By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — Orange barrels are popping up as spring flowers soon will last week with tree and brush removal along M-15 in Atlas Township prior to a major slow down in early summer. Recently, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced two projects on M-15 in Atlas Township beginning after June […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— On Monday night the Goodrich School Board discussed a settlement with Juul Labs regarding the impact of vaping on students. The board is expected to vote on the proposed resolution at the March 20 meeting. “The settlement is based on enrollment and size,” said Mike Baszler, district superintendent. The districts […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville village council voted 4-2 to approve the Oakwood Road sidewalk project. Council members Pat George and Larry Hayden voted against the motion. The board is currently comprised of six members. “I myself have talked to several people in the last […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville —On March 18, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Ortonville will be home to a Small Business Saturday Market. “Since we moved here about four years ago, the downtown businesses and a lot of their owners have become dear friends, in addition to the community of local vendors and artists […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— On Monday night during a special meeting the Goodrich School Board of Trustees voted 7-0 approving $2,457,883 in projects for the high school beginning this spring. The work will include the cafeteria, media center, tech center, hallway and doorways. On Aug. 4, 2020 school district voters approved a $20,930,000 bond […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — A 17-year-old Holly man was arraigned on Wednesday for a carjacking in the Village of Holly. At 6:55 a.m., Feb. 27, Michigan State Police were dispatched to an address near East Holly and Grange Hall roads in Groveland Township for a carjacking complaint. A 78-year-old male victim advised troopers he was initially at the Mobil gas station in […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During a special meeting on Feb. 24, the Brandon Board of education voted unanimously to offer the position of superintendent to current director of curriculum and instruction Carly Stone. Stone accepted the position via phone call during the meeting. “Looking at the things we’ve gathered from stakeholders […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — On Feb. 22, an Oakland County Circuit Court judge sentenced a 31-year-old Holly man for the torture and homicide of a 3-year-old girl. The daughter of his former girlfriend. Circuit Judge Michael Warren sentenced Samual Lester Smart, 31, to serve 40 to 99 years in prison for the […]
Vita DelDuco getting her chili ready. On Feb. 18, the Boat Bar, 2000 S. Ortonville Road hosted the second annual Chili Cook-Off on the banks of the once frozen Bald Eagle Lake. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — Last summer the replacement of the culvert and bridge over Duck Creek tested the patience of Brandon Township travelers on M-15. This summer Atlas Township motorists will endure a similar project. Recently, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced two projects on M-15 in Atlas Township beginning after June […]