By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer As the winter months get closer, people may start shopping for Christmas presents, and the Community Christmas Toy Store is asking for something different this year. “In the past, we have collected toys and games and the parents who qualify for OCEF have shopped for their children at the ‘Toy […]
By David Fleet Editor On Nov. 15 Genesee County Medical Health Officer Dr. Pamela Hackert announced at a press conference that the Genesee County school mask mandate will be lifted on Dec. 22. Hackert still recommends that school districts require universal masking of students, staff and teachers. “On Nov. 2 the CDC granted emergency use […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon High School theater department is holding a bottle drive to fundraise for their upcoming shows and supplies for the department. The bottle drive will be 3-7 p.m., on Dec. 10, at Bueches Food World, 400 N. Ortonville Road. “Because COVID hit the theater program particularly hard last year, […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is looking to re-stock their pantry after recent renovations to it. We started the renovations in October,” said OCEF Chairperson Trudi Lentini. “Prior to COVID, the clients used to walk through and shop. Well during COVID we wanted to keep things clean, and with the […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-At 2:15 p.m., Nov. 12, the township fire department responded to a fire at the Atlas Valley Golf Club, 8313 Perry Road. In addition to Atlas Township, Davison and Grand Blanc townships also responded to the fire. When firefighters arrived an active fire was ongoing in the basement of the […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 3-2 to not increase the special assessment over the current amount of $125 per year to $194 per year, per improved parcel for trash and recycling collection. Trustees Pat Major and Barry June along with Treasurer Ann Marie Moore voted […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-The roundabout at the intersection of Sashabaw and Oakhill Roads is now open. “The roundabout opened on November 10, almost 14 days ahead of schedule,” said Craig Bryson, senior manager of communications with the Road Commission for Oakland County. “It is virtually done, the only thing that we’re waiting […]
A honeybee with a load of pollen that just lifted off from a Jerusalem artichoke in northern Oakland County earlier this fall. Photo by Jonathan Schechter.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On Monday night, both Brandon and Groveland townships during their regular meetings, approved resolutions for the first phase of a multi-community sewer project. Funding for the project will come from the American Rescue Plan Act. The Village of Ortonville approved a similar resolution earlier this month. The Brandon Township board […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- Today about two miles of a primary township road are smoother, safer and finally done. Earlier this month, at cost of $5.4 million, the process of paving Barron Road between Groveland to Grange Hall was completed and open to traffic. “The road looks amazing,” said Bob DePalma, township supervisor. […]