By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-About 47 acres of village owed wooded property may soon be off limits to just about everything. On Monday night, the council voted 4-3 to have an ordinance drafted for the Ortonville Preservation Park, that would make it not to be used for off-read vehicles, motor bikes, or developed bike […]
By David Fleet Editor On Sept. 21, veteran Firefighter/EMS Paul Ramelis was honored at the 40th annual service for the Michigan Firemen’s Memorial, Roscommon, Mich. He was one of 108 firefighters including four who died in the line of duty honored during the weekend gathering. Ramelis, 57, died Jun 28, 2019 following a long battle […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Township resident Nathan Gentile has worked for General Motors for 12 years. He was hired during the 2007 contract year at Orion Assembly, UAW Local 5960 after being a temporary employee for little over a year. He currently works at Flint Assembly UAW Local 598. “Being a UAW member is […]
A tiny frog found refuge in the bloom of an Atlas Township lily. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-On Monday at the school board meeting, Paul Bryant and Chris Kassab of Plante Moran presented the school district’s annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. The board voted 6-0 to approve the audit. Board member Kevin McClellen was absent with notice. […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.– Brad DeVries a CPA for Yeo & Yeo, presented the annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019 at Monday’s township board of trustee meeting. On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to accept the audit. According to the audit, […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The Library renovations are almost complete, and they will be hosting a grand re-opening on Sept. 27. “At 9 a.m., we will have a ribbon cutting and we’ll have cake in the community room,” said Library Director Rebecca Higgerson. “We invite everyone in to see where their tax […]
Pink elephant hibiscus blooms at the Brandon Township home of Arnie and Mary Alice Seelbinder. The massive dinner plate size flower opens in early fall. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night the village council president Shannon McCafferty responded to the settlement with former village administrator Jakki Sidge. Last month, the case was settled with one former and two current village council members after several alleged violations when her annual contract with the village was not renewed in 2018. […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Groveland Twp.- The Marathon station at 15 M-15, Ortonville has a new owner. “We’re remodeling the store,” said new owner Nick Patel. “We’re trying to bring in food, like sandwiches and stuff, beer and possibly liquor.” Patel, also owner of Smoker’s Palace, 1768 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, has been a […]