By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- By a 5-0 vote on Monday night the township board of trustees authorize the township attorney to pursue legal easement to the Atlas Cemetery. The historical cemetery dating back more than 250 years, located on a 1/4 acre tract of land just behind the Atlas Baptist Church, 6396 S. […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On March 8, the Goodrich School Board voted 6-0 to authorize Okemos-based Stifel, Nicolaus and Company to test the municipal market to sell school districts refund bonds. The refunding bonds are for the purpose refinancing the school districts’ outstanding school bond loan fund balance of $4,626,000 as of May 27, 2021. […]
Dale Bond and Bill Haney boil sap in southern Brandon Township. Warm sunny days starting the maple sap flowing a few weeks ago. On average, a tapped maple will produce 10 to 20 gallons of sap per tap. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Bars and restaurants statewide could keep the drinks coming until 4 a.m. with a bill currently under consideration in the State House. The bill, sponsor Rep. Ryan Berman takes aim at helping bars financially after many lost during the coronavirus restrictions. The measure would allow businesses to stay open and serve […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the special meeting on Monday night, the village council voted unanimously to keep the current village ordinance that prohibits marijuana dispensaries in the village limits. “There was a petition request of a different ordinance,” said Tonja Brice village president. “The request is to reevaluate or revise that ordinance.” […]
By David Fleet Editor Just a year ago mask wearing, social distancing and contact tracing were not a part of the daily routines. Then the coronavirus arrived—schools closed, sporting events were canceled, and a national state of emergency was declared. March 10 marked the one-year anniversary of the first two cases of COVID-19 in Michigan. […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night, the village council voted 4-0 to consider refinancing the Rural Development Loan taken out in 2003 for the construction of the village offices. About 22 years remain on the current loan for the village offices at an interest rate of 4.250 percent, the unpaid balance is $819,074. […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-The village council voted 4-0 on Monday night to contribute up to $1,300 for a portion of the cost to install and remove the village holiday/Christmas decorations on Hegel Road and M-15. Goodrich Lion’s Club requested the village and Atlas Township to split the $2,600 cost of installing and removing the […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-In the first two days of vaccine sign-ups, Brandon Township Library staff has assisted with registering seven people on the computer and 11 people over the phone. The Brandon Township Library, 304 South St., has offered to provide COVID-19 appointment assistance for people who walk-in to use library computers or call […]
Groveland Twp.-On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to appointed Jeff Penzien to replace Jim Kelty on the township planning commission. Jeff along with wife Karen have been residents of the township since 1998. “We have grown accustomed to the open space, abundance of nature and serenity that surrounds us,” said Penzien. […]