Langolf appointed to Michigan Funeral Directors’Executive board

At the 2018 Michigan Funeral Directors Association (MFDA) Annual Meeting in Mt. Pleasant on April 17, Roy Langolf, owner of Village Funeral Home, 135 South St., Ortonville, was elected to the position of MFDA Recording Secretary. Langolf will move through the successive offices of MFDA Vice-President/Treasurer, President-Elect and ultimately President in 2021. Langolf previously held […]

Two suspects arrested in counterfeit case

By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.- On May 1, Brandon deputies arrested two individuals in the 4300 of Wildwood Loop in connection with a home invasion and possession of 28 counterfeit $100 bills. Arrested were a 27-year-old white female and a 29-year old-white male who both confessed to passing counterfeit money in Brandon and Independence […]

Dry conditions kindle area fires

By David Fleet Editor Hadley Twp.-On Sunday afternoon crews from seven area fire departments battled a forest fire in a remote area of the Ortonville Recreation Area. Township Fire Chief Kurt Nass said firefighters were called at about 3 p.m. to the area near Tody Lake near Vista Bay Trial. “The call came in as […]

County Park opens

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. Hiking trails, wetlands and the Atlas mill pond access all on a wooded 155-acre parcel on the north side of Hegel Road about 800 feet east of Gale Road is now open to the public. On Sunday several hundred attended the opening of the townships new Genesee County Park. […]

Township board to decide possible move

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-The township board of trustees is expected to decide on the purchase of the Belle Ann Elementary School property at their regular meeting at 7 p.m., May 7. At a special township meeting on April 30, the board reviewed lists of costs for either option, either staying in their […]

Leadership Day at Reid

Leadership Day at Reid

From left, Sam Quisenberry, Carter Ringler and Caleb Carlson sing at  Leadership Day at Reid Elementary. Photos by Patrick McAbee.

BHS bridge builder teams head to MDOT challenge

By David Fleet Editor Some BHS students are building a foundation for the future. Twenty-eight teams of BHS ninth and 10th grade students will compete in the Michigan Department of Transportation Bridge Challenge in Grand Rapids on May 1 challenging teams statewide. The three-member teams design and build cable stayed bridges. The bridge has one […]

Township trustee seat now open

By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- The township is seeking a trustee following the resignation of Merilyn McGee. Township residents have until June 4 to applied for the remainder of the term which will expire on Nov. 20, 2020. Candidates must be 18 years old, a resident of the township for 30 days and be […]

Party with a Purpose for ‘Women At Risk’ at GUMC

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Rhonda was only 18 when she became one of thousands of women who were or are victims of human trafficking. Since then, her story has been shared through Women At Risk (WAR), a Michigan based organization that helps past and current victims of human trafficking. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May […]

Goodrich may soon join Flint Metro League

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- The Martians may soon have a new sports home. An application has been made aimed at the 2019-20 school year for the Martians, along with Lake Fenton and Cournna schools to join the Flint Metro League. Dave Davis, athletic director said following the March Flint Metro League meeting, Goodrich along […]