By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — When Fred Waybrant applied for the Brandon Township Parks and Recreation Director opening in 1999 there were 17 applications for the job. “In addition to sport activities, there was also discussion during the interview about building a township park,” said Waybrant. “I had built baseball and soccer fields over my career. I had capability to help make a […]
Delylah Raelynn waving to her friend on the first day of school at Reid Elementary on Aug. 28. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp — The Oakwood and Hadley Road intersection is now open. On June 19, the intersection closed for the summer to make safety improvements and to replace the culvert under the road. The project was finished ahead of schedule, and the intersection opened to traffic on Aug. 25. “We […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville village council voted unanimously to transfer the conditionally approved retail marijuana license for 456 S. Ortonville Road from Berserker Group, LLC to Violet License Group, LLC. “In conversations about transferring the license, it was guaranteed that they will abide by […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — Earlier this summer the Michigan Department Of Transportation began two projects on M-15 in Atlas Township. Replacement of the Cummings Drain culvert between Maple and Hill roads along with the Paddison Drain culvert between Kipp and Horton roads are currently under construction. The culverts are being replaced simultaneously and to maintain traffic, temporary signals allowing one lane […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — Results from a recent township survey of township residents to assist planners with the process of creating a new master plan and recreation plan has been completed. The full results are available on the township Web site. Mike Rembor, township planning commission chairperson said the survey provides some […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — On Aug. 21 the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to approve $440,000 for ditching, tree removal and the reestablishment of the roadway of Ridge Road from the end of the pavement to Lake Shore Drive. The tree removal is an estimated $170,000 of the cost. “Nothing has […]
Lauren Cheek testing out her Boxlight display board in her kindergarten classroom at Reid Elementary. The first day of school for Goodrich is Aug. 28. Photo: David Fleet
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — With the start of school just days away, the district has several bond projects that are near completion at the high school along with other buildings. On Aug. 4, 2020 school district voters approved a $20,930,000 bond extension proposal. Since that time projects have been ongoing throughout the district from roofing, security, […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon — Kevin Ayer has spent 27 years in education, and now he’s making his mark on the Brandon School District as the new middle school principal. “I grew up in this area, I went to Kearsley, so Brandon has always been a solid school,” said Ayer. “The community is […]