By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville Village Council voted unanimously to approve a petition for the Northwest Oakland sewer project. “The project itself was initiated by Genesee County,” said Brian Coburn, Oakland County Water Resources Commission. “They want to serve Grand Blanc Township. Genesee County is […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — From an aging population to losing younger residents to growing M-15 corridor, over the last decade Atlas Township has changed. It’s time to update the Master Plan. Last October, the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to approve, at a cost of $20,500, to update the Master Plan. In […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.— On March 26 Atlas Township Fire Chief Steve Bullen and Assistant Chief Ed Klimek drove out to New York to pick up their new Rescue truck. The truck was put together at the Ward Apparatus plant in Horseheads, New York. On April 24 the truck was ready for use […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — Through a mini-grant, on Monday, Medstar Ambulances donated an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) to Atlas Township at the Goodrich Library, 10237 Hegel Road. Following the presentation about 30 area residents participated in training at the Atlas Township Fire Department. Medstar Ambulance recognizes community AED placement as the most important […]
Bekah Muzyk shakes the color off on Sunday at the Goodrich High School C.A.R.E.S Color Run/Walk. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — At 6 p.m., April 27 the Atlas Township Citizen High Speed Internet Committee will be hosting an interactive seminar to gather information for the State of Michigan High Speed Internet Office also known as MIHI. The information gathered will help the MIHI Office develop and roll out the […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 29, Small Business Saturday Market will be featured in downtown Ortonville. “Our biggest goal with these events has always been geared towards helping small businesses and vendors,” said co-coordinator Sarah Armstrong. “Having a few really good days a month can have a huge […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the Monday night meeting, the Brandon Board of Education voted unanimously to purchase furniture for Harvey-Swanson elementary from Interior Image inc. and School Specialty inc. The furniture purchases are part of the current bond projects. “Bid pack three for Harvey-Swanson was awarded a couple weeks ago for […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — A Brandon High School junior is looking to make a lasting impact on the Ortonville community and their pets. Madi Waatti, 17, is an ambassador-level girl scout with Troop 70649 and is initiating a project for her Gold Award to make Ortonville more pet friendly. “I’m a pet […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.— Goodrich High School’s C.A.R.E.S. Club sponsored a Color Run/Walk this past Sunday, April 16 At 2 p.m., April 16 the Goodrich Middle School C.A.R.E.S. Club sponsored a Color Run/Walk. More than 30 participants participated in a 1.3 mile course which included four color stations to blast the runners with […]