Spring catches
Ben Ohmer and Jonathan Cain fishing on the Goodrich Mill Pond. On April 27, trout statewide, inland walleye and northern pike will open in the lower peninsula. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
PC denies rezoning for veterans’ housing
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — On Wednesday night, the Atlas Township Planning Commission passed a motion to recommend to the township board of trustees to not approve a conditional rezoning request for property located at 11280 Hegel Road from Residential Agricultural to Special Housing District. Five of seven commissioners attended the meeting and […]
Goodrich interactive Legacy Wall
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — Earlier this year Goodrich schools introduced an interactive Legacy Wall located on the east end of the high school between the gym and auditorium. The digital touchscreen interface provides visitors an interactive archive, connecting past, present, and future generations. “We’re excited to provide a platform to serve as a […]
Work on Perry Road pathway delayed until May
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — A summer-long pathway project along the south side of Perry Road that was halted last November will not be resumed until early May. Construction of the two-mile section of the Iron Belle Trail from Atlas to Grand Blanc Township connecting the existing Gale Road trail and ending near Mancour Drive just east of […]
One dead, three injured in I-75 construction zone crash
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Springfield Twp. — On April 13, the Michigan State Police Detroit Regional Communication Center was notified of a minor four car hit and run crash that occurred in the left lane of Northbound I-75 South of the East Holly Road bridge. The section of highway is currently a construction zone. According […]
Township Trustee, Genesee County Parks Director Barry June retires
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — After more than two decades serving in township government and six years as director of the Genesee County Parks, Barry June will retire. “It’s time for the next generation to step up,” said June, 62. “I replaced Emery Bennett as trustee in 2004 after he served as trustee […]
Brandon Schools provide timeline for summer 2024 bond projects
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the Monday night meeting, Brian Smilnak, project architect for the Brandon Schools bond, provided a summer 2024 timeline to the board of education. The big projects outlined for the summer include exterior door replacement, middle school flooring replacement, pool construction, the high school auditorium lights and sound […]
Superintendent provides update on Brandon School strategic plan
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on Monday night, Brandon school district superintendent Carly Stone provided the board of education with an update on the strategic plan. The district circulated a survey, and held an open strategic plan forum over the past few months. “Everyone is aware we are engaging […]
Celestial show
The solar eclipse over Bowling Green Ohio on Monday. Several local residents make the trek southeast of Michigan to see a total eclipse. Photo: Dustin Scriven. By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — For a few minutes Monday, the moon stole the suns show plunging temperatures, bringing street lights to life and craning necks skyward. On […]
Campus K9s
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.— In 2025, there will be two new furry faces in the Brandon School District. Brandon is partnering with Campus K9s, a non-profit organization that raises and trains Social Emotional Learning (SEL) dogs for school districts. Their mission is to promote the well being of students and staff by providing […]