By David Fleet Editor Swart Creek— It’s a sunny, warm early October morning and about a dozen United Auto Workers have set up a picket-line at the entrance of the General Motors Parts Processing Center, 3406 S. Dye Road, Swartz Creek. Among those workers is a 1977 Brandon High School graduate and former Brandon-Goodrich resident […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Tyler Baker, a senior manager with Maner Costerian, presented the annual financial statements and auditor’s report of the fiscal year ending June 20, 2023 at the regular meeting on Sept. 25. The board voted unanimously to approved the audit. According to the audit, the revenues for the fiscal […]
Leaves change over the Goodrich Mill Pond following the first day of autumn Sept.23. The peak Mid-Michigan fall color days are expected to be Oct. 5-22. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Safewise.com has released their list of the 50 safest cities in Michigan for 2023, and Brandon Township ranks at number nine. “We take pride in those numbers because it comes down to not only how many of those cases you have that the government monitors, but it […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — In 1952 Dwight Eisenhower was elected president, a gallon of gas was 27 cents and a Coke was just 25 cents. That same year the Goodrich High School varsity football team defeated Brandon High School varsity team 26-6 in one of the first meetings. At 7 p.m., Oct. 6, […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Sept 27, the board of trustees of Goodrich Area Schools accepted an audit from Flint based-Lewis & Knopf for the 2022-2023 fiscal year ending June 30. The audit was presented by Allen Gamble. The district ended the fiscal year with a general fund balance of $4,580,989 (19%) up […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville village council voted 6-1 to approve a the new event permit for downtown events. Council member Tony Randazzo voted against it. “Many, many, many communities across Michigan have a packet very similar to this one,” said council member Kay Green. […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Brandon School District voters will have the opportunity to consider a non-homestead millage renewal on the November ballot. “We’re going for a renewal only,” said Carly Stone, district superintendent. “We’re not looking for an increase at all.” Currently, the millage allows for up to 18 mills to […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on Sept. 12, the Brandon Township board of trustees voted 7-0 to purchase cellphones for the township supervisor, clerk, treasurer and parks and recreation director. “This has come up several times in the past and I’ve been exploring this and we discussed it […]
Dancers from Lynn’s Dance Studio, Ortonville on South Street during Septemberfest. Photo by Patrick McAbee.