By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — A multi-community committee is taking a hard look at just how county officials are going to effectively use a couple million in newly gathered taxpayer money. A survey has been created to gather feedback for the public transit needs of residents of Brandon, Groveland, Holly, Rose and […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — The Ortonville village council and village manager Ryan Madis are looking to revamp the current special event permit for the village. The issue has been brought up the last few meetings, including the Monday night gathering when council member Melanie Nivelt motioned to add special event permits to […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — The school board will delay a 1 mill sinking fund millage proposal until November following the expected approval by the governor of a bill that allows for sinking fund dollars to be used for buses. In November 2022, 58.89 percent of district voters turned down a 1 mill sinking fund millage proposal that would […]
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 […]