By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- From 9 a.m.-2 p.m., on Sept. 11, the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority and the Brandon School District will host ‘September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World’, an exhibition on the history of 9/11, during their weekly Farmer’s Market. The exhibition will be in Old Town Hall, 486 […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The roundabout construction at the intersection of Oakhill and Sashabaw roads has been postponed until Sept. 7. The intersection was set to close on September 1, but closure was delayed due to utility issues, according to the Road Commission for Oakland County. The detour for the intersection on […]
By David Fleet Editor Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Aug. 27 the department will not file criminal charges against former Goodrich Athletic Director and Assistant Principal David Davis related to inappropriate behavior with former students. Davis’ actions led to an internal investigation conducted by the district, Davis’ subsequent resignation, and a special request […]
Leo Simpson, 5, and Kateri, Coleman, 5, of Brandon Township take a dip and cool down on Wednesday during a few 90 degree days. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Starting Aug. 24, the Oakland County Health Department has mandated that masks must be worn for all students and staff, grades PK-12, which includes the Brandon School District. “This order is effective for our school district beginning today,” said Brandon superintendent Dr. Karl Heidrich in a letter to families on […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Construction for the roundabout at Oakhill and Sashabaw roads will begin on Aug. 31, and the intersection will close on Sept. 1. The project will replace the current four-way-stop intersection with a compact roundabout, and is funded partially by a federal safety grant. “It was not a highly […]
Stephanie Weil driving a tractor on the Weil’s Farm in Goodrich. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor The Genesee County Health Department will now require all students in kindergarten through sixth grade as well as teachers and staff to wear masks in schools and other indoor educational settings following an announcement in Aug. 12. The county-wide public health order issue from Genesee County Health Department Medical Health Officer […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- On Monday night during the township board of trustees meeting, Kolby Miller, chief executive officer for Medstar Ambulance provided an overview of a proposed agreement for service to the township and the Village of Goodrich. “We know that the EMS system in Genesee County has had some challenges at […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Aug. 9, the village council voted 4-0 to approve funding for the Goodrich Meadows Subdivision road rehabilitation project special assessment. Council member Wendy Ciaramitaro was absent. The owners of the 83 parcels in Goodrich Meadows Estates will then share the cost, through a special assessment. Sparta-based Choice One Bank offered […]