The art of Valentine’s Day
Pre kindergarten students, Ani and Lawson create Valentine’s Day bracelets for their families at Reid Elementary on Wednesday. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Brandon interim superintendent contract extended
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer At the regular meeting Monday night, the Brandon Board of Education voted unanimously to extend the contract for interim superintendent Dr. Karl Heidrich. The previous contract was set to expire June 30, 2021, and the board extended it until June 30, 2022. “We are fortunate,” said board president Lisa Kavalhuna. […]
Board eyes septic work for Harvey Swanson
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer During the regular meeting Monday night, the Brandon Board of Education voted unanimously to put out a request for proposal for a new septic field to replace a current septic field that has failed at Harvey Swanson. There are three septic fields for the building. “The oldest one is in […]
New name for Holly Post Office
By David Fleet Editor The Holly Post Office, 108 W Maple St, Holly, will have a new name. In honor of the service and sacrifice of Holly residents throughout history and recognition that Holly is the home of the Great Lakes National Cemetery, the local post office will soon be officially known as the Holly […]
Pandemic can/bottle drive, returns additional safety for community
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- Area firefighters recently used a “can-do” project to benefit the community. Last year Township Firefighter Ben Rhode suggested the idea of having a can drive to help raise funds for the local firefighter’s association. The collection was enhanced due to the suspension of returnable beverage containers via Gov. Whitmer […]
Council OKs Crossman drain project split
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During a special meeting on Monday night the village council voted unanimously to approve splitting the Crossman park drain project into two sections and the cost of $60,000 for the east drain project. They will move forward as soon as possible with the east section, and will do the […]
Village road plans move forward
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night the village council voted 3-2 to approve $44,190 for the engineering costs of a proposed road paving project in the Goodrich Meadows Estates subdivision. The funds will come from the $60,000 allocated each year for village roads. The additional road fund millage was established by council in […]
Winter walk
Rick Duhnler pulling his daughter Adeie, along with Will and Holly on Jan. 30 at the Atlas County Park, 9139 Hegel Road, Goodrich. The 150 acre park is open 8 a.m.-sunset. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
‘They can play’
By David Fleet Editor On Thursday, Gov. Whitmer announced that indoor contact sports may resume on Feb. 8 as long as safety measures are followed. Whitmer said during a press conference sports can continue on Monday as long as masks are worn. If masks are not worn, student-athletes must have regular COVID-19 testing. “I appreciate […]
Brandon Township police calls drop, domestic cases soar
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- At the board meeting on Monday night, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon substation commander Lt. Greg Glover gave his 2020 year-end report. “We are substantially down because of the COVID,” said Glover. “We responded to 6,751 calls this year, down 861 calls. Traffic citations, we wrote 1,300 tickets […]