By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- A township trustee is under fire follow his comments regarding a recent local protest. At Monday’s township board of trustees meeting, five residents spoke about the response trustee Bob Marshall had to the anti-racism rally on M-15 on June 6. The rally, like many protests and riots across […]
The Arnesen family holding up their faces as they drive by the Goodrich elementary schools on Tuesday. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On June 6, around 30 Brandon residents gathered on M-15 near the entrance to Brandon High School for a peaceful, anti-racism rally. “We wanted to show support for our community members, people of color,” said Tammy Battaglia, one of the organizers of the rally. “That’s more why we […]
By David Fleet Editor Capt. Jason Gould described the Genesee County Jail as a concrete Petri dish, that if the coronavirus ever infests it will run through like wildfire. Despite how contagious and potentially deadly the COVID-19 virus is, as of June 9, the Genesee County Jail reports zero cases with inmates. “The key to […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer This week, Bryce Martin picked up his school belongings, as well as his Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance Youth Recognition Award and yard sign. “With the cooperation of all the principals and their staff we have been able to get a sign for the yard and a packet of certificates to […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Phones are ringing off the hook at Amedae Salon. “We’re ready to just have some normalcy back in our lives,” said owner Tammy Perrin. “Our clients are like family, we miss them.” Amedae Salon, 2211 Allen Road, is one of many Michigan salons that will be able to reopen […]
David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Aug. 1 it will be Good Times in Goodrich again. On Monday night Jim Green and Jenny McKenzie of Goodrich Festival and Events attended the village council meeting to update the community on the top local summer event. “We are going to pursue the festival this year, following the state rules […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-More cash is flowing into the village dam. On Monday night the village council voted 4-0 to approve $26,300 to repair a breach in the village dam. The cost includes $21,800 for Midland-based Fisher Contracting and $4,500 for Wade Trim. Council President Pro-Tem Tim Light was absent with notice. The meeting […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- Inspiration around every corner at The Findery. Last month Glenda Brady opened The Findery, 360 N Ortonville Road (in the Bueche’s Plaza) with a simple mission, to create a beautiful line of products that inspire, motivate and help the customer create a unique living space where the only limit […]
By David Fleet Editor It took World War II to cancel the Oakland County Fair in 1940. Now, it’s a pandemic that halted the mid summer tradition. On June 3, the Oakland County Fair Board voted to cancel the traditional 2020 Oakland County Fair set for July 10-19. Groveland Township resident and Oakland County Fair […]