By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance is seeking nominations for their annual Youth Recognition Night. Anyone can nominate a youth that they feel has gone above and beyond in helping people and the community or has been a general role model for others. Youths that are nominated must be school age […]
By David Fleet Editor On Jan. 7, the Genesee Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution recognized the annual winners of the Good Citizen awards, at the Fenton United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 119 S. Leroy St., Fenton. This year 13 Genesee County area schools participated where outstanding high school seniors who exhibit the qualities […]
By David Fleet Editor Both Republican State House of Representive members Joe Graves (51st) and John Reilly (46th) completed the year with a 100-percent voting record, taking part in all 511 roll call votes during the 2017 legislative session. The data is from michiganvotes.org. The 51st District includes Argentine, Atlas, Fenton, Flushing, Gaines townships, the […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer How many bones are in a human ear? An incorrect answer recently bit former Brandon Township resident Ireland Sexton during a second stint on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. The 2014 Brandon High School graduate appeared on Ellen’s NBC show in March 2017, and she was asked back because she was […]
By David Fleet Editor A preliminary concept to develop a working partnership between the Oakland County Parks and Recreation and the Michigan Department of Recreation for the management of the Groveland Township ORV Park moved step closer on Dec. 6, following a meeting of the Oakland County Parks and Recreations Commission meeting Waterford Oaks County […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-Red Mountain Foods, 465 South St., located inside Tom’s Market, opened in August 2017 and features a variety of unique sandwiches, homemade soups and catering. Chef Will Rottenberk is a graduate of Dorsey Culinary School and brings several years of cooking talent and creativity to the village. “I’ve had a passion […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Mark Tibbits is smiling these days. “It’s been a pretty darn good season so far,” said Tibbits, general manager of Mt. Holly Ski and Snowboard Resort, 13536 Dixie Highway The local resort opened earlier in the season than recent years thanks to the early snowfall. And in spite of the […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-The township board of trustees voted 5-0 on Dec. 18 approving an agreement with The River Church, 9430 Perry Road to allow policing services by the Genesee County Sheriff Office above and beyond the existing township contract. “The agreement will not interfere with the existing (township) contract,” said Tere Onica. […]
By David Fleet Editor On Dec. 20, Honour Kline, 17, a GHS junior defeated Collin Dalwitz of Holly High School, earning his 100th career win as a Martian wrestler during competition at Goodrich. At 6 feet-one inch and 184 pounds Kline now has a career record of 101-23. He was a state qualifier as a […]
By David Fleet Editor As a Oakland County 4H member for many years—Hadley Township resident Savannah Katulski’s fondness of animals earned her many awards over more than a decade of raising pigs and cattle on a small farm. The commitment along with her academic success has now landed the 2011 Goodrich High School graduate in […]