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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- At a special meeting on June 10, the village council interviewed potential village manager candidate Samantha Bell. “I grew up in Lake Orion, Michigan, born and raised, I went to Lake Orion High School,” said Bell. “I played sports, and I worked very hard and I got a scholarship […]
Brandon graduates walk into Blackhawk stadium on Sunday. Check out more photos by Patrick McAbee on page 12.
By David Fleet Editor The Goodrich High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director for the past six years is on paid investigatory leave while a multi-agency criminal investigation is conducted. David Davis, the district AD since 2013 has been accused by multiple corroborating sources, of making inappropriate comments and engaging in inappropriate activities involving former […]
Goodrich- At 8:25 a.m., June 5, a trailer parked at Reid Elementary School, 7501 Seneca St. for an assembly accidentally hit a bypass valve on the outside of the building causing a gas leak. The gas was quickly shut off but as a precaution, all child care students and staff in the building were evacuated […]
By David Fleet Editor An area resident and former business owner was sentenced to prison for embezzling millions of dollars from area families. Jason K. Bescoe, 48, was sentenced May 29 by Genesee Circuit Judge Richard B. Yuille to a minimum of 45 months in prison to a maximum of 20 years, with credit for […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.- Chances are a Kentucky Coffee Tree, a Dwarf Korean Lilac and Royal Red Maple are not common in area landscaping. However, these unique trees are just a few of more than 200 now putting down roots in the growing township tree library. At 5 p.m., June 22, tours of […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Monday night, Ken Palka of Pfeffer, Hanniford, Palka CPAs presented the township’s annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2018. The township board approved their audit with a 7-0 vote. “As far as the financials go, the township is still in […]