By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. —On Jan. 30, three educators were honored in the Brandon School District with teacher of the year awards. At the secondary level, the recipient was high school teacher Jenny Gieselman. “From the time I was an upper elementary student, I have always loved working with kids,” she said. […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Michigan — Beginning in March 2024, Public Act 7 of 2023 will go into affect. PA 7 repeals the retention component of the Read by Grade Three law, which required students who did not meet state standards for reading by the end of third grade to repeat the grade. Originally […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — In January, the Goodrich Village Council along with consulting engineers from Wade Trim applied for a Dam Risk Reduction Grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The deadline was Jan. 31. If approved, the $200,000 grant which requires a $20,000, 10% match from the village, […]
By David Fleet Editor Detroit —With 10:29 left in the third quarter of Sunday’s Tampa Bay vs. Detroit Lions NFC Divisional Playoff game, more than 65,000 rowdy fans cheered for more than a football team. Brandon Township resident and Navy Veteran Stephen Najor stepped onto Ford Field to a deafening ovation during a television break as […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Following a site visit in November, the Michigan Municipal League Foundation provided the village of Ortonville with an opportunity report. “The report gives us a fresh perspective on what the village is going well, and areas that could be improved,” said Village Manager Ryan Madis. The report, which […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — Since the start of the new school year Ashley LaHaye, Brandon Schools director of food services has been cooking. A lot. From September through December the district has served about 17,000 more breakfasts, and 30,000 more lunches than the previous year. “The higher participation rate definitely helps keep […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the Monday night meeting the village council voted 4-1 to allow the planning commission to review the approval process regarding temporary uses and definitions to ensure that the section of the code of ordinances is clarified. In the meeting packet, the village manager provided a letter about […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.— On Monday night the Atlas Township Board of Trustees voted 5-0 to replace the recreational pathways millage. A yes vote on the Aug. 6 ballot, means an existing millage of .125 or $6.25 per year taxable value $100,000 will continue. The five year millage will generate an estimated $56,625 […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Monday night the Goodrich School Board voted 5-0 to OK a May 7 ballot proposal for a district sinking fund. Vice President Jeff Brown and Trustee Scott VanSumeren were absent with notice. Voters in the Goodrich School District which includes parts of Atlas and Groveland townships, including the […]
A pair of bald eagles on their nest just south of Brandon Township. Local sightings of the majestic birds that at one time were endangered have been on the rise. On Jan. 30, the Clarkston Area Backyard Birders Club will open their 2024 meetings with a discussion of threatened and endangered birds.