By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night the Goodrich School Board of Trustees Ok’d improvements and additions to the security of the district. Funds for the security enhancements are part of the $20,930,000 bond extension approved by district voters on Aug. 4, 2020. Five companies responded to the request for bids. At a cost […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-A pair of thunderstorms on June 26 and 29 that ripped through the area producing damaging winds and heavy rain, produced no cloud rotations which could have produced tornadoes. JR Kirtek chief meteorologist for ABC Channel 12 News Flint said on Saturday five tornadoes were reported in the state, but […]
An American Flag and summer flowers in Ortonville. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor The 245th celebration of our independence will now sound and taste a little sweeter this Fourth of July. The fireworks, which will be launched at dusk from the Brandon Middle School on July 2 will now include a free scoop of Cook’s Ice Cream for the community thanks to a local […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- On Friday afternoon, Genesee County dive teams recovered the body of a 21-year-old Southfield man from the Atlas Millpond near Gale and Perry roads. NaQuan Khalid-William Baker was found by the dive team about 50 feet from shore. Baker, along with two other individuals were fishing in a rowboat when […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to resurfacing with three inches of gravel about three miles of roads. Henderson Road between Hegel and Green roads; Coolidge Road, between Henderson to Washburn roads with limestone and Henderson Road between Coolidge and Hegal roads. “The Genesee County Road […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to seek bids for parameter fencing of the Atlas Cemetery. The front section of fencing will be decorative or black wrought iron while the remainder of the fencing will be a standard cyclone style. “There’s been a lot of activities […]
By David Fleet Editor For some it invokes childhood memories. For others it’s a new experience they only read about. What ever the reason on July 3 and 4, the circus will be returning to Ortonville. “This will be our third circus,” said Ed Albertson, Ortonville Lions Club event coordinator. “We’ve had rave reviews every […]
Brandon Learn From Home Teacher Tina Luchow greets student Alaine Breault with a sign and gift. On June 15, Brandon Learn From Home students in the fifth and eighth grade participated in a drive-thru farewell to teachers and staff at the I-Tec Center, 609 S.Ortonville Road. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- On Monday night the township board of trustees agreed to move forward with possible changes in ordinances regarding marijuana growing in the township. Bob DePalma, township supervisor said the need for the ordinance follows calls from people questioning if marijuana can be grown in the township. “The answer we’ve […]