By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-By November Michigan voting districts will look much different. Earlier this month Rebecca Szetela, an independent commissioner from Canton, representing the Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission (MIRC) provided an overview of the process during a recent township meeting. “We are welcoming everyone’s ideas,” said Szetela, 47. “We are actively seeking comments […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.- The mood at the vaccination clinic on Saturday was uplifting and hope. “They were just so happy to be there,” said Jenny Roelandt, Ortonville Rite Aid, pharmacist. “Many expressed they could soon see their children and grandchildren. There was a feeling of relief from many.” That’s how Roelandt described […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the Monday night meeting, the council voted 6-1 to extend an offer to Ryan Madis the position of village manager, contingent on background checks and health screenings. Council member Kay Green voted against the offer. “There’s so much that happens in local government and I’m excited about all […]
Sawyer Mezger, an Oakwood Elementary School student creates a leprechaun trap on St. Patrick’s Day. According to tradition, one must believe leprechauns are real to trap one. It is also believed that leprechauns love gold and trickery unless captured. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- By this fall two miles of a primary township road will be much smoother and safer. In August 2019 the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to pave two miles of Barron Road. Trustee James Christopher was absent with notice. At a cost of $5.3 million, the process of […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- By a 5-0 vote on Monday night the township board of trustees authorize the township attorney to pursue legal easement to the Atlas Cemetery. The historical cemetery dating back more than 250 years, located on a 1/4 acre tract of land just behind the Atlas Baptist Church, 6396 S. […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On March 8, the Goodrich School Board voted 6-0 to authorize Okemos-based Stifel, Nicolaus and Company to test the municipal market to sell school districts refund bonds. The refunding bonds are for the purpose refinancing the school districts’ outstanding school bond loan fund balance of $4,626,000 as of May 27, 2021. […]
Dale Bond and Bill Haney boil sap in southern Brandon Township. Warm sunny days starting the maple sap flowing a few weeks ago. On average, a tapped maple will produce 10 to 20 gallons of sap per tap. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Bars and restaurants statewide could keep the drinks coming until 4 a.m. with a bill currently under consideration in the State House. The bill, sponsor Rep. Ryan Berman takes aim at helping bars financially after many lost during the coronavirus restrictions. The measure would allow businesses to stay open and serve […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the special meeting on Monday night, the village council voted unanimously to keep the current village ordinance that prohibits marijuana dispensaries in the village limits. “There was a petition request of a different ordinance,” said Tonja Brice village president. “The request is to reevaluate or revise that ordinance.” […]