Higher gravel prices curb township road project

By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-Earlier this year the township approved the application fresh gravel for about three miles of Bald Eagle Lake Road. The approval is necessary prior to Oakland Countywide bulk order for gravel for township roads. However, on June 10 the township board of trustees cancelled their order due to some rather […]

Township planning director title, pay hike Ok’d by board

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 3-2 to increase planning commission director Rick Misek pay to $1,000 and change his title to Township Departmental Advisor. Township Supervisor Tere Onica and Trustees Barry June and Patrick Major voted for the position and pay change. Clerk Katie Vick […]

State park named

By David Fleet Editor Michigan’s newest state park will be called the Holly Oaks ORV Park. More than 750 individuals responded to a request of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in April to name the state’s newest state park located in a former sand and gravel mining operation in Groveland and Holly townships off […]

Dixie Byway quilt trail

By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-Every quilt tells a story. And when quilt patterns end up painted on the side of a barn or building—the story will be spread to many. Such is the idea of the painted barn quilts which are gaining in popularity across the nation. That grassroots rural art project could soon […]

New slope with Mt. Holly,DNR land swap

By David Fleet Editor The first skiable snow fall is several months away—but Mark Tibbits, general manager of Mt. Holly Ski and Snowboard Resort can’t wait. Earlier this month, Tibbits announced negotiations are ongoing for a land swap with neighboring property owned by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources of about 6.39 acres to create […]

Less bang on 4th as fireworks law tighten

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-With the Fourth of July Memorial Day just weeks away— the local firework shows are sure to echo throughout the township. Prior to lighting up the night, a few new firework laws should be considered before the booms of summer echo. On Monday night the township board of trustees voted […]

Michigan’s suffrage amendment

Michigan’s suffrage amendment

Brandon Township Clerk Candee Allen, Supervisor Kathy Thurman, and Treasurer Terri Darnall with the 19th amendment victory flag. The 36 stars represent the 36 states needed to ratify the amendment for it to become part of the US constitution. Photo by Patrick McAbee. By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On June 10, 1919, Michigan became one […]

Village eyes millage hike to fix roads

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the village council voted 4-1 to set a public hearing to consider a new proposed millage rate of 6 mills. Council member Doug McAbee voted no. The public hearing will be at 6 p.m., June 24, at the village offices, 7338 S. State Road. Village council members say […]

Great Cycle Challenge: Biking to fight kids’s cancer

By David Fleet Editor Continual rain and plenty of traffic on area roads has not hampered Kathy Bolton’s mission. By Tuesday afternoon Bolton, had biked more than 113 miles of a 250 goal as part of the month of June’s Great Cycle Challenge. “I’ll knock back that 250 miles back before the end of the […]

Auto break-in suspects sought

Area law enforcement need assistance in finding two individuals of interest sought in a rash of larcenies from vehicles in the Seymour Lake and Sashabaw roads area. In addition, vehicles along with Oak Hill and Dartmouth roads have also been targeted. The two may also be connected with similar larcenies in the Independence Township area. […]