By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — On Feb. 26, Michigan State Police Detectives from the Second District Freeway Investigative Support Team along with Metro North troopers arrested Thomas Robert Trim, 23, of Mt Morris following a road rage incident on I-75 near Grange Hall Road. At 6:20 p.m., Feb. 22, MSP detectives responded to […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville Village council voted against the approval of the Abigail’s Pride event permit with a 5-1 vote. Council member Tony Randazzo was the only person on council who voted to approve the event. This is the first time the event has […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — At approximately 1:20 am, Feb. 28 a tornado touched down in Grand Blanc in the area of Dort Highway and Reid Road, in Grand Blanc Township. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado an EF-2 with estimated peak wind at 115 mph and a width of 450 […]
By David Fleet Editor Lansing — A former Goodrich Schools administrator and teacher was recently promoted to Senior Education Advisor in the Executive Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Stephanie O’Dea had served as Governor Whitmer’s K-12 policy advisor for the last two years after 19 years as a high school teacher and K-12 administrator in several school districts including […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the zoning board of appeals meeting on Monday, the Ortonville ZBA approved an adult use variance for a property at 30 South St. The variance would be for a tattoo shop, which under the current zoning ordinances is classified under adult use, and requires the ZBA to […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — Bridge and road work will begin this weekend along I-75 between M-15 and the Oakland/Genesee county line, with crews working on resurfacing northbound I-75, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. To prepare for this traffic shift, there will be lane and ramp closures to install traffic control […]
By David Fleet Editor Following nine consecutive days of early voting which ended on the Sunday before Tuesday’s election about one in four local voters turned out to cast ballots. Oakland County voter turnout was 26% and Genesee was 18%. Statewide 22% cast ballots. “Your vote is your voice – and our democracy is stronger […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — A request for proposal has been sent out for the remodel of the concession stand at Sherman Park. “It’s not super invasive, but it’s to renovate and update the concession stand,” said Village Manager Ryan Madis. Part of the project will be paid for with a DNR Trust […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Originally approved in March of 2023, the Oakwood sidewalk project was intended to be partially funded with the 2023 Small Urban Grant, and would have put a sidewalk from Narrin Park to Cedar Street. “The process to do easements is difficult, which we knew, but it’s more difficult […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville village council voted unanimously on their yearly committee assignments. As village president, Ken Quisneberry is the council representative for the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority. He is also a member of the personnel committee. President Pro Tempore Melanie Nivelt remains as […]