By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — About 1920, Ortonville Blacksmith Irvin Williams’ shop was located on the south side of Mill Street west of Kearsley Creek. Irvin’s father, Carl Williams, was located on the north side of Mill Street east of Kearsley Creek. Irvin shod horses and traveled to farms for work, while Carl was […]
Erika Ash with her Vizsla Remi at Tractor Supply, 700 Ortonville Road, Ortonville March 10. Mary Claus was handing out treats during their treat-sampling event. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — For millions of people nationwide, having access to reliable high-speed internet is just not a reality. The day-to-day tasks—such as learning and working—relying on broadband access is a necessity. In February, the township created by board voted for a Citizen’s Advisory Committee for High Speed Access. The scope of the committee will be […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer From tear laden tissues to countless hugs to dancing more than 200 students and 50 adults from Brandon and Goodrich gathered at their schools to listen and be heard. The reason was Challenge Day. “In my 10 years at BHS, we have had Challenge Day six times, and would have […]
By David Fleet Editor Flint — On March 11, Goodrich and Brandon FIRST Robotics teams competed at the Kettering University FIRST Robotics District. Following the Jan. 7 release of the 2023 challenge, FIRST teams across the world have been strategizing the game, designing, and building robots to compete and work their way to the international […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville— Work has begun on the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in downtown Ortonville On Wednesday, DTE installed a telephone pole in front of the parking lot on Pond Street, where State Contracting, Inc, 15045 Dixie Highway, Holly, will install an electric vehicle charging station. “In addition to creating […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich —On Monday night village council meeting consideration will be given to the funding for electric vehicle charging station. Sheri Wilkerson, village administrator will seek grant applications. The State of Michigan will receive about $110 million for the Nation Electric Vehicle Formula Program, through the end of 2026. The Michigan Department […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.— On March 6 during a special board meeting the Goodrich School Board of Trustees vote 7-0 approving $298,748 in projects for the Reid Elementary School Maker Space and the Middle School Engaged Learning Renovations beginning this spring. In addition, the board OK’d People Driven Technology for Network Electronics and […]
Front from left Natalie Pike, Madison Schmitz, Sadie McClellan, Rachel Shoemaker and Saryn Weatherhead. Back from left Aria Young, Aven Young, Avery Martin, Cali Nelson, Lillian Edenburn and Ridley Stratton. The cast of Beehive the Musical at Goodrich High School. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — The district will soon have a new layer of security. On Monday night, the Goodrich Board of Education discussed a Premier Security Solutions Staffing Pilot program, a company that specializes in school security and employs retired police officers. The board will vote on the program at the March 20 school […]