By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- It’s just not cricket. A group of investors that proposed creating cricket fields in the township along with other recreation attractions in a private club were turned back by planners on Wednesday night. The township planning commission voted 5-0 to deny a recommendation to the board of trustees to […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- On June 11 the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to OK funding for rebuilding Tripp Road between Grange Hall Road and Dixie Highway. The estimated cost to the township will be about $245,885 of an estimated $3 million project. Bob DePalma, township supervisor said $189,228 will come out […]
By David Fleet Editor Ian Gannon has grown accustom to inclement weather. The 23 year old, 2013 Goodrich High School graduate is currently a junior at Michigan Technological University located in Houghton, where he is studying geological engineering. The university of about 7,000 students is situated on the Keweenaw Peninsula between the shores of […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On June 11, during the village council voted 5-0 to spray the mill pond for weeds. In 2016 the council voted 4-1 in a special meeting to spray the mill pond for weeds. It was the first application since 2013. Jakki Sidge, village administrator, reported four residents have indicated they would […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-On Wednesday the results of a township-wide survey were tallied seeking input possible changes to the fire department. A total of 1,653 surveys were mailed to township households on June 8 and returned via a self addressed stamped envelope by June 14. The surveys were opened during a public meeting […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer With the deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bordaine, suicide has been a big talking point across news outlets. According to the Center for Disease Control, the rates of suicide in teens has increased for both girls and boys between the ages 15-19, drastically since 2007. 2015 saw a 31 […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer With the 4th of July approaching, fireworks are popping up at parties and gatherings within the area. “Everyone should be respectful of their neighbors,” said Brandon Township Supervisor Kathy Thurman. “For this year’s holiday consumer fireworks are allowed on June 29 and 30 and July 6 and 7 between the […]
From left, Jennifer Bland, Juan Roque and BHS Principal Dan Stevens. On June 8 Roque walked across stage to receive his diploma. Photo by Mo Voyer By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Juan Roque just wanted to walk across the stage for his diploma like a normal kid. “First of all, I didn’t have practice, so […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Oxford-Onica’s the one. On Monday night the village council voted 4-1 to extend a contract for village clerk-treasurer to Atlas Township Supervisor Teresa Onica. “I have no doubt whatsoever that she’ll be able to immediately step in and take care of all the responsibilities necessary,” said Councilman Erik Dolan, who […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-On June 4 at the board of trustees meeting, Ken Palka of Pfeffer, Hanniford, Palka CPAs presented the township’s annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2017. The board voted 6-0 to approve the audit. Trustee Kris Kordella was absent with notice. “Overall […]