By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Nov. 12, by a 5-0 vote the village council OK’d the scoping/pre-engineering of a pathway between Ridge Road from Hegel to Green roads. The procedure must be completed before any applications are made for grant funding. “This is at no cost to the village,” said Paulette Johnson, Walk, Bike, Run, […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Monday night, the school board voted 6-0 to accept the evaluation of district superintendent Dr. Matt Outlaw, where they rated him highly effective. Board member Bob Eisiminger was absent with notice. “We continue to be very impressed with Dr. Outlaw’s work in the district,” said board member […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-Today the quiet northern Michigan town of Kalkaska is known for the trout festival and great snowmobiling in the winter. But a former resident cared more about murder then outdoor activities. Between 1887 and 1903, serial killer Kalakaska native Mary McKnight, murdered between 12 and 18 people including her own […]
By David Fleet Editor Gary Shafer watched as an elderly man fell backward, striking his head on the sidewalk. “I wanted to help,” said Shafer, then a Pontiac resident in the late 1960s. “But I did not know what I was doing. Finally the meter maid came over and covered him with a blanket. The […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer At 7 p.m., Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, Brandon Middle School is putting on their musical, Willy Wonka Jr., at the BHS performing arts center. “It follows Willy Wonka, he’s trying to find an heir and our protagonist is little Charlie Bucket,” said co-director Kristen Kelsey. “It’s fun and holiday […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-Christmas comes to town. From noon-5 p.m., Dec. 1 the annual Christmas in the Village celebration with more than 20 different activities to kick off the holiday season. Celebrate a little early by checking out downtown and voting on the best window decor by donating inside the businesses. All money […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-This past week, Oakland County Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard ordered flags at half staff at Sheriff Office buildings and L.Brooks Patterson, Oakland County executive, has requested flags be lowered at all county buildings to honor and remember Deputy Eric Overall who was killed in the line of duty one year […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-A petition for a recount is looming in the village. Village resident Sherry Moore has filed a recount following the results of the Nov. 6 election. She lost her bid for the village council seat by just 10 votes. According to the Genesee County Clerks office Doug McAbee received 461 votes, […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. – On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to prohibit all marijuana establishments within the boundaries of the township. The ordinance follows a new state law that goes into effect next month after voters decided to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use on Nov. 6 by […]
Tinley, 4, and Brynn Brown, 7 take advantage of an early November snow fall in Goodrich and create a small snowman on Tuesday. Photo by Patrick McAbee.