By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is partnering with Consumers Energy to support small businesses in Downtown Ortonville. Consumer Energy’s dollar-for-dollar match with the DDA’s 2021 recovery plan will create a buy one get one opportunity for the Downtown Dollars program. The DDA has received a grant for $4,000 to support […]
Pink apple blossoms opened in Brandon Township last week. Michigan’s tree fruits are two weeks ahead of normal due to the warm weather in March and the first half of April according to MSU Extension. Photo by Jonathan Schechter.
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On May 4 township along with voters in the Village of Goodrich approved a police millage renewal of 2.1 mills and a fire millage of 1 mill. In addition, township and village voters approved a Genesee County 911 surcharge renewal but, rejected a new countywide millage for mental health services. […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- During the regular meeting Monday night, the township board voted 6-0 to approve a resolution requesting Oakland County to allocate $55 million of its American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds for a project to extend sewer service from Genesee County to serve Brandon Township. Trustee Dana DePalma […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon School District is discussing a “no mill increase over the current debt levy” bond proposal for the Nov. 2 election, and is asking the community for input. “During this month, we will be assessing our current facility and technology needs,” said district superintendent Dr. Karl Heidrich. “We strongly […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- A proposed township sewer plan along Dixie Highway could be the key to anchor a stronger business district. The plan for the Dixie Highway sewer project is to connect with the Genesee County sewer system near I-75 and Dixie Highway heading south to Grange Hall Road, then turn west […]
Mack Lintz of Flushing makes contact on April 27 at Ortonville Baseball fields during an U8 Coach Pitch game. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Just a few months ago receiving one of the three COVID-19 vaccinations was a challenge. From registration struggles to product shortages to long wait times the demand far out paced the supply. But there’s a new concern emerging on the horizon for providing people sufficient protected from the virus “vaccine wall” […]
By David Fleet Editor A state lawmaker has introduced legislation to establish a COVID-19 Vaccination Privacy Act that protects the personal freedoms and individual liberties of Michiganders from government overreach. House Bill 4667 introduced by State Rep. Sue Allor (R-Wolverine) would prohibit governmental entities from producing, issuing or incentivizing documentation for the purposes of certifying […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On May 4 township along with voters in the Village of Goodrich will decide on a police millage renewal of 2.1 mills and a fire millage of 1 mill. There will be just two locations for township and village voters: The Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road and […]