By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to approve a contract with Marquette-based Trimedia Environmental & Engineering to provide Geographic Information Systems and Ground Penetrating Radar based mapping services for the Atlas and Horton cemeteries. The cost of the project is about $21,000. Both cemeteries […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — The sheriff department has added a new tool to patrol cars. This month, the Genesee County Sheriff Office purchased and installed the new radar Stalker Lidar RLR on the cars assigned to patrol the township. The laser guns bounce a narrow beam off a moving vehicle to measure […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the Sept. 12 meeting, the township board of trustees approved unanimously two ordinance amendments pertaining to marijuana establishments for first reading. “These are something Stuart (Cooney, Twp. attorney) recommended we do,” said Jayson Rumball, township supervisor. “As everybody knows, there is a marijuana item on the […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. —On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to approve a contract with the Goodrich School District and the Genesee County Sheriff Office. The township, sheriff office along with the Goodrich School district connived to discuss a contract for funding and requirements of the School Resource Officer. […]
Grace Hylton, a Brandon High School Color Guard on Sept. 9 at halftime during the Blackhawk vs. Lake Fenton football game. Photo: Mo Voyer.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville— Since she was 5-years-old, Fran Hotchkiss loved the Brandon Library. “May 1, 1975 I got my first paycheck,” said Hotchkiss. “But I think the whole volunteering at the age of 5 and getting to put away 10 picture books a day, that was really my big start.” Hotchkiss has […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — The Village is growing. A lot. Following the 2020 census report that place the village on top of Genesee County at 8.7 percent in the last decade the current need for new homes and upgraded infrastructure is not a surprise. At 5:30 p.m., Sept. 27, the village council will […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — After 20 years to the day, Mabelena, 470 Mill St., is closing their doors on Sept. 24 “We opened on Septemberfest 20 years ago, and we’re closing on Septemberfest,” said Brenda Heffernan, owner. The name Mabelena came from Heffernan’s grandmothers, Mabel and Lena. Lena was an Ortonville resident, […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. —On Sept. 29, there will be two Brandon graduates inducted into the Ed and Diane Donaldson Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame. Lieutenant Greg Glover, a 1985 graduate, is being honored for distinguished achievement and service to the safety and well-being of residents of Ortonville and Oakland County. Dr. […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — On Monday night the township board of trustees approved an audit presented by Ken Palka, from the accounting firm of Pfeffer, Hanniford and Palka. Palka reported on the township finances following the completion of the yearly audit ending March 31, 2022. “Overall the township is in very good […]