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 […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer A trio of bipartisan house bills introduced into the Michigan Legislature would modernize the state’s current texting and driving laws. If enacted, HB 4250, HB 4251, and HB 4252 of 2023 would prohibit the use of cell phones for certain purposes while driving. Michigan would be the 26th state to adopt […]
Emma Prestige, 4, walking through Wojo’s Greenhouse during a Harvey-Swanson field trip. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — It’s been more than a half century since the first Earth Day and the message of environmental awareness was proclaimed. “We need to take care of what we have,” said Patty Plant, local residents and business owner who each year spearheads a cleanup initiative in Atlas Township and […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — Kaitlyn Barclay has a plan. Keep glass out of landfills, provide therapy through DIY art projects at the same time create a useful home décor item. For Barclay, a 15-year-old sophomore at Swartz Creek High School and first year member of the school’s entrepreneur club, her plan spawned […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The annual Rocking and Raking is on and looking for last-minute volunteers and homes in Brandon Township. Every April, the Edna Burton Senior Center coordinates the event to help senior citizens in the community clean up their yards. “We have a lot of seniors that cannot get […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Monday night 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 District for construction of the Kearsley Creek Interceptor North (KCI). The $33 million project, projected to begin in the […]
White lilies at St. Mark the Evangelist, 7296 Gale Road, Atlas Township. The traditional Easter Sunday lily symbolizes purity, rebirth, new beginnings and hope with the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter. Photo: Patrick McAbee