By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — Input from township residents is still needed to assist planners with the process of creating a new master plan and recreation plan. A master plan survey, seeking input from residents was made available earlier this year and will remain active through Aug. 15, 2023. The survey is available on the township’s web site, or a hard copy at […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — If the village buildings could speak they would convey stories of pioneers, fires and modernization of a community. The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is launching a historical walking tour for the Ortonville 175th anniversary. The idea originated in 2019 when DDA Director approached local historian Carol Bacak-Egbo, who […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— Following a closed session meeting on Monday night the Goodrich School Board approved the 2023-26 Goodrich Education Association contract. In addition, the paraprofessional contract was also approved. Both votes were 7-0. The GEA represents 102 teachers while there are about 30 paraprofessionals in the district. “I would like to thank […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Monday night the Goodrich School Board OK’d the sinking fund millage proposal resolution for the November 2023 election. “The sinking fund will be used for construction, repairing building, school security improvements, upgrading technology and all other proposes allowable by law,” said Mike Baszler, district superintendent. If the 1 […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.— On July 24, the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to OK a purchase of 20 Drager brand Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), used by firefighters to provide breathable air when entering a hazardous environment, such as a structure fire. The cost is $155,697. Township Clerk Katie Vick was absent […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — On Aug. 1, John Duley was hired as the new car sales manager at Randy Wise Ford, 968 S. Ortonville Road. Duley, a Macomb Township resident has more than thirty years of auto sales experience. “My first real job was selling cars in Brighton and Waterford,” said Duley. […]
A Green Tree frog hiding inside an Electric Lizard Daylily in Atlas Township. They can change color to match their environment. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— Good Times returns with a new night of fun. From 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Aug. 4 the Hoedown In-G-Town kicks off with line dancing lessons taught by a local instructor in the Goodrich Commons area. The music of John Vance Band, begins at 7 p.m. followed by Shiatown, and special guest Billy Gunther and the Mid-West Riders at […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville Village council voted 7-0 to reappoint planning commissioners Will Conway, Lee Palshan and Rick McAvinchey. “This is a pretty routine measure,” said village president Ken Quisenberry. “Their terms are similar to ours, they’re off-set. The planning commission recommends these.” Conway […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville village council discussed some current issues with the pickleball courts on Ball Street. The courts were completed in early July with community development block grant funds by the Brandon Township parks and recreation department, and were previously the home of […]