Township board drops SAD fees by 2 percent

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The board voted 6-0 Tuesday night to reduce the administrative fees on special assessment districts from 7 percent to 5 percent. Trustee Kris Kordella was absent with notice. “Whatever we decide here, I want it to be the same for all homeowners,” said trustee Dana DePalma. “I feel […]

Village drain project start nears

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Final design for village drain project that was approved more than five years ago could begin as early as January. That’s the word from Sue Hogan, senior engineer of the of surface water management for the Genesee County Drain Office on a renovation of a century old village drain system. An […]

Attorney, LARA stall moratorium on new adult foster care facilities

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Tuesday the township board voted 6-0 to postpone the first reading of the amendment to ordinance chapter 46, regarding adult foster care facilities, until they can have a closed session with the township attorney. “If you aren’t aware, I have been a very outspoken, very in your […]

Township ORV Park opening delayed

By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- A opening date for the new state park in the township has been moved until next summer. The township ORV park to be located on the west side of Dixie Highway on reclaimed gravel pit property was set to open in late 2018 was now moved to next year […]

Goodrich SAT scores tops among traditional Genesee high schools

By David Fleet Editor It’s early September and Goodrich High School Senior Emma Butcher is yet to decide on a college in her future. However, Butcher’s recent SAT score of 1,510 of 1,600 possible may change that direction. “I really was not expecting to score that high,” said Butcher, 16. “But right away it opened […]

Village manager, DPW director search ramps up

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday the village council is expected discuss the next step in the application process for filling two key positions. At 6 p.m., Monday the village council will meet at 7338 S. State Road. On Wednesday morning Mark Baldwin, village president, Tim Light, village council member, David Fleet, editor of The […]

Brandon 26-Goodrich 7

Brandon 26-Goodrich 7

From left, Adrien Williams, Adam Rowe, Jacob Irwin and Mike Nicaj. By David Fleet The Milk Can Cup will stay in Brandon. In front of a packed house at Blackhawk Stadium, the Brandon Blackhawks (2-0) topped their neighbor to the north the Goodrich Martians (1-1) 26-7, settling the backyard brawl for another year.  The game also honored Deputy Eric […]

They’re back

They’re back

From left, Olivia Fox and Juliana Davis standing on the bus as they arrived at Reid Elementary School in Goodrich. The first day of school was Aug. 27. Photo by Patrick McAbee. 

New GMS science teacher brings Japanese language, culture

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the school board of trustees voted 7-0 to hire Brandon Kreft as the new middle school sixth and seventh grade science teacher. A Sterling Heights native, Kreft attended Utica Community School and graduated in 1997. He then attended Oakland University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry […]

September is Septic System Awareness month

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-The village has declared September as Septic System Awareness month. “Obviously this village is very dependent on the health of their septic systems,” said village manager Bill Sprague. “We’ve also partnered with Harrison Hoe.” Harrison Hoe will be offering, if you make an appointment within the month of September and […]