By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- The school board of trustees voted 7-0 on Nov. 27 to pursue refinancing some of the school bonds. The district announce earlier this year the successful refinancing of a portion of their outstanding 2011 School Building and Site Bonds, dated May 11, 2011 and their current loan balance with the […]
By David Fleet Editor On Nov. 18, Brandon High School Junior Emily Sosnoski and Freshman Taylor Whitkopf competed in the Divison 2 Michigan High School Athletic Association State Swimming finals at Eastern Michigan University. Sosnoski finished 17th overall in diving, while Whitkopf finished 4th in the 100 yard freestyle and 8th place in the 50 […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-On Monday night the village council voted 6-0 to appoint Mark Robinson to fill the seat on the council vacated in October by Keith Dylus. Dylus was appointed in December 2015 to fill the seat that Liz Waters had left. Robinson was the only candidate. The partial term ends in November […]
By David Fleet Editor Christmas will be just a little brighter this year during the Goodrich Downtown Christmas from 5-8 p.m., Dec. 7. New for this year, the Goodrich Boy Scout Troop 340, will provide the Peace Light from Bethlehem a continuously-burning flame, originating from the Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Israel. The community […]
On Friday night Lapeer County Sheriff Scott McKenna issued statements regarding the 30 minute, 22 mile pursuit that ended in the death on Nov. 23 of Oakland County Deputy Eric Overall. The suspect is a 22 year old Macomb County man who is currently jailed in Macomb County. Overall is a 22 year veteran of […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The suspect in the shooting of two people in Ortonville has been issued an eight count felony warrant against him. He was arraigned in 52-2 District Court before Judge Kelley Kostin on Nov. 17. Michael Quigley was taken into custody on Nov. 15 in connection with the shooting, and he […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Santa Claus is coming to town. Christmas in the Village kicks off on Dec. 2 with a host of activities on the roster, including the annual parade, story time with Mrs. Clause and sleigh rides. The family activities go from noon-5 p.m. on Saturday—five hours of family activities throughout downtown […]
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 […]