By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Elementary schools now have new security personnel in the buildings. When students came back from spring break, both Harvey Swanson and Oakwood elementary schools implemented new security guards at the front doors. “Parents come to the door and they are screened by the security official, they can see them […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.– At 2 p.m., April 29 the townships first county park will open. The public is welcome to check out hiking trails, wetlands and the Atlas mill pond access on the 155-acre parcel on the north side of Hegel Road about 800 feet east of Gale Road. Amy McMillian, Genesee […]
Olivia Kilpela and Andrew Hofman of Oakwood Elementary School check out a colorful mural created by classmates with paper feathers designed by each student. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The general premise of “You Can’t It With You” is that money won’t follow you when you go. Find out if all that’s true as Goodrich High School showcases their performance of the play written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman next week. “It’s a classic comedy,” said Director […]
By David Fleet Editor Two Detroit area men were arrested earlier this month in connection with breaking and enterings at local coin operated car washes. At 11:56 a.m., April 4, an Oxford Township deputy noticed a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of Wet Willey’s Car Wash, 1265 S. Lapeer Road, Oxford. The vehicle was […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- An area lawmaker is taking aim at bringing more teachers into the school districts. State Rep. John Reilly (R) 46th District which includes Oxford, Orion, Oakland (partial) Addison, and Brandon townships has introduced two bills to give local schools the opportunity to get experienced professionals into classrooms. Currently, […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- Village taxpayers received some compensation from growing legal fees as an ongoing lawsuit spanning almost five years moves on. Jakki Sidge, village administrator announced during the Monday night council meeting that a check for $58,494.32 was received as reinbursement for legal fees. “The funds will go back into the Village […]
By David Fleet Editor Ruth Johnson is in. On Thursday, Johnson, 63, who has served as Michigan’s Secretary of State since 2011, announced her candidacy for the Michigan State Senate 14th District with rallies in Waterford and Davison. Due to term limits current Sen. Dave Robertson, R-Grand Blanc, cannot seek reelection. The 14th District includes […]
From left: Julien Williams, Adam Burns, Kalie Cunningham, Taylor Brooks, Bailey Brooks and Natalie Pitylak. Adam’s close friends came to celebrate his graduation with him. Photo by Shelby Stewart. By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Since 2009, Adam Burns describes his life as going down hill. His parents divorced in 2010, following that his family had […]
By David Fleet Editor Motorists are going to pay a few dollars more to cover catastrophic medical claims under the state’s no-fault insurance plan. The double digit increase was announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association on March 29. The per-vehicle assessment will be hiked to $192 on July 1, up $22 from $170 currently, […]