By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the village council voted 4-0 to spray the mill pond for weeds. Council President Pro-Tem Tim Light was absent with notice. The council approved $4,175, to treat the mill pond up to two times in the 2019 season for higher aquatics and algae. In addition, a fee of […]
Addy and Zoey Zackschewski going for a ride on a sunny day. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Township Public Library is beginning stage one of reopening. “Stage one is getting employees in the building, getting them PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), and checking in the over 6,000 items that are out right now,” said library director Rebecca Higgerson. Libraries statewide began closing in mid March to […]
By David Fleet Editor Tensions were high. “If we are going to seek change it must be from the top of law enforcement,” said Chris Swanson, Genesee County interim sheriff. “We forget the higher we go in our offices, the more we need to be in the community taking care of the most basic needs—going […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-Kim Hill’s mantra is simple. “We say welcome back, come and see us, we’re ready for you,” said Hill of Hill Floral and Décor, 457 Mill St. Hill is just one thousands of Michigan businesses responding after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced retailers can reopen to customers without an appointment on […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- Within the next two weeks Cranberries Café inside seating will be open again. “Thank you community for staying with us through the cornavirus shutdown,” said Patty Plant, owner of Cranberries Café, 10250 Hegel Road. “The curbside pickup was great, but there’s much to do before our inside dining is ready […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville- The VFW Post 582 has received national recognition for their efforts to honor Purple Heart recipients. On Wednesday, the Kansas City, Mo. based VFW National Headquarters notified VFW Post 582 Commander Dennis Hoffman of the national award of Merit for their Purple Heart Trail project. A later award date will […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Monday night, Ken Palka of Pfeffer, Hanniford, Palka CPAs presented the township’s annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2019. The township board approved their audit with a 7-0 vote. “The report that we are issuing is what we call an […]
By David Fleet Editor The upcoming Aug. 4 election will be in person with safety measures in place. Residents opting to vote through the mail, should contact the township Clerk’s office. Once the ballots from the county clerk are received and tested on the scanners, ballots will be mailed out the at the end of […]
Front from left, Olivia Levers, Dylan Zrnich, Rylie Morris and David Donnelon. Back from left, Chris Grennier, Blake Elliot and Josh Dubiel. Brandon Seniors with caps and gowns on May 21. Photo by Patrick McAbee. By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon seniors picked up their caps and gowns on May 21 in anticipation for their […]