By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ortonville – The topic of sewer surfaced again at a meeting Wednesday in the village. Nearly 40 people were in attendance at the April 26 meeting to which about 200, mostly business owners, were invited by Village Manager David Trent to continue what is now a more than 60-year dialogue […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. – Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m., May 2 for Genesee County and township voters who will decide on a police/fire millage renewal and a 9-1-1 surcharge hike. Earlier this year the township board of trustees OK’d ballot questions for renewals of 2.1 mills for police protection […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-The board of trustees had voted 4-0 on March 20 to spend up to $1,400 for secuity cameras for three township buildings. However, on April 24, the board recognized that the price quoted by Davison-based Pal Burglar was for one building—the township office. As a result, the board of trustees […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Pillows offered no rest for Brandon firefighters and some local residents last week. Township firefighters responded at 1:24 a.m., April 21 to a mobile home in the 3000 block of Cherry Street after it was reported there was a fire in the dryer. Residents had washed body pillows and […]
By David Fleet Editor Bullfrogs II has arrived. Mike Stevenson stepped in as the new owner of the landmark eatery Bullfrogs, 2225 Ortonville Road, on March 30 after purchasing the restaurant from long-time owners John and Kim Hagar. “It’s a perfect fit for me,” said Stevenson, 56. “I just love the country atmosphere and values […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.– Rose Partin won a medal for the speed in which she completed her first 5K, but she was a little slow in picking it up— almost a year late. The 64-year-old recently registered to participate in the 6th Annual Bookin’ It For Your Library 5K, set for May […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ortonville- Village councilmembers expressed surprise at their Monday meeting at Brandon Recreation Director Fred Waybrant’s announcement earlier this month that he would be managing the Village Skate Park. It seems a communication breakdown occurred between the council, Waybrant, and Village Manager David Trent, who had also previously confirmed to The […]
By David Fleet Editor April 17 marked four years since the Boston Marathon bombings. The tragedy killed three people, injured hundreds of others and sent the city into hysteria— forever altering the iconic 26.2-mile run. For Goodrich resident Rodney Reneski the race is a unique mix of pride, resilience and triumph. “It’s Boston Strong all […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ortonville- Mother Teresa was once quoted, “We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” Every drop of water counts in Flint, a city of 98,310, where the H2O coming out of taps […]
BHS narcotics sweep wake-up call to students
Oakland County Sheriff deputies and canines enter Brandon High School on Wednesday morning. It was the first sweep since 2013. Photos by Patrick McAbee. By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-At approximately 8 a.m., April 19, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office K-9 deputies conducted a narcotics sweep of Brandon High School. Twelve K-9 units from the OCSO […]