By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. -On Feb. 8, the Groveland Township Fire Department responded to Buckell Lake after a 9-1-1 call of an ostrich stuck on the ice. Steve McGee, township fire chief, said the 400-pound female bird escaped from a nearby farm. Township Emergency Medical Technician Russ Aderholdt and Jeremy Watson responded to […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich -On Monday night the village council voted 4-1 to seek a grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to improve the entry to the Goodrich Commons from the Hegel Road downtown access, also known as “the turn-around drive.” The village will apply for a $75,000 grant with a match […]
Brandon Twp .- After a three-week closure, the library has reopened! The library closed Jan. 25 as Brown Drilling of Howell made necessary repairs to the well located under the parking lot at 304 South St. After repeated well breaks in the past three years, the library board approved a contract with Brown to replace […]
‘Knowledge eliminates fear and creates understanding’
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp .- Annaliese Elliott isn’t old enough to vote, but at 13, she is old enough to form an educated opinion, and she is, through a special opportunity. Last fall, Annaliese, as well as 19 other Brandon Middle School seventh graders, applied for and were accepted into the Religious […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich -On Monday night the village council voted 5-0 to verify that 70 sewer units were available for a proposed village senior apartment complex. The request is needed prior to a 7 p.m., Feb. 27 village planning commission meeting at the adiministration building to hear a request for rezoing of about […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- After hearing input from staff and parents, district officials have changed their minds regarding which school to close in a reorganization, although it is not yet official and when it will occur is still up in the air. During a special meeting Feb. 8, the school board again […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-ELGA Credit Union announced last week the purchase of the Oxford Bank branch, 8125 State Road. ELGA Credit Union CEO Karen Church said the 2,800-square foot retail banking facility is expected to open in June. “The Goodrich branch is an excellent opportunity for ELGA along M-15,” said Church. “We are continually […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer A former Brandon Township man who fled the state after allegedly repeatedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old child has been brought to justice, seven years later. Gary Tremayne Hollins was extradited back to Michigan last month from Missouri and was arraigned at 52-2 District Court on six counts of first degree […]
By David Fleet Editor On Feb. 7 the Greater Ortonville Chamber of Commerce board of directors voted 5-1 to disband the local organization. Roy Langolf, chamber vice-president, said a lack of interest prompted the vote. “Today the chamber consists of about 30 members,” said Langolf, owner of Village Funeral Home, 135 South St., Ortonville. “We […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- A proposed weapons ordinance, as well as two other ordinances from the building department, have been shot down for now. A standing room only crowd at the Feb. 6 township board meeting voiced strong objections to the first reading of a weapons ordinance, which the board subsequently agreed […]