By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — An ideal mix of fireworks, ice cream and food on a warm summer night was just the recipe for a Fourth of July celebration to remember. Courtney McClerren, Ortonville DDA board of directors said the 2023 Fireworks and Food Trucks celebration was the highest attended event ever. “It wouldn’t […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — The electric vehicle charger in Ortonville is up and running. “EV has put us on the map as a place where people can charge while they’re enjoying downtown,” said village manager Ryan Madis. The charger was installed over the last few months. In March, DTE installed the telephone […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — On June 27 by a vote of 5-1 Groveland Township Planning Commission recommended for approval by the township board of trustees a special use permit for the Renaissance Festival. Trustee Jim Christopher voted no. At 7 p.m., July 10 the board of trustees is expected to vote on […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular meeting on June 26, the Ortonville village council approved a resolution to adopt an updated future land use map into the village master plan, 7-0. The main changes include the properties for the old Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School and the current Harvey-Swanson Elementary School. The […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On June 26 the Goodrich Board of Education voted 7-0, two contract two security staff for the 2023-24 school year to monitor all areas of the high school, including the inside and outside along with the parking area. The cost of the staff is $32 per hour. “This is a fortunate, but unfortunate […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — The Atlas Township Fire Department has filed for a grant to receive 25 new SCBA face masks for their firefighters. The fire department will be replacing their aging SCBA or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, this year and Fire Chief Steve Bullen is hoping the Michigan Fire Equipment Grant will […]
By Jeff Hogan County Press Editor Lapeer County—At least 40 golf carts have been stolen from golf courses in Lapeer, Genesee and Shiawassee counties since late May, the most recent thefts reported last weekend. Police urge golf course owners to be on high alert and to secure their golf carts in the overnight hours, and […]
By Jeff Hogan County Press Editor (Editor’s note: This story was originally published in the July 2, 2023 edition of The County Press) Lapeer — Chadwick Mobley, 42, a suspect in the 2011 murder of Andrea Eilber was arrested June 28 by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) in Montana following a tip from a […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — The Village of Ortonville and the City of Lebel-sur-Quevillon, Quebec are about 760 miles apart and currently share a distinct similarity, smoke. Lots of smoke. The Lebel-sur-Quevillon is one of several Quebec areas recently evacuated that are ravaged by massive forest fires, with the smoke traveling to Michigan via […]
Kristen Javemba and Alex Hoyer with their dogs Charlie and Bird, getting their house ready for the Fourth of July. Fly the flag in today’s edition. Photo: Patrick McAbee