By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- The township board of trustees OK’d the purchase of $4,600 in new computers for the township fire department. In addition, as of Aug. 20 the board also authorized the new fire department Web site atlastownshipfire.org. Township Fire Chief Steve Bullen said the new site is an update. “The Website […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.– On Aug. 20 the township board of trustees approved an audit presented by Ken Palka, from the accounting firm of Pfeffer, Hanniford and Palka. Palka reported on the township finances following the completion of the yearly audit. The board approved the audit ending March 31, 2018. The township ended […]
Ryan Aulph of Goodrich spent about a year and a half rebuilding a 1954 Chevy 3100 pickup truck. However, rather than a showroom finish on the 64 year old truck he opted for a rather weathered patina on the surface. Aulph will be displaying his creation at Back-to-Bricks this weekend in downtown Flint.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Monday night, the township board voted 6-0 to approve a moratorium on new adult foster care facilities within the township until they can revise the current ordinance. Bob Marshall was absent. “I think this will show that we’re serious about what we’re doing,” said Kathy Thurman, township […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer For even the best law-abiding drivers chances are they’re going to be pulled over at least once in a lifetime. So just what to do when law enforcement makes a traffic stop was addressed by state lawmakers. So on July 25, Public Act 276 was passed which will amend the […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-Police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles, homes and outbuildings after a rash of recent larcenies. At 11:39 a.m., while on patrol Brandon deputies were flagged down by a Granger Road resident for a larceny from a vehicle. The victim stated he parked in his driveway overnight. His windows […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the village council voted 4-0 to spray the mill pond for weeds. Council member Jake Vick was absent. In June the village council had suggested a discussion regarding a possible special assessment charged to pond residents for the spraying. As a result, a petition was submitted to the […]
(Editor’s note: In the Aug. 11 edition of The Citizen some of the results were omitted from the Aug. 7 primary election.) In Atlas, Brandon and Groveland townships Republican governor candidate Bill Schuette and Democratic candidate Gretchen Whitmer won. For United States Senator Democrat Debbie Stabenow was unopposed and will face Republican candidate John James […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-On Monday night township firefighter Kevin Mason was named the new fire chief. “The board was unanimous on this,” said Bob DePalma, township supervisor following the announcement. Township Trustee Jim Christopher was absent from the meeting and no roll call vote was taken by the board. “There is nobody that […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Residents of the Lake Louise special assessment district are asking the township to lower the rate of taxes that the township implements for special assessment districts. The township board voted unanimously to table the discussion until more research on neighboring charter townships could be done. “Our recommendation is […]