By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is kicking off their summer programs. “Summertime means getting outdoors and what better way to bring the community together than the great lineup of summer activities that the DDA is hosting this year,” said Ortonville DDA President Courtney McClerren. “We feel that one of […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp.— Additional details of a proposed battery storage facility in Groveland Township were provided on Monday night during a special community meeting. On June 3, more than 60 area residents, local and public officials attended an informational meeting at Fire Station One, 14645 Dixie Hwy., regarding the proposed 300 MW […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville— In March a request for proposal was sent out for the remodel of the concession stand at Sherman Park. On May 20, the village council approved the construction bid of Brandon Township based-Wilton Building, pending the DNR grant coordinator approval. “It’s not super invasive, but it’s to renovate and update […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — From 4-6:30 p.m., June 13, Atlas Township, 7386 Gale Road, will host a Township Master Plan Open House. The gather will provide an opportunity for the community to review the current draft of the updated master plan. “The entire process has been citizen driven by the Master Plan […]
From left, Ron Allen, Carl Jeffrey, Ted Lambiris, Dennis Hoffman and Cliff Filhart. Members of Ortonville VFW Post 582 at the Ortonville Cemetery for Memorial Day observance. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — An 11-year-old died on May 25 after he was pulled from a Groveland Township lake following a search, according to Michigan State Police. The MSP Detroit Regional Communication Center received calls of a child that was missing in the water at the Holly Recreation Area, 8100 Grange Hall Road. There are no lifeguards […]
By Madeline Campbell mcampbell@mihomepaper.com Genesee County — Resolution language regarding a proposed increase and extension of the 911 surcharge will appear on ballots during the Aug. 6 primary election. This comes after the Genesee County Board of Commissioners passed a motion to approve an amendment to the resolution increasing the proposed surcharge from $2.60 per […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — On May 20 the Atlas Township Board of Trustees voted 5-0 to divide about $625,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds between two ongoing road projects. The ARPA funds were signed into law March 2021, providing $350 billion in relief to states and local governments to fight the continued impact […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — After 17 years, Rick McAvinchey is retiring from the Ortonville Planning Commission. “I applied for the planning commission in November of 2007, and was approved by the village council at that time,” he said. “My primary interest was in natural resource regulation and treatment of natural resources. We’ve made […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich —On May 13, the village council discussed an audit report from PSLZ, certified public accountants for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. Rana Emmons, audit partner and managing director delivered the report to the council. According to the 2023 audit, the village’s combined total net position is reported as $2,719,045 […]