By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer The Ortonville Village Council and the Brandon Township Board of trustees have approved applications for funds through the Community Development Block Grant for the 2023 program year. On Monday Nov. 28, the village council voted 4-1 to allocate $2,000 to code enforcement, $2,000 to child care services, $2,000 to youth […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — The number of unmarked burials in two township cemeteries is significant. Last month, representatives from Marquette-based Trimedia Environmental & Engineering began the process of mapping the graves at the historic Atlas and Horton cemeteries. In September, the township board of trustees, at a cost of $21,000 approved the company […]
GHS Sr. #5 Andrew Hamilton goes for the ball versus South Christian Sailors on Nov. 25 during the MHSAA Division 4 State Football Finals at Ford Field. Photo: Kim Eaton, Z10 Sports.
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich—There’s changes at the top. On Monday night the Goodrich Board of Education voted 7-0 to accept the resignation of Superintendent Wayne Wright and hire high school principal Mike Baszler as his replacement effective Jan. 31, 2023. At the same time that Wright was brought in as interim, the Board of […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — From 5-8 p.m., Dec. 8, Santa Claus will return to Goodrich Downtown Christmas. Santa is expected to be seeking both the naughty and nice during the evening. “The annual downtown Christmas event will be bigger and more festive than ever this year,” said Jenny McKenzie, event coordinator “There’s plenty […]
Groveland Twp. — At 8:35 a.m., Nov. 29, Michigan State Troopers from the second district, responded to the 200 block of Grange Hall, Groveland Township after a passing motorist observed a vehicle in the ditch. Troopers stopped to check and discovered the driver still in the vehicle. The vehicle hood was cold and the driver had been there long enough where life […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — At the Monday night meeting, the village council granted two conditional marijuana establishment proposals. Each council member was given a tally sheet to rate all six proposals from best to worst, 1-6, in their own opinion. The two lowest total scores would be granted a conditional approval. The […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville— The Village of Ortonville has received a grant to support the Heritage Garden space next to Old Town Hall at the corner of Mill and Church streets. “This grant is our first step in accomplishing the Village of Ortonville’s vision for our newly designed Heritage Garden space project,” said […]
By David Fleet Editor Detroit — A stellar season that included the first state finals ever for the Goodrich Martians ended on a big stage at Ford Field with a 28-0 loss to the Grand Rapids South Christian Sailors. “It was a great experience for everyone, the players, coaches and community,” said Head Coach Tom […]
From left, Harrison Hogarth 7, Miranda McCombs 7 and Holden Hogarth 7 students from Michelle Morales second grade class at Oakwood Elementary post turkey feathers of thanks. Photo: Patrick McAbee