By David Fleet Editor It’s been more than 40 years since area resident Dale Bond first tapped a few of the stately Brandon Township maple trees. Since then it’s all about the drip. “The weather’s been up and down this spring, the sap needs warmer weather and sunlight— but that’s why they call it Michigan,” laughed Bond. […]
By David Fleet Editor At 1 p.m., March 23, there will be a statewide tornado siren test during severe weather week. Brandon Township has 11 weather sirens scattered throughout the township. “As a reminder, Oakland County’s policy is to activate the sirens county-wide for severe weather events only (severe thunderstorms with 70 plus mile-per-hour winds […]
By David Fleet Editor Two state lawmakers are looking to local funding for area police patrols. State Represenatives David Martin and Mike Mueller are helping spearhead a plan to provide permanent and stable funding for a program that ensures rural Michigan communities have police protection. The state’s secondary road patrol program provides funding for sheriff’s […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is holding an Easter food collection after not doing so the last few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As we begin to find some normalcy, the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund (OCEF) will be having an actual Easter Distribution,” said Karyn Milligan, OCEF Pantry coordinator. […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night the village council voted 3-1 to appoint Susan Simion as a village councilperson. Simion will serve through Nov. 20, 2022 and then the seat is up for election in November. The vote followed the resignation of Village Council member Wendy Ciaramitaro on Feb. 14. Simion was one […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-Walking to Grand Blanc just became a little easier. On March 16, the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission OK’d $264,000 of county American Rescue Plan Act funds for a portion of the Iron Belle Trail connection construction in Atlas. The funds will be used for a sidewalk to connect the […]
From left, Kason, Luke and Rory with a boa constrictor named ‘Ruby’ from Supe’s Exotic Jungle that visited Oak Tree Elementary School on March 3. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-A township resident is out $84,830 following a scam that law enforcement say is just too common. According to police reports, at about 11 a.m., Feb. 24 the resident received a call from a person claiming to be from Amazon and stating there was an unauthorized charge on her account. […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Monday night, the township board unanimously approved using some American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase 18 portable radios for the Brandon Fire Department. “The current radio system we have is out of date, the equipment that we have was at end-of-life two years ago,” said Dave […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- Starting April 4, weather premitting, the Genesee County Road Commission is expected to close Perry Road at the Atlas Dam for rehabilitation of the culvert. The road will be closed for four to six weeks. The project was delayed from last October. Eric Johnston, director of engineering, Genesee County […]