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Goodrich Varsity Dance Team members prepare for competition on Saturday at Dakota High School. Photo: Provided.
Board OKs Groveland Township Fire Department study
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — On Jan. 9, the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to retain Rich Marinucci, of the Firefighters Safety Officers Association to study the township fire department. “It’s clear we have to know what we’re going to do going forward,” said Bob DePalma, township supervisor. “I want an objective third […]
Brandon School board votes in new leadership
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. —During the Monday night meeting, the Brandon board of education voted unanimously to appoint board member Rebecca Haynes as board president, Hilary Stockoski as vice-president, Kim Smith-Kulaga as treasurer and Jeff Zielke as secretary. “I am excited to take on the role as Brandon School Board president,” said […]
New State Rep. takes oath of office
By David Fleet Editor Lansing— State Representative David Martin (R-Davision) of the new 68th District recieved the oath of office earlier this month. The 68th District now covers southeast Genesee County, including Atlas Township, Goodrich, Davison, Davison Township, Grand Blanc, the majority of Burton, parts of Grand Blanc Township and Genesee Township. It also includes […]
Digital display speed alert signs OK’d by township
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — The speed of motorists on Grange Hall and Tripp roads through the township will soon be reminded just how fast they are traveling. On Jan. 9, the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to install digitally displayed speed alert message signs on a section of Grange Hall Road […]
Personal finance course required for graduation
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Brandon board of education voted unanimously to approve a personal finance course as a graduation requirement starting with the class of 2027. The requirement follows legislation that was signed in June of 2022 that requires a half-credit personal finance course be […]
Holly man faces life in prison
By Sharon Stone Tri-County Times Groveland Twp. — During a pretrial Jan. 11, a 31-year-old Holly man pleaded no contest to charges involving torture and homicide of a 3-year-old girl. He faces life in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. Samual Lester Smart had been bound over to Oakland County Circuit […]
Criminal misconduct investigated
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon — On Jan. 16, parents in the Brandon School District received a communication about allegations of criminal misconduct. The district was made aware of allegations regarding inappropriate relations that occurred between a female contracted employee and two high school students. The incidents occurred off school property, and the district […]
Foggy freeze
Fog lifts over Bald Eagle Lake in Brandon Township. After a snowy start to January temperatures jumped into the mid-40s across southeastern Michigan. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Dam Risk Reduction Grant to be considered by Village Council
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — At 6 p.m., Jan. 19, the village council will host a workshop to discuss applications for the 2023 Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program. “We have a time constraint that needs to have the grant in by Jan. 31,” said Sheri Wilkerson, village administrator. “We have several grants (for the […]