Culpepper and Merriweather circus returns

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On June 21, the circus will be returning to Ortonville. “We had rave reviews the last time,” said Ed Albertson, Ortonville Lions Club event coordinator. “It was very well received.” The Culpepper and Merriweather circus will be putting on two shows, at 5 and 7:30 p.m., on June 21, sponsored […]

‘Fill Your Mind and Shelf With Knowledge’

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Township Public Library will be hosting a new program for the residents of Sashabaw Meadows and Clarkston Lakes thanks to a grant received from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. “Our desired outcome is that the books and classes will promote Lifelong Learning and love for literature,” […]

Council will not renew administrator contract

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night the village council voted 3-2 to not renew the village administrator/clerk contract for Jakki Sidge. Jake Vick, Tim Light and Tim Barraco voted to not renew the contract. While Council President Mark Baldwin and Council member Shannon McCafferty voted to renew. Vick made the motion, seconded by […]

Twp. planners eye outdoor rec

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-At 7 p.m., June 20, the township planning commission will host a public hearing to discuss the possible rezoning of 80 acres at 8164 Perry Road from Residential Suburban Agricultural to Outdoor Recreation Area. The rezoning idea was first presented under public comment by a representative of R5 Farms on […]

State officials take a look at Atlas Township Park

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On Tuesday afternoon about 40 individuals from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Board, the Genesee County Parks and Recreation along with local officials gathered at the Atlas County Park, 9139 Hegel Road for a tour of the new property. The group were part of a tour of […]

‘Water infrastructure 101’ at township library

By David Fleet Editor From 6:30 -8 p.m., June 21, the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St., will host “Water Infrastructure 101,” with Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash. “For areas in Brandon Township and northern Oakland County well water is the source for drinking water,” said Nash. “In these area that have wells, […]

Martian grads

Martian grads

From left, Blake Keefer a Navy Seabee greets younger brother Hunter Keefer at GHS graduation. Photo by Patrick McAbee.  By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Hunter Keefer was just seconds from receiving his diploma. “I was next,” said Hunter, 17, one of about 160 high school graduates who participated in commencement on June 3. “Then Mr. Davis, […]

Hannah’s Legacy Foundation golf scramble

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., June 25, for the 1st annual golf scramble benefiting Hannah’s Legacy Foundation hosted by the Atlas Valley Country Club, 8313 Perry Road, Grand Blanc. Hannah’s Legacy Foundation aims to help others. “ Hannah was the type of person who loved everything and wanted to help everyone, it was just her […]

‘Calming Cove’ established on village mill pond

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- “Calming Cove” is born. That’s the new name Oaktree Elementary students recently selected for the first public access site to the village mill pond. During a special meeting on Tuesday, the village council approved a survey for the parcel at a cost of $700 to be completed later this summer. […]

Supervisor vies for Oxford clerk-treasurer

By C.J. Carnacchio Oxford Leader Editor On Monday night the search for a new Oxford Village clerk-treasurer featured two candidates including a local public official. Teresa Onica current Atlas Township supervisor and Laurena Stewart, former deputy treasurer for the City of Rochester fielded questions from Oxford Village council members for the clerk-treasurer position which has […]