By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- Coordinators of a proposed senior housing project recently upped the ante for the village. A yearly donation of as much as $15,000 could be on the way to village coffers if developers from Goodrich Haven, L.L.C Limited Dividend Housing Association can reach an agreement to build. At issue is a […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Do you want an Iron Belle Trail connection in the township? Officials want to know, via email, the answer to that question. They also want your name, complete address and only persons over age 18 to respond. One answer per household please and send your support or opposition […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Police are seeking the public’s help in solving recent thefts from vehicles in the township. The larcenies from autos have occurred in the past week on Spruce Hill Lane. According to Oakland County Sheriff’s Office reports, at about 8:35 a.m., Aug. 3, a resident in the 800 block […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Raising a grandchild alone on a fixed income is difficult, especially at back to school time, but it is made easier for at least one local grandma with the help of the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund. “Without OCEF’s help, I’d be up the creek,” said Bessie, a 67-year-old […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Advanced Physical Therapy Center is celebrating an anniversary and upgrades. From 4-7 p.m., Aug. 17, APTC, 7477 S. State Road, will host an open house in its newly renovated office. For more than 25 years APTC has provided physical and occupational therapy including 17 years with a facility in the village. […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- On Aug. 1, the township board of trustees voted 3-0 to secure a permit through the Michigan Department of Transportation to allow West Shore Services to install an emergency siren in the right-of-way at the intersection of Perry and State roads. Township Treasurer Katie Vick and Trustee Patrick Major […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.– Another Michigan Renaissance Festival opens Aug. 19 and extends for seven weekends though Oct. 1, attracting an estimated 250,000 visitors over the course of the event who can expect plenty of turkey legs, grog and jousting in the village of Hollyshire. However, local officials say attendees of the late […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-Julia Child was an American spy. Kirk Douglas was on a sub-chaser. Jonathan Winters was an anti-aircraft gunner on the U.S.S. Wisconsin in the Battle of Okinawa. These are just a few of the iconic names in entertainment history who took time away from their career and served their country. […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville- In the spring of 1945 Dane Guisbert was in the Philippine Islands when shrapnel from Japanese artillery knocked him down. “It took my breath away,” recalls Guisbert, now a 90-year-old Brandon Township resident. “They sent me to first aid and then back to my unit.” Guisbert, a Sanilac County native, […]
By David Fleet Editor Less than a second. That’s how close Cooper Teare came to becoming one of just 10 high school athletes ever to eclipse the 4-minute mile mark. Cooper, 17, son of Dave, a 1980 graduate of Brandon High School, and Charlene Teare, graduated earlier this summer from St Joseph Notre Dame High […]