By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Monday night the Goodrich School Board OK’d the sinking fund millage proposal resolution for the November 2023 election. “The sinking fund will be used for construction, repairing building, school security improvements, upgrading technology and all other proposes allowable by law,” said Mike Baszler, district superintendent. If the 1 […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.— On July 24, the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to OK a purchase of 20 Drager brand Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), used by firefighters to provide breathable air when entering a hazardous environment, such as a structure fire. The cost is $155,697. Township Clerk Katie Vick was absent […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — On Aug. 1, John Duley was hired as the new car sales manager at Randy Wise Ford, 968 S. Ortonville Road. Duley, a Macomb Township resident has more than thirty years of auto sales experience. “My first real job was selling cars in Brighton and Waterford,” said Duley. […]
A Green Tree frog hiding inside an Electric Lizard Daylily in Atlas Township. They can change color to match their environment. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— Good Times returns with a new night of fun. From 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Aug. 4 the Hoedown In-G-Town kicks off with line dancing lessons taught by a local instructor in the Goodrich Commons area. The music of John Vance Band, begins at 7 p.m. followed by Shiatown, and special guest Billy Gunther and the Mid-West Riders at […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville Village council voted 7-0 to reappoint planning commissioners Will Conway, Lee Palshan and Rick McAvinchey. “This is a pretty routine measure,” said village president Ken Quisenberry. “Their terms are similar to ours, they’re off-set. The planning commission recommends these.” Conway […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville village council discussed some current issues with the pickleball courts on Ball Street. The courts were completed in early July with community development block grant funds by the Brandon Township parks and recreation department, and were previously the home of […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to OK $7,469 for Consumers Energy to complete the installation of the electrical for a well near State Road and Linda Kay Drive. Township Clerk Katie Vick was absent with notice. “We can’t go any further with the […]
Hendrix Sierakowski, #2, and Walker Ringler at second base with Karson Garza sliding into base. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — From a township population hike of 4.5% since 2010, one of the largest increases among Genesee County communities to aging infrastructure, the local environmental demands have moved to the forefront. Township leaders are responding. At 5:30 p.m., Aug. 8, The Citizen Advisory Committee for Environmental Concerns will meet […]