By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On June 29 at a special meeting, the school board of education voted 7-0 to approve long time educator Wayne Wright as an interim superintendent. The one-year contract is effective July 1 until June 30, 2020. The decision follows the resignation on June 30 of district superintendent Ryan Relken. Over 29 […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- When it comes to township livestock, it could soon pay to be small. At the Monday night meeting, the township board considered revising township ordinance Sec. 46-282-(2) Animal Maintenance. “The current ordinance, the way it stands, does not differentiate between a draft horse and a mini,” said Trustee […]
From left, Reese Wagner and Lainey Willis check out their faces during during the 5th annual Family Movie Night, June 22 at the Brandon Township Community Park. See more photos by Patrick McAbee page 15.
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-Six new wells to supply water for the township fire department are planned. On June 17 at the township board of trustees along with Township Fire Chief Steve Bullen discussed the project, which are budgeted over the next six years. The cost of each well is about $30,000. “Our goal […]
On June 19, at 8:32 a.m., Brandon deputies arrested a township resident and business owner for a felony warrant. The warrant sites three felony charges and two misdemeanor charges. Deputies observed Zaky Elkour parked across from the Brandon substation. They had knowledge of a valid felony warrant from a previous case involving Elkour. When he […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Beginning July 1, Sashabaw Road between Sherwood and Granger roads will be closed for paving. The construction is expected to be completed in late fall. During construction, residential access will be maintained. The detour for through, northbound traffic will be west on Sherwood to Perry Lake roads, north on […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-It’s official—the Purple heart Trail is open. On Monday, the Michigan Department of Transportation installed two five feet by two feet signs at the north and south entrance to the village designating the mile long section of M-15. “It’s the Purple Heart Trail Memorial Highway, and it starts at George Washington’s […]
By David Fleet Editor The sights, sounds and smells of the village blacksmiths more than a half century ago moved one step closer on Tuesday as the efforts of a team of Ortonville Historical Society members hosted a groundbreaking for the new attraction. Community members gathered at the future construction site of the blacksmith shop […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- On June 10, the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to OK $33,409 for a development of a new GTFD Training Center. The money will come from the township infrastructure fund. The training center will be constructed of a total of five shipping containers each approximately 40 feet-by-8 feet […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A Detroit area man was arrested in Brandon Township on June 18 following a confrontation with police. At 1:57 p.m., Brandon deputies responded to a report of suspicious circumstances. The caller stated that a man pulled into their driveway in a black car and parked. She did not know who […]