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.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — On Sept. 28, there will be two Brandon graduates inducted into the Ed and Diane Donaldson Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame. Dennis Hoffman, a 1966 graduate, is being honored for distinguished achievement in providing significant decades of leadership in the Ortonville-Brandon community. Dr. William Tahaney, a 2010 […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — At 5 p.m., Sept. 26, the Goodrich School District will host an open house so community members can tour the recently renovated high school facilities, made possible by the 2020 bond. At 6:30 p.m., a short presentation starting in the new Martian Union (former Media Center) at Goodrich High […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Registration for the fall session of Parenting the Love and Logic Way is open. The virtual parenting program is facilitated by Linda Brooks, and is hosted in partnership with Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance, Holly Area Youth Assistance, the Brandon Township Public Library and the Holly Township Public […]
By David Fleet Editor Roscommon — On Sept. 16, veteran Firefighter/EMS Assistant Fire Chief Dave Borst was honored at the 44th annual service for the Michigan Firemen’s Memorial, Roscommon, Mich. Borst was one of 168 firefighters including four who died in the line of duty honored during the weekend gathering. In total there are now […]
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 approve replacing the roof on Brandon Fire Station Two, near the intersection of Seymour Lake and Sashabaw roads. “Station two needs a new roof,” said fire chief David Kwapis. “That was […]