Flipping over summer
Aurora Gavette shows her family a cartwheel on the beach at Heron Beach, located in the Holly Recreation Area, 8100 Grange Hall Road, Groveland Township. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Masks optional this fall at Goodrich Schools Distirct
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- Masking will be a choice this fall when students and teachers head back this fall. Distirct Superintendent Wayne Wright released a letter to parents on July 26 regarding masks when school starts up Aug. 30. “We know that choice is important to our parents. At this time, masking will be […]
It’s Good Times again
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Good Times are here again. On Aug. 7 Good Times in Goodrich will begin with a day of cars, food and activities for the whole family. “It’s biggest small festival that nobody has heard of,” said Jim Green, of Goodrich Festival and Events. “It’s all about community, family and fun. A […]
Township man charged with assault, domestic violence
A Brandon Township man was arraigned last week for one count of felonious assault, a four year felony, and one count of aggravated domestic violence, a one year misdemeanor. Vernon George Miller Jr., 58, was arrested on July 22 for aggravated domestic assault to his girlfriend. The victim has known Miller for almost 40 years […]
Sheriff releases new details in Atlas Township homicide
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-At about noon, Sunday July 11, Genesee County Deputies responded to a report of a suspicious death near the 5100 block of South Vassar near Jordan roads, according to a report issued by Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson on Facebook. As of press time at noon, July 29 no suspects […]
Michigan made
Michigan Lilies (Lilium michiganense ) are a native wild lily of the Great Lakes region. These stunning beauties are blossoming now in moist woodlands and are easily recognized by their six orange petals with brownish-purple dots. Photo by Jonathan Schechter, Brandon Township
Brandon School District will be mask optional this fall
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer As of right now, Brandon Schools will be mask optional for summer school and the fall. “Summer school programs will be mask optional for all of our buildings,” said Superintendent Dr. Karl Heidrich. “We’re expecting to continue mask optional for the fall, so that’s something that I would be addressing […]
Nov. 2, Brandon Schools bond vote set
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer During the Monday night meeting, the Brandon board of education voted 7-0 to approve the ballot language and call for an election for the upcoming bond. The vote will be on Nov. 2. “We’ll have an informational calendar that we will put out, and that will be all the activities […]
OCEF:Back-to-school supplies needed
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer It may only be July, but the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is preparing for back-to-school time. “Again this year the OCEF along with the Christian Service Office at St. Anne will be collecting school supplies to assist our pantry clients with school-age children,” said Karyn Milligan, St. Anne’s Christian service […]
GTF Station 1/MSP plans set for bids
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-Plans for a new township Fire Station One and Michigan State Police detachment have been sent to Lansing for final approval. The final plans for the 14,400 square feet single story building to be located on township property near the MABAS storage warehouse at 7337 Grange Hall Road on about […]