Former Goodrich administrator settles with village

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Aug. 8, a former village administrator/clerk settled through mediation with one former and two current village council members after alleged Whistleblower, public policy and Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act violations. The issue was settled through court ordered mediation by Genesee County Circuit Court Judge F. Kay Behm. The settlement […]

Excellence in Food Services Sanitation award

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the school board of trustees recognized Megan Burny and the district food services after they received an Excellence in Food Services Sanitation award from the Genesee County Health Department. The inspections are made twice per year. “This award was given to Goodrich Schools out of all the schools […]

Council OKs donation for blacksmith shop

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- At the Monday night meeting, the council voted 7-0 to donate $2,000 to the Old Mill Museum’s blacksmith shop, a project that started in May. “These services have been gratuitous in nature, in-kind services, so we have been able to save money on the blacksmith shop, and I would […]

Two planning commissioners reappointments tabled

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- At the Monday night council meeting, the board voted 4-3 to table the reappointment of two planning commissioners whose terms had ended June 30, with councilmen Larry Hayden, Pat George, and Village President Tonja Brice voting no. The council asked the village manager to explore posting the openings to […]

CBD oil, marijuana sale spark debate

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- At their Monday night meeting, the council had a discussion on businesses carrying cannabidiol (CBD) oil products in the village limits. “A local pharmacy is considering moving into the vacant space next to Fitbody Bootcamp, they sell a line of CBD oil, and they wanted to make sure that […]

Waste hauler deadline extended

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- The village council voted 7-0 at their Monday meeting to extend the deadline that residential waste haulers must switch to Monday pick-up. “Waste Management in particular is seeking an extension until January because they took over a lot of Odd Jobs customers,” said clerk Liz Edwards. “And they indicated […]

School opens

School opens

Jillian Ferrill 11, helping her little brother Brayden, 7. On Wednesday night Reid Elementary hosted an open house for students. The first day of school is Aug. 26. Photos by Patrick McAbee.

ATFD seeks FEMA grant

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to move forward with a grant for seven new wells to supply water for the township fire department. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants program purpose is to enhance a fire department ability to protect the […]

Trustee steps down from township

By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-Earlier this month, township trustee Dale Cason resigned from the board. Cason has served as township trustee since 2012 and currently is a member of the township planning commission. He also has been on the board of zoning and appeals, the township master plan committee, the committee to develop the […]

Township park projects roll on

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Work is underway at the township park on Hadley Road. At the Monday night special meeting, the board of trustees voted 5-2 to award the bid for stripping and stock piling topsoil for approximately five acres of the park to Roger Ingles, as well voting 7-0 on a […]