Mural, mural on the wall
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.
‘You can’t take it with you’
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 […]
Suspects arrested for stealing coins from area car washes
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 […]
Lawmaker takes aim at attracting teachers
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, […]
Village receives payment for legal fees
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 […]
Three decades of service: Johnson announces run for State Senate
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 […]
A diploma for mom
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 […]
No-fault insurance rates on the rise
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, […]
Idol out
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-It’s over. After wowing celebrity judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan in prime time on ABC “American Idol” township resident Genavieve Linkowski bid to make the top 50 contestants fell short on Sunday night. “It was such a good experience overall,” said Linkowski, 19. “I was in the […]
Township medical personnel honored
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- Seven township medical responders will be honored on Monday night for their life saving efforts. At 5:25 p.m., March 26, township medical personel were dispatched to Thayer Road for report of a 30-year-old male unconscious, suspected overdose. The responders were advised the patient was not breathing by the caller. […]