By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Earlier this year varsity soccer coach Evan Huizenga was named Genesee Area Conference Coach of the Year. The GAC includes Byron, Corunna, Durand, Goodrich, Lakeville, Lake Fenton, Montrose and Mt. Morris. The selection committee includes team coaches. This year Huizenga completed his 12th season as head coach of the boys varsity […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-The condition of a mile stretch of Tripp road between Dixie Highway and Grange Hall Road in Groveland Township has been often deemed deplorable by some motorists. “Water runs over Tripp Road in the spring through a low area the road is actually sinking,” said Bob DePalma, township supervisor. “The […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Those traveling on Sashabaw Road may notice a change at the intersection at Oak Hill Road. The intersection, which had been a blinking yellow light for Sashabaw and a blinking red and stop sign for Oak Hill, has now become a 4-way stop. The change was approved at the […]
By Shelly Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-The school board is still reviewing proposals for the properties that they have for sale, and they heard another presentation for the future of the Brandon Fletcher building. During the Brandon Board of Education meeting on Monday night, Curt Demoff, one of the lead pastors for Bridgewood Church, 6765 […]
By David Fleet Editor Another hill to climb will soon be on the table for the proposed Groveland Township ORV park. At 1 p.m., Dec. 6, the Oakland County Parks Commission will meet at the Activities Center, Waterford Oaks County Park, 2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford. The commission is expected to discuss the new Groveland […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-Patrol cars and SWAT vans covered downtown this week during the search for a man accused of shooting two people. The suspect is now in custody. Around 8 p.m. on Tuesday night, two people were shot in the head at an apartment building on Village Court. The suspected shooter was […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-Four candidates will vie for the position of township fire chief. The position was vacated the past summer by Fred Forys who served as chief since 2006 and 34 years as a township firefighter. The opening was posted Oct. 5 and with a deadline of Nov. 1. The township fire […]
By David Fleet Editor A Clarkston man will now spend a minimum of 30 years in prison for an attack in Atlas Township last year. On Nov. 13, Charles Gamble II was sentenced by Seventh Circuit Court Judge Archie Hayman after he was found guilty on Oct. 10 of assault with intent to do great […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Wrtier Brandon Twp.- The board of trustees declined Oakland County’s invitation to be a part of the No HAZ program again this year in a 3-3 vote at the Monday night meeting. Ttustees Scott Broughton, Kris Kordella and supervisor Kathy Thurman voted in favor of participation while trustee Robert Marshall, clerk […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Community Christmas Toy Store of Brandon is hosting their annual Christmas toy drive, and according to president Linda Mizejewski, these toys are all that some kids get. “This is set up to supplement what the parents buy,” said Mizejewski. “But for some kids, this is all they get.” The […]