By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On May 4 township along with voters in the Village of Goodrich approved a police millage renewal of 2.1 mills and a fire millage of 1 mill. In addition, township and village voters approved a Genesee County 911 surcharge renewal but, rejected a new countywide millage for mental health services. […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- During the regular meeting Monday night, the township board voted 6-0 to approve a resolution requesting Oakland County to allocate $55 million of its American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds for a project to extend sewer service from Genesee County to serve Brandon Township. Trustee Dana DePalma […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon School District is discussing a “no mill increase over the current debt levy” bond proposal for the Nov. 2 election, and is asking the community for input. “During this month, we will be assessing our current facility and technology needs,” said district superintendent Dr. Karl Heidrich. “We strongly […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- A proposed township sewer plan along Dixie Highway could be the key to anchor a stronger business district. The plan for the Dixie Highway sewer project is to connect with the Genesee County sewer system near I-75 and Dixie Highway heading south to Grange Hall Road, then turn west […]
Mack Lintz of Flushing makes contact on April 27 at Ortonville Baseball fields during an U8 Coach Pitch game. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Just a few months ago receiving one of the three COVID-19 vaccinations was a challenge. From registration struggles to product shortages to long wait times the demand far out paced the supply. But there’s a new concern emerging on the horizon for providing people sufficient protected from the virus “vaccine wall” […]
By David Fleet Editor A state lawmaker has introduced legislation to establish a COVID-19 Vaccination Privacy Act that protects the personal freedoms and individual liberties of Michiganders from government overreach. House Bill 4667 introduced by State Rep. Sue Allor (R-Wolverine) would prohibit governmental entities from producing, issuing or incentivizing documentation for the purposes of certifying […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- Township firefighters will now stay a little safer thanks to the recent efforts of two local The Good Times in Goodrich Committee recently donated $500 and the Hannah’s Legacy Foundation-Goodrich matched that donation for a total of $1,000 to purchase three new fire helmets for the township fire department. […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On May 4 township along with voters in the Village of Goodrich will decide on a police millage renewal of 2.1 mills and a fire millage of 1 mill. There will be just two locations for township and village voters: The Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road and […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the Monday night regular meeting, the village council voted 5-0 to pay the village council members the standard pay for all regular, special, closed, public hearing, study session, committee, sub-committee meetings attended. The motion also stated that trustees can opt out of payment for any of the listed […]