By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- On Monday night the township board of trustees received a report following the investigation of unspecified written allegations against the Township Fire Chief Kevin Mason. “I’m extremely pleased and not at all surprised to say that after a very comprehensive analysis and dozens and dozens of interviews with the entire […]
By David Fleet Editor On Nov. 3 for both parties, voter turnout was record-breaking. According to Bloomberg, at least 161 million Americans voted in the 2020 election, the largest number of voters in a U.S. presidential election in history. The up-tick voting trend continued locally. In Oakland County voter turnout was 74.8 percent with 775,158 […]
Julius Scheiski and Lucy Potvin mask up for the Halloween parade in downtown Goodrich. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-Township and Genesee County residents may be considering some new turns. The Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission is currently seeking input from area communities like Atlas Township and Goodrich for possible locations for traffic roundabouts. The comprehensive traffic safety study will evaluate more than 3,600 intersections throughout Genesee County, building […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Blackhawk Head Football Coach Brad Zube stellar resume features a 37-12 record in five years, five consecutive playoff appearances and a recent top 9 AP state high school ranking. Zube’s peers recently recognized his accomplishments by naming him— 2020 Flint Metro League Stars Division Coach of the Year. “The Coach […]
By David Fleet Editor A new look for local boards and councils in Oakland County as newcomers ruled the day in the Village of Ortonville, Brandon Township and the Brandon School Board. For Ortonville Village Council Incumbent President Tonja Brice gathered 484 votes and defeated President-pro-tem challenger Dan Eschmann with 207 votes to retain her […]
By David Fleet Editor On Tuesday, Village of Goodrich newcomers Melissa Schluentz, Keith Walworth and Sherry Ann Moore were elected and will comprise the new majority on the five council board. Council incumbents opted not to seek re-election. Shirley Kautman-Jones (R) was elected as Atlas Township Supervisor with 3,678 votes or 66 percent over Democrat […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund Food Pantry is handling their Thanksgiving Food Drive differently this year. “As we continue to face the challenges 2020 has brought to our beautiful world, OCEF has been working to make the necessary changes regarding our holiday distribution to protect not only our families, but […]
Annabelle Roelandt, 1, and her father Christopher Roelandt of Hadley carve up a pumpkin for Halloween. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On Oct. 19 the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to fund six new electric wells to supply water for fire suppression. The cost will be $30,000 each and will be purchased at a rate of one well per year. “The (well) topic came up to the board a few […]