By David Fleet Editor Just a year ago mask wearing, social distancing and contact tracing were not a part of the daily routines. Then the coronavirus arrived—schools closed, sporting events were canceled, and a national state of emergency was declared. March 10 marked the one-year anniversary of the first two cases of COVID-19 in Michigan. […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night, the village council voted 4-0 to consider refinancing the Rural Development Loan taken out in 2003 for the construction of the village offices. About 22 years remain on the current loan for the village offices at an interest rate of 4.250 percent, the unpaid balance is $819,074. […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-The village council voted 4-0 on Monday night to contribute up to $1,300 for a portion of the cost to install and remove the village holiday/Christmas decorations on Hegel Road and M-15. Goodrich Lion’s Club requested the village and Atlas Township to split the $2,600 cost of installing and removing the […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-In the first two days of vaccine sign-ups, Brandon Township Library staff has assisted with registering seven people on the computer and 11 people over the phone. The Brandon Township Library, 304 South St., has offered to provide COVID-19 appointment assistance for people who walk-in to use library computers or call […]
Groveland Twp.-On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to appointed Jeff Penzien to replace Jim Kelty on the township planning commission. Jeff along with wife Karen have been residents of the township since 1998. “We have grown accustomed to the open space, abundance of nature and serenity that surrounds us,” said Penzien. […]
“Thing 1” a.k.a. Brandie Bevel, Oakwood Elementary teacher helps kick off March is Reading Month Elementary celebration on Wednesday Brandon Learn from Home teachers dressed as Dr. Seuss characters and passed out bags with some reading activities and treasures. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Groveland Twp.-The Ortonville Cemetery will be holding their annual spring clean-up day on April 1, though the full process will take about a month. Those with items on the grave sites of their loved ones are asked to come collect the items that don’t meet cemetery standards. “It’s a safety […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville- As the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out, the township library is providing some much needed help for those challenged by the technology gap. As the availability of now three COVID-19 vaccinations come out scheduling for healthcare providers to give the doses require patients to sign up online, a task that is […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Community Relief Fund is gearing up for two big fundraisers, Sharin’ O’ the Green and the Easter Holiday food drive. “Once again, in order to protect our pantry families and our hard- working pantry staff, OCEF will be doing an Easter Distribution, but we will be handling it […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- During the regular Monday night meeting, the township board of trustees voted unanimously to postpone the second reading of an ordinance modification to the accessory buildings ordinance. The ordinance, 46-242 (1) (c)-46-242 (d) (2), 46-242 (3) and 46-282 (b) (6), is in regards to accessory buildings under the […]