A cut above
From left, Ceanna Clayton, Lance Fisher and Zoey Meeker. On Wednesday, students in the Brandon woodworking class made Adirondack chairs. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
M-15 traffic, congestion draw township concern
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Residents on Wolfe Road along with the township planning commission are awaiting a speed study from a company that wants to operate a concrete recycling center at 104 Wolfe Road. The company came to the planning commission on Feb. 8 for a special use permit, and the issue was […]
Ambulance wait times among highest in county
By David Fleet Editor Area residents needing an ambulance should be prepared to wait. Genesee County 911 recently provided a two-year response time study. According to the report, in 2021 of 32 communities Atlas Township had the 28th slowest response time, while the Village of Goodrich is 31st. Argentine and Genesee townships along with the Village of […]
School board seeks four bond project bids
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer During the regular meeting on Feb. 14, the Brandon Board of Education voted unanimously to move forward with four requests for proposals on bond projects. The projects include the Harvey Swanson playground, the Oakwood parking lot, additional Security cameras and an updated telephone with an emergency communication system. The new […]
Suspects jailed following police chase
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-A team effort that included Michigan State Troopers, a canine unit, along with local officers landed armed suspects in jail. At 9:20 p.m., Feb. 19, Michigan State Police Metro Detroit, were advised that a stolen vehicle was being pursued into northern Oakland County by Genesee County local law enforcement agencies […]
All you need is love
Mathew and Jade, both 5 years old and kindergarten students at Reid Elementary School exchange Valentine’s Day cards on Feb. 14. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Masks to be optional
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer During the regular Monday night meeting, the Brandon Board of education unanimously voted to strongly recommend universal masking for all students, staff and guests at Brandon Schools, but to allow personal choice for each individual beginning Feb. 28. The vote comes after the Oakland County Health Department announcement on Feb. […]
Groveland man,79, arrested in fatal shooting of wife
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-A 79-year man is in custody after he allegedly shot his 70-year-old wife. At 12:15 p.m., Michigan State Police responded to a 9-1-1 call in the 2600 block of Groveland Road and entered the home where they located the 70-year-old female dead from gunshot wounds. Further investigation revealed that they […]
Goodrich sewer rates to increase
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night, the village council voted 4-0 to OK a sewer rate hike for residents. Council member Windy Ciaramitaro was absent. Beginning Feb. 1, 2022 the village quarterly sewer fee will increase by $28.86 or $9.62 per month. The village has not increased their sewer rates since December 2012, while […]
Village council member resigns
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the village council voted 4-0 to accept the resignation of Village Council member Wendy Ciaramitaro. The Village is seeking an individual who would like to serve through Nov. 20, 2022. The seat is up for election in November 2022. Individuals must live in the village and have attained […]