By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — Township Clerk Theresa Bills along with others noticed a significant increase in use of the Forest Grove Park playground located behind the Groveland Township Hall, 4695 Grange Hall Road, during the COVID years. “People were outside more and use of the playground was growing,” said Bills. “Many visitors were using the playground […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on July 10, the township board approved the 2022 audit report 7-0. “Overall I felt like there has been significant improvements in the departments in terms of getting reconciliations done, getting information to us, that this year’s audit felt quite a bit smoother,” […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— During the regular meeting on July 10, the Brandon Township board of trustees unanimously approved two purchases for the fire department. The first purchase is a new engine for one of the fire engines. The engine that was originally approved, a Cummins L9 engine, is no longer available […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— During the regular Monday night meeting, the Brandon Township board of trustees voted 7-0 to approve the appointment of Joseph Harris to the planning commission beginning July 11, 2023 and ending July 31, 2026. The position was previously held by Joseph Dean. “Mr. Dean has retired from the […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— On July 10 the village council voted 5-0 allocate $197,987 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for sewer infrastructure improvements. In April the village council voted 5-0 to move forward with an agreement to join in the funding and usage with Atlas, Grand Blanc and Davison townships along with the Northwestern Oakland Drain Drainage […]
Brently Labenz swimming at the Holly Recreation Area on Monday. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Monday night the Goodrich Village Council voted 5-0 to OK a five year contract extension with Republic Services for weekly carted solid waste removal. The contract also includes every other week recycling and seasonal yard waste pickup. Use of the 95-gallon wheeled trash and recycle carts will also […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— The new school year is still two months away, but the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is getting ready for their annual back-to-school distribution. “It gives the kids a chance to feel good about themselves as they start the school year,” said Audrey Moon, project coordinator. “They start on […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. —During the Monday night meeting, the Brandon board of trustees voted 7-0 to approve the relocation of the precinct four voting location. The current location at Brandon Fire Department station 2, 3065 S. Sashabaw Road, did not have adequate parking for voting. Also, during the winter elections, the […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — On Monday night, Groveland Township Clerk Patti Back announced her retirement effective Sept. 30. The board then voted 4-0 to appoint Jenell Keller, the current township deputy clerk, to step in as interim clerk effective Oct. 1. Back abstained from the vote. Keller will serve as clerk until […]