By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Oxford — On Monday, state representative Josh Schriver, R-Oxford, was removed from his committee assignment and had his staff reassigned because of a post he shared on social media. Schriver is the representative for Michigan’s 66th House District which contains Bruce and Washington townships in Macomb County and Addison, Brandon, […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.— Sewer projects, ambulances and sidewalks are just a few of the projects area communities received since the implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act in March 2021. The ARPA act which provided $350 billion in relief to states and local governments to fight the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have deposited […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich —On Monday night the Village Council voted 4-0 to approve a site plan for Station No. 1, Social Hub, 10214 West Hegel Road. Council Member Sherry Moore was absent. The decision follows a Jan. 29 decision by the Goodrich Village Planning Commission who voted 8-0 with one abstention that recommended […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. —During the regular Monday night meeting, the Brandon Board of Education voted to increase the tuition rates for the Brandon preschool academy beginning next school year. “It’s been at least eight years since an increase,” said District Chief Financial Officer Jan Ziesel. Zeisel presented the board with a […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Monday night the village council voted 4-0 to adopt a resolution for the Michigan Department of Transportation for resurfacing on West Hegel Road in the village. Council member Sherry Moore was absent. The estimated cost of the project is $229,400 with $181,204 in federal funds. The village share […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the Monday night meeting, the Brandon Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a change from four-year terms to six-year terms to board of education members. The transition to six-year terms will be complete with the 2028 election cycle. “As the Brandon Board of Education strives […]
Ro and Reece Morris with their mom Rechelle at Brandon Township Library create pop-up hearts in preparation for Valentines Day, Feb. 14. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — In just a few weeks, daffodils will bloom, geese will return and orange construction barrels will once again pop up. Bridge and road work along I-75 in northern Oakland County is expected to resume in early March. The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing approximately $160 million to […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — A combination of escalated interest rates up substantially from their historic lows a few years ago, lower home inventories and higher prices has produced a challenging real estate market for buyers and sellers. However, this scenario could see a change later this spring as mortgage rates are expected […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— During the Monday night meeting, the Brandon Township board of trustees voted 6-1 to approve the replacement of the roof on Fire Station Three, 5050 Oakwood Road. The station was built around 2003 and has not had a new roof since then. “The roof at Station 3 is […]