Those interested in taking advantage of a first-time home buyers credit had better get moving. That’s the word of Abby Hotchkiss, assistant manager for Real Estate One Professionals, 875 S. Ortonville Road, who said the government tax credit has worked very well locally. ‘It’s been outstanding for our business,? said Hotchkiss. ‘But it’s all going […]
Groveland Twp.-At about 4 a.m, Sept. 19, Groveland Township firefighters responded to a house fire in the 2000 block of Bald Eagle Lake Road. While battling the fire, township Captain Chad Chewning received an electrical shock while on a land-based ladder climbing up to the second story. John Williams, township fire captain, said the injuries […]
By David Fleet Editor It was at Goodrich High School more than 20 years ago that Jennifier Manley decided she would seek a career as a lawyer. On Tuesday night she returned to GHS as not only a successful attorney, but now a district court judge. ‘As a new judge I am dedicated to taking […]
Don’t look for Groveland Township EMS responding into Genesee County anytime soon. The reason’as of Dec. 31, 2014 the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) requirement in Genesee County expired for Groveland Township EMS, banning any medical responses into Atlas Township. Due to low call volume, Goodrich and Atlas Township are not covered by […]
Brandon Twp.-A few of the new classmates in Peggy Miller-Zelinko’s science class at Brandon Academy of Arts & Sciences are all wet. But no towel is needed. Thanks to a $500 grant from Ortonville Rotary Club along with $200 from DTE students received Chinook salmon eggs last November from Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery in […]
The sale price of existing area homes jumped in 2014, according to a report from Realcomp issued last week. In 2014 Brandon Township home sales led the way with a 21.9 percent increase over home prices in 2013 followed by a 16 percent jump in Groveland Township and a 9.4 percent hike in Atlas Township […]
Atlas Twp.-The township board voted 3-2 on Monday night to eliminate the full time position of office manager. Township Trustees Scott Statson and Barry June, along with Township Treasurer Anne Marie Slagle, voted for the elimination of the position. Township Supervisor Shirley Kautman Jones and Clerk Tere Onica voted no. The township will also close […]
Atlas Twp.-A small paper bag recently carried a big message. For Veteran’s Day 2014 Oaktree Elementary students were assigned to color paper bags with a message and picture supporting military. The bags were then supplied to John’s Steakhouse, 8038 State Road in Goodrich, to use when patrons purchase takeout. The patriotic class assignment was recognized […]
Atlas Twp.-The township will soon own a library. That’s the message from township officials who voted 5-0 on Monday night to accept the transfer of the Lyceum building, home to the Goodrich Library from the Village of Goodrich. The vote comes after the village council voted 4-0 on Sept. 14 approving the transfer. Council member […]
Atlas Twp.- Staying safe in the township is going to cost everyone more. By a 4-1 vote on Monday night the township board of trustees voted to move forward with a new sheriff proposal for the 2009-10 fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. The new sheriff contract which is estimated at $539,000, will include four deputies, […]