Thank you veterans
Jordan 5 and Alina Stoian 3, salute during the Ortonville Memorial Day parade on May 28. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Council grapples with sewer funding
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On May 15, the village council gathered for a special meeting to discuss a shortfall in the village sewer fund. The need for the possible hike is to rectify an estimated $70,000 deficit in the sewer fund. At issue is a suggested rate increase per quarter of $17.15 or $68.60 per […]
‘Come Together,’ Pop music history at library
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer From the Beatles to Elvis to Chicago—pop music has been a cultural fixture for decades. On June 6, the Brandon Township Public Library will host a presentation on the history of Pop Music, given by Aaron Krerowicz. “The gist of it is that music is often hierarchical,” said Krerowicz, who […]
A brush with fame: Area make up artist craft soaring
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Alexandira Bishop’s many faces has launched her near the top of the world make up. “It started when my sister and her husband asked me to do their Halloween make up,” said Bishop, a 2011 Brandon High School graduate. “I’d never done anything like that before, and I fell in […]
Children escape serious injury following rollover
By David Fleet Editor Five children under the age of 12 escaped injury when the van they were riding in collided with a pickup truck last week. At 9:58 p.m., May 24, Brandon deputies responded to Baldwin Road for a call of a roll over accident with an adult and children in the vehicle. When […]
Cliff Filhart:To this day it’s ‘Semper Fi’
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-Whether in a Mediterranean conflict, on American soil or Memorial Day service— Cliffert D. Filhart is a Marine. “I enlisted right after high school,” said Filhart, a township native, 1955 Ortonville High School graduate and football, basketball, baseball and track standout. “I was going to join the Air Force. But […]
The GAP to open at GUMC
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-An area church is reaching out to those in need. The Goodrich Area Pantry or The GAP is currently under construction at the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 South State Road. The pantry will service the Goodrich community and surrounding areas for those requesting a little assistance. The coordinators are asking […]
Township, district eye school resource officer, safety issues
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On May 21, the township board of trustees opened discussion regarding a school resource officer assigned to Goodrich Schools. The cost would be $102,647 per year for the service provided by the Genesee Sheriff Department. “Our deputies spend a lot of time right now taking calls at the schools, traffic […]
Purple Heart Trail one step closer
Rep. John Reilly (R-District 46) and Dennis Hoffman, Ortonville VFW commander testify on Tuesday in Lansing to name a section of M-15 Purple Heart Trail. Photo provided. By David Fleet Editor On May 22, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved legislation introduced by state Rep. John Reilly (R-District 46) to rename a portion of […]
Village nature park, pathway moves forward
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-A new village nature park featuring a natural pathway has been designated off Cemetery Street, just west of the cemetery. The trail, about 1,800 feet, will meander through woodlands along the Kearsley Creek. The village Parks & Recreation Committee, along with volunteers from the community started marking the trail earlier this […]