By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-Whether in a Mediterranean conflict, on American soil or Memorial Day service— Cliffert D. Filhart is a Marine. “I enlisted right after high school,” said Filhart, a township native, 1955 Ortonville High School graduate and football, basketball, baseball and track standout. “I was going to join the Air Force. But […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-An area church is reaching out to those in need. The Goodrich Area Pantry or The GAP is currently under construction at the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 South State Road. The pantry will service the Goodrich community and surrounding areas for those requesting a little assistance. The coordinators are asking […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On May 21, the township board of trustees opened discussion regarding a school resource officer assigned to Goodrich Schools. The cost would be $102,647 per year for the service provided by the Genesee Sheriff Department. “Our deputies spend a lot of time right now taking calls at the schools, traffic […]
Rep. John Reilly (R-District 46) and Dennis Hoffman, Ortonville VFW commander testify on Tuesday in Lansing to name a section of M-15 Purple Heart Trail. Photo provided. By David Fleet Editor On May 22, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved legislation introduced by state Rep. John Reilly (R-District 46) to rename a portion of […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-A new village nature park featuring a natural pathway has been designated off Cemetery Street, just west of the cemetery. The trail, about 1,800 feet, will meander through woodlands along the Kearsley Creek. The village Parks & Recreation Committee, along with volunteers from the community started marking the trail earlier this […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-On May 22 the township board of trustees gathered for a special meeting to discuss options for possible changes in the township fire department. At issue are the efforts of the township board of trustees to determine the best cost structure and effective measure to keep the fire department financially […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-On April 14, ‘It’s the Little Things’ opened at 431 Mill St. in the village. “It’s something I wanted,” said owner Lisa Paynter. “I love small town and always have.” Paynter, along with her husband Jesse, opened the shop after she was a vendor on ‘Witches Night Out’ last October […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On Monday night by a 5-2 vote the Brandon Board of Education Ok’d outsourcing the school bus drivers. Diane Salter, president, Bob Eisminger, vice president, Marianne Dwyer, secretary and trustees Lisa Kavalhuna and John Chartier voted in favor of outsourcing while trustee Kevin McClellan and treasurer Debbie Brady voted against […]
Front Elin Prince, 3. Back from left, Kathryn Prince, 5 and Addie Prince 9. On May 12 more than 500 participated in the seventh annual Bookin’ It For Your Library 5K and Dewey Decimal Dash. See more pictures on page 15. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-On Monday night by a 5-0 vote the board of trustees approved township resident William McIninch to serve as the new cemetery sexton. The board of trustees oversees two township cemeteries Mt. Bethel Cemetery near Jossman Road, the Olive Branch Cemetery North Holly Road on the southwest corner of the […]