By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-A proposed communication tower in the village has drawn the attention of county officials. On Aug. 26, Newport Beach, Ca. based Mobilitie, LLC a worldwide communications corporation, approached the village with a request to install a 120-foot communications pole near Hawes Street and M-15. The pole, which is 40 inches in […]
Synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 9-12-2016 Call To Order & Roll Call Approved: Consent Agenda Budget Amendment, Accts Payable Board Minutes Twp. Amended/Fire 8/8/2016 NEW BUSINESS Approved IT Clemis Fire Agreement @ Oakland County Discussed Increase of MERS Factor from 1.6 to 2 Approved Hiring of Kerri Allen Full Time Approved Motion Regarding Collection of […]
By David Fleet Editor David Burke says he’s fed up with the oppression that grips this once great country. At 24, Burke moved from Pennsylvania to Michigan and opened a division of east coast based Kaumagrath, Corporation. The automotive supply company was a huge success beyond what anyone expected says Burke. However, Burke’s fortunes dramatically […]
By David Fleet Editor David Castle recalls the faces of family members. “They were lined up along the streets holding pictures of loved ones,” recalls Castle. “They really had no other way to find someone that was in those towers. It was their look of desperation that’s still etched on my mind. I just can’t […]
Front Row, from left Nick Querio, Andrew Yang, Taggert Tokie, Javier Lozano, Brendan O’Shea, Harry Goldwater, Kendall Parsons and Team Manager Jordan Brady. Back row from left, Assistant Coach-Meg Donnay, Hunter Martin, Shaun Nelson, Miguel Lozano, Connor Burke, Ross Coyne, Nolan Tews, Brennan Swix, Waleed El-Chaer, James Gonzalez and Head Coach Shawn Lovelace. Not pictured Ian Tokie. On […]
Maddy Narville and Casi Hudak Goodrich High School seniors and cross country team members warm up as team Dog “Nala” assists. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-District students topped nearly all state test scores and outpaced county-wide averages in several categories according the results of M-STEP. Last week the Michigan Department of Education released scores from the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress, or M-STEP, for about 650,000 students statewide in grades 3-8 who were tested in […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp-M-STEP results were released this week and Brandon Superintendent Matt Outlaw is pleased with where the district stands on the statewide standardized test. On average, students in the district saw increases in proficiency in the four subject areas tested— math, language arts, science and social studies— from their performance […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ortonville– The village council is under fire by a former councilmember for their spending of tax dollars. Melanie Nivelt, a village resident, addressed the council at their Aug. 22 meeting, questioning the number and type of meetings for which the council are charging fees that are ultimately paid by the […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp .-Kim Zernec has had to attend one too many funerals for people lost to heroin. The tragedies have prompted her to take action and she is seeking others in the community who want to bring awareness on how to prevent and treat drug addiction. “I think heroin affects […]