By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-Bugs, water damage, a significant lack of insulation and non compliance with ADA requirements were just a few of the issues that were discussed regarding the aging township hall last month. On Aug. 25, the board of trustees hosted Davison based H2H Architects to assess the current physical condition of […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Kelly DiPucchio knows a little something about perseverance. When the New York Times bestselling children’s author visits schools, she shows students the rejection letters she received from publishers— she saved nearly 200— as an important lesson about not giving up on your dreams. “It took six years of […]
By David Fleet Editor Area home sales jumped in Goodrich, Atlas Township along with the Ortonville, Brandon Township area so far in 2016 according to data released last week by Realcomp. Median home values were up from $185,000 to $187,000 in Goodrich/Atlas Township area and from $231,000 to $233,900 in the Ortonville/Brandon Township areas, also […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-Despite a few hills and rough spots, an off-road park could soon be a reality. An Oakland County Parks official announced last week that two purchase options were recently signed for 252 acres in the township for a park expansion. The agreements come after the DNR reported in November 2014 […]
By David Fleet Editor From 5-7 p.m., Sept. 12, Randy Wise Ford and Cranberries Cafe are teaming up to help raise funds for Goodrich High School student Joey Richvalsky and his family. Richvalsky, 18, was in a car crash last month when the SUV he was driving struck an unoccupied excavator inside a closed section […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-District students topped nearly all state test scores and outpaced county-wide averages in several categories according the results of M-STEP. Last week the Michigan Department of Education released scores from the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress, or M-STEP, for about 650,000 students statewide in grades 3-8 who were tested in […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp-M-STEP results were released this week and Brandon Superintendent Matt Outlaw is pleased with where the district stands on the statewide standardized test. On average, students in the district saw increases in proficiency in the four subject areas tested— math, language arts, science and social studies— from their performance […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ortonville– The village council is under fire by a former councilmember for their spending of tax dollars. Melanie Nivelt, a village resident, addressed the council at their Aug. 22 meeting, questioning the number and type of meetings for which the council are charging fees that are ultimately paid by the […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night, the planning commission voted to table a request for a change in zoning from general commerical to multiple-family residential district on about 10 acres at 7293 South State Road just south of Yellow Dog. The proposal has been tentatively scheduled for the planning commission meeting Sept. 26 at […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp .-Kim Zernec has had to attend one too many funerals for people lost to heroin. The tragedies have prompted her to take action and she is seeking others in the community who want to bring awareness on how to prevent and treat drug addiction. “I think heroin affects […]