By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the village council is expected to appoint a new councilmember. The vote is expected following the resignation of Village Council member Wendy Ciaramitaro on Feb. 14. As of press time March 10, three candidates have applied for the seat. The deadline is noon, March 11. The Village is […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- During the regular Monday night meeting, the township board unanimously approved to spend $28,246 for graveling some township roads and to use budgeted road repair funds to pay for the gravel. In 2021, the gravel road projects did not get completed by Oakland County. “They did not get […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- The village is in need of additional sewer capacity. According to the Genesee County Drain Commissioner’s Office, in 2001 the Village had purchased a sewer capacity of 1,200 Residential Equivalent Units or REU. The REUs are used to calculate sewer and water costs, based on usage. As of Dec. 1, […]
On Feb. 23, The Daddy Daughter Dance at Brandon High School cafeteria prompted plenty of good times. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the regular Monday night meeting, the village council unanimously approved a resolution to create a drainage district. The resolution is part of an effort to investigate the feasibility of hooking onto the Genesee County sewer system. “This project is a completely different approach to sanitary sewers than what […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is holding their Sharin’ O’ the Green fundraiser again this year for the month of March. “All monetary donations that OCEF receives during the month of March will be matched (up to $2,500) by an anonymous donor,” said Robin Loughlin, OCEF vice chair. “This is […]
By David Fleet Editor Along side a group of militia entrenched somewhere in central Ukraine, Anna Sorochynska conveyed a message to Americans. “This year, 2022 is our 1783, and freedom is not free, so we want the world to know about the strength, determination and courage of our defenders,” said Sorochynska. “Here we are fighting […]
From left, Ceanna Clayton, Lance Fisher and Zoey Meeker. On Wednesday, students in the Brandon woodworking class made Adirondack chairs. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Residents on Wolfe Road along with the township planning commission are awaiting a speed study from a company that wants to operate a concrete recycling center at 104 Wolfe Road. The company came to the planning commission on Feb. 8 for a special use permit, and the issue was […]
By David Fleet Editor Area residents needing an ambulance should be prepared to wait. Genesee County 911 recently provided a two-year response time study. According to the report, in 2021 of 32 communities Atlas Township had the 28th slowest response time, while the Village of Goodrich is 31st. Argentine and Genesee townships along with the Village of […]