By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— It was an unprecedented time in education. Millions of students nationwide were sent home to learn remotely due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The long-term impact remains a point of debate and discussion as some of those students are now completing their studies. One of the many indicators of student achievement […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the regular Monday night meeting, the township board voted 7-0 to pass a resolution in opposition of taxing local government and residents for the proposed public transit millage. “Most of the communities I’ve been talking with have already passed this, so we’re one of the last […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — At the Monday night board meeting, the township board discussed the job listing for an accountant at the Township. The recommendation was from the Woodhill group, who provided consulting services to the township, and the township auditor Ken Palka of Pfeffer, Hanniford and Palka. The purpose is […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — The 400 win club for high school soccer coaches added a new member on Wednesday night. Veteran Goodrich Varsity Soccer Coach, Evan Huizenga upped his career record to a 400-185-40 record with a 4-0 shutout of Clio at home. “Thank you players, community, staff, my family, and all […]
Lillian W., 8, checking out her new face paint, painted by Carol Diebl from Let’s Face It at Septemberfest on Sept. 24. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.— In July, a group Ortonville Residents for Action circulated a petition to get the measure on the ballot for residents to decide if marijuana establishments should be allowed. The ordinance passed with 221 votes for the ordinance and 216 votes against it. Now, in November township voters will decide on a proposed ordinance that would […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on Sept. 19, Brandon School District Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a resolution to purchase a weapons detection system for the district as part of their security planning. “Brandon School District will continue on an ongoing basis to examine all aspects […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — The painting project on the Old Mill Museum is complete, thanks to the Ortonville DPW and the DPW director Bob Hauxwell. “We had reached out to many contractors about taking on the project, but they seemed to know it was a bigger job than we did,” said village […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — Following a year-long effort to curb ongoing parking issues at the annual Renaissance Festival, a significant blip prompting a host of troubles was reported on Sept. 24. Bob DePalma, township supervisor said the first five of the seven weekends of the festival were OK. “We were optimistic,” said […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville— During the regular Monday night meeting, the lawyer representing JARS cannabis, Bob Kirk, spoke to the village council about current issues with opening a marijuana retail establishment in the village due to clarity issues in the ordinance. “An issue has come up with regard to their site, in that […]