesses […]