By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- During the regular meeting on Oct. 21, the board of education voted 5-0 to approve the yearly contract for the Brandon Education Association and extend the current contract for the Brandon Administrators Association for one month. Board members Lisa Kavalhuna and Kevin McClellen were absent with notice. “We’re […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-By a 7-0 vote on Monday night the township board of trustees postponed a public hearing following a petition from residents to pave about a half mile of Ridge Road, south of the Green Road intersection from where the pavement ends south to Lake Shore Bluffs. “It’s all preliminary,” said […]
By David Fleet Editor On Monday the Supreme Court tossed out a lower court ruling that would have forced a substantial redrawing of Michigan’s congressional and state legislative voting maps in a bid to give Republicans less of an edge. “Evidence points to only one conclusion: partisan considerations played a central role in every aspect […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A Macomb County man went on trial on Oct. 21 for charges of allegedly killing an Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy on Nov. 23, 2017 in Brandon Township. Christopher Berak, 24, is charged with first degree premeditated murder and murder of a police officer, Deputy Eric Overall. Overall was struck and […]
A maple tree now in full color in southeastern Michigan. With sun and temperatures in the 50s forecasted for the weekend color tours are a good idea before the first snow. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- At the Tuesday night meeting, the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to donate $2,000 to the Old Mill Museum’s blacksmith shop, a project that started in May. Township Treasurer Shelly Kidd was absent with notice. The blacksmith building was constructed earlier this month. Now, a cement pad will […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On Oct. 6, 48 people participated in the annual Ortonville CROP Walk. “The CROP Walk saw an increase of walkers this year, 48,” said Sue Sirgany, a member of the committee for the walk. “We had 38 last year.” The annual walk, raised over $3,000, but counting is not done. […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- Township firefighters will be safer this year thanks to some local donations and the efforts of Ed Klimek, township assistant chief The township fire department was recently approved for a $3,579.18 grant to purchase 12 wildland firefighting jumpsuits. “Overexertion, stress, and medical conditions are accounting for more than 50 […]
By David Fleet Editor A Genesee County woman could soon be facing criminal charges following allegations of hunter harassment. Conservation Officer Justin Muehlhauser investigated an ongoing complaint regarding waterfowl hunting on a local pond. “The neighbors do not like hearing the gun shots, so there have been several complaints over the past few years,” reported […]
By David Fleet Editor It’s only mid October but the rut is on, at least for two whitetailed deer. Earlier this month, a conservation officer responded to two bucks with their antlers stuck together in the front yard along a busy Springfiled Township road. The bucks had been engaged in a fight—common for mid- November […]