By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-A township resident is out $84,830 following a scam that law enforcement say is just too common. According to police reports, at about 11 a.m., Feb. 24 the resident received a call from a person claiming to be from Amazon and stating there was an unauthorized charge on her account. […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Monday night, the township board unanimously approved using some American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase 18 portable radios for the Brandon Fire Department. “The current radio system we have is out of date, the equipment that we have was at end-of-life two years ago,” said Dave […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- Starting April 4, weather premitting, the Genesee County Road Commission is expected to close Perry Road at the Atlas Dam for rehabilitation of the culvert. The road will be closed for four to six weeks. The project was delayed from last October. Eric Johnston, director of engineering, Genesee County […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the village council is expected to appoint a new councilmember. The vote is expected following the resignation of Village Council member Wendy Ciaramitaro on Feb. 14. As of press time March 10, three candidates have applied for the seat. The deadline is noon, March 11. The Village is […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- During the regular Monday night meeting, the township board unanimously approved to spend $28,246 for graveling some township roads and to use budgeted road repair funds to pay for the gravel. In 2021, the gravel road projects did not get completed by Oakland County. “They did not get […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- The village is in need of additional sewer capacity. According to the Genesee County Drain Commissioner’s Office, in 2001 the Village had purchased a sewer capacity of 1,200 Residential Equivalent Units or REU. The REUs are used to calculate sewer and water costs, based on usage. As of Dec. 1, […]
On Feb. 23, The Daddy Daughter Dance at Brandon High School cafeteria prompted plenty of good times. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the regular Monday night meeting, the village council unanimously approved a resolution to create a drainage district. The resolution is part of an effort to investigate the feasibility of hooking onto the Genesee County sewer system. “This project is a completely different approach to sanitary sewers than what […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is holding their Sharin’ O’ the Green fundraiser again this year for the month of March. “All monetary donations that OCEF receives during the month of March will be matched (up to $2,500) by an anonymous donor,” said Robin Loughlin, OCEF vice chair. “This is […]
By David Fleet Editor Along side a group of militia entrenched somewhere in central Ukraine, Anna Sorochynska conveyed a message to Americans. “This year, 2022 is our 1783, and freedom is not free, so we want the world to know about the strength, determination and courage of our defenders,” said Sorochynska. “Here we are fighting […]