By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Paris — Heidi Fluck Goulding noticed an empty exhibit display case in the Paris Liberation Museum, Paris France. “A small sign written in French was nearby,” said Heidi, a 2012 Brandon High School graduate. “My French is not that good. Luckily there was an English translation.” This space is reserved for […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — On Nov. 9, the fourth annual Rucksack Walk through Ortonville will start at Bearss Fitness, 4 N. Ortonville Road, at 8 a.m. A Ruck Sack Walk is a walk with a weighted rucksack or back pack. The 5k walk is a fundraiser for area veterans. “Basically, you can put […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Grovland Twp. — After more than three decades of leadership, Groveland Township Supervisor Bob DePalma retired from public service. He did not seek an unprecedented eighth term of office. “I don’t want to live somewhere else,” said DePalma, who moved to the township in 1979 from Romulas. “I love it here. […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — Following several months of deliberation, on Oct. 22, the Groveland Township Planning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend to the township board of trustees an ordinance regarding a proposed Battery Energy Storage System. The board is expected to decide on the ordinance on Nov. 11. “We are not acting […]
Head Coach Tom Alward hoists the Flint Metro League trophy on Oct. 19 following a 42-3 win over Fenton. Photo: Kim Eaton.
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Let the voting begin on Oct. 26 when voters statewide can head to the polls for the 2024 General election. Due to the passage of Proposal 2022-2, which was approved by Michigan voters in 2022, a constitutional amendment gives voters the right to vote early and in person […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Oakland Cty. — On Nov. 5, Oakland County voters will have a county parks and recreation millage proposal on the ballot. The proposed millage would levy .65 mills for 20 years, which would equal $65 per $100,000 of taxable property value. It would also replace the current millage, and is an […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp.— The yearly audit ending March 31, 2024 was presented by Ken Palka, from the accounting firm of Pfeffer, Hanniford and Palka on Oct. 14. “You all do a great job,” said Palka. The township reported $1,796,090 in total revenues which includes state $681,894; interest, rents $490.548; taxes $348,314; licenses, […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On Oct. 21, at the Brandon Board of Education meeting, Chris Kassob and Lauren Solano of Plante Moran presented the school district’s annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The board voted 7-0 to approve the audit. According to the audit […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp.— On Oct. 21, the Atlas Township Board recognized Trustee Barry June for his many years of service to the community. “Barry has served in many roles at the township,” said Township Supervisor Jim Busch. “He’s been a leader, mentor and board of trustees for many years, steering the township.” […]