By David Fleet Editor From 10 a.m.-noon and 5-7 p.m., April 29, the Goodrich Lions Club will host an open house at the Goodrich Lions building, 9196 S. State Road. Those interested in learning more about the Goodrich Lions and their many area projects are invited to visit. “The club is very fortunate to have […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-On April 22, village manager Bill Sprague turned in his resignation. “It has been a pleasure working here, I appreciate everything that the council has done for me, and appreciate more-so the village staff, couldn’t ask for a better group of people,” said Sprague. “If I could impart one maybe […]
BHS Senior Brooke Kilyk clears 5 feet-2 inches on Monday during a meet at Brandon. Kilyk finished 1st in Division 2 high jump. Photo by Mo Voyer.
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-On Monday night, the township board of trustees voted 5-0 for a resolution in opposition to possible legislation that would provide township boards the option to have its elected officers as nonpartisan on the ballot. The Michigan Townships Association Board of Directors requested members of township boards, like Atlas, Brandon […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- They are professional hackers and the threat is real. That’s how Doug Witten, a cyber defense program director at Flint based-Baker College describes the recent attacks via ransomeware on area municipalities. “They are professionals hackers and extortionist. Their attack is real,” said Witten. “These hackers have a profit motive.” […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer There may soon be new management for open swim at Brandon High School. On Monday night at the school board of trustees meeting district superintendent Dr. Matt Outlaw announced the current pool management contract with Aqua Club will be renegotiated. “Moving forward, the question mark is about open swim,” said […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Each school day Brandon High School Sophomore Leanna Roman studies American Sign Language. “I found it interesting,” said Roman. “And I have friends who are deaf and it helps me to communicate.” Roman’s unique class is now one of many offered to students who are enrolled in classes at the […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- The true colors of Mark Wood and about 60 runners emerged on a clear spring morning. On April 6, Wood, 18, a GHS Senior kicked off his Capstone project by coordinating a color run at the middle school 5K cross country area. Since 2013, GHS seniors like Wood, are challenged […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the village council voted 5-0 to spray the mill pond for weeds. The council approved $4,175, to treat the mill pond up to two times in the 2019 season for higher aquatics and algae. The first treatment, by Swartz Creek based Aquatic Nuisance Plant Control, Inc. will be […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-On Monday night, the township board of trustees voted 4-0 for a resolution in opposition to possible legislation that would provide township boards the option to have its elected officers as nonpartisan on the ballot. Trustee Dale Cason was absent with notice. The Michigan Townships Association Board of Directors requested […]