By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-The village drain project, approved more than six years ago moved forward this month. Sue Hogan, senior engineer of the of surface water management for the Genesee County Drain Office said the renovation of the century old village drain system, which will impact an estimated 130 village parcels, should now be […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- On July 8, the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to purchase “Blue Goose” and “DH” quilt signs for the Michigan State Police office at Township Fire Station 1, 14645 Dixie Highway. The cost of the signs was $300. The signs were installed on July 20. Similar quilt patterns […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The board of trustees approved the 2019-2020 intergovernmental agreement to provide a police liaison officer for Brandon Schools with a 6-0 vote. Treasurer Terri Darnall was absent with notice. The current officer in that position is Detective Mike Taylor, who has been with the substation for the past […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- From Aug. 26-Sept. 7, the township library will be closed for renovations. “We haven’t done anything since the building opened in 2000,” said Rebecca Higgerson, library director. “I’m very proud of the fact that we’ve been very fiscally responsible, and we’ve been able to put money away in […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- After a three month search, the Village of Ortonville has a new manager, Independance Township resident Dale Stuart. “We are pleased to have hired a new manager within three months of Bill’s departure, as the last Manager was an 8 month search,” said village president Tonja Brice. “We welcome […]
Molly Smith, 9, looking through slime mixed up at a recent Brandon Township Library summer program. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A Brandon Township man was found guilty on five counts of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree on July 27, all of which were incestuous charges. On May 8, 2018, Brandon deputies were notified by Child Protective Services that a sexual assault make have occurred on a then 17-year-old […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer For their 10 year anniversary, staff at the Village Funeral Home started a blog titled, “Living Life Well,” to highlight those in the community living life to it’s fullest. For the month of July, Ortonville VFW Post 582 commander Dennis Hoffman was selected. But Facebook had other ideas. Following a […]
From left, Austin Dyjak watches as Hadley Fahrner attempts to capture rain drops at a t-ball game in Ortonville last week. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Baseball, basketball and volleyball facilities at the township park will soon have a new look. Construction at the Brandon Township Community Park, 1414 N. Hadley Road is underway and Fred Waybrant, township parks and recreation director says the projects from Land and Water Conservation Fund grants from the […]