By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During a special meeting on Monday night the village council voted unanimously to approve splitting the Crossman park drain project into two sections and the cost of $60,000 for the east drain project. They will move forward as soon as possible with the east section, and will do the […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night the village council voted 3-2 to approve $44,190 for the engineering costs of a proposed road paving project in the Goodrich Meadows Estates subdivision. The funds will come from the $60,000 allocated each year for village roads. The additional road fund millage was established by council in […]
Rick Duhnler pulling his daughter Adeie, along with Will and Holly on Jan. 30 at the Atlas County Park, 9139 Hegel Road, Goodrich. The 150 acre park is open 8 a.m.-sunset. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor On Thursday, Gov. Whitmer announced that indoor contact sports may resume on Feb. 8 as long as safety measures are followed. Whitmer said during a press conference sports can continue on Monday as long as masks are worn. If masks are not worn, student-athletes must have regular COVID-19 testing. “I appreciate […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- At the board meeting on Monday night, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon substation commander Lt. Greg Glover gave his 2020 year-end report. “We are substantially down because of the COVID,” said Glover. “We responded to 6,751 calls this year, down 861 calls. Traffic citations, we wrote 1,300 tickets […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance is seeking nominations for their annual Youth Recognition Night. Anyone can nominate a youth that they feel has gone above and beyond in helping people and the community or has been a general role model for others. This year’s theme for the BGYA Youth Recognition […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- Oakland County Prosecutors recently reviewed a letter of written allegations against Township Fire Chief Kevin Mason and based on that information, found nothing of criminal nature. Last month the township board of trustees agreed to engage the Oakland County Sheriff Office to seek possible suspects after a four month […]
Anthony Sellors of Macomb at took advantage of some fresh snow on Tuesday at Mt. Holly Ski & Snowboard Resort in Groveland Township. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- At the regular meeting on Monday night, the village council discussed the resignation of Village Manager Dale Stuart, effective. Jan. 22. No reason for Stuart’s departure was provided by council. The discussion included what the village council could do to make the position more desirable, since Stuart only kept […]
By David Fleet Editor Dr. Rick Sweeney described the vaccination he received on Saturday as ‘beyond good.’ “It’s absolutely necessary,” said Sweeney, a Goodrich High School teacher for more than 30 years. “I’ve had no side effects and my hope is that our entire nation will receive vaccination and put an end to this pandemic.” […]