Groveland Twp.-A massive park expansion moved one step closer last week. On Tuesday, the DNR reported a grant for $2.9 million was approved from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for the purchase of more than 200 acres of property located near Mt. Holly for the expansion of Oakland County Parks. ‘We are very excited […]
Brandon Twp.- A family of five lost their home following a Tuesday afternoon blaze. Township firefighters responded at 3:27 p.m., Tuesday to the house fire in the 100 block of Presidio Drive just west of Oakwood and Baldwin roads. Fire Chief Dave Kwapis said low hanging smoke was visible when firefighters arrived. ‘Smoke from the […]
The Goodrich Board of Education has OK’d the refinancing of its 2005 bonds, in move that school officials will save the school district more than $2 million. By a 7-0 vote on Nov. 24 the board OK’d the refinancing based on analysis by the financial advisors at Stauder, Barch & Associates. The vote comes after […]
Yi Shan Hsieh arrived to a world of snow, Thanksgiving turkey and wide open land that feature deer roaming free. ‘There are open spaces,? she said. ‘The animals roam all over.? Yi Shan, known to her newly made friends at Goodrich High School as ‘Sammi,? was immersed into American life from the Taoyuan country in […]
Yi Shan Hsieh arrived to a world of snow, Thanksgiving turkey and wide open land that feature deer roaming free. ‘There are open spaces,? she said. ‘The animals roam all over.? Yi Shan, known to her newly made friends at Goodrich High School as ‘Sammi,? was immersed into American life from the Taoyuan country in […]
Groveland Twp.-What if the Ebola virus was diagnosed in the township? It’s a question Oakland County officials recently addressed as the possibility of an outbreak intensifies. ‘It’s not like you have the flu,? said Steve McGee, township fire chief. ‘We needed a plan for responding to infectious diseases. Until the outbreak of Ebola in the […]
Goodrich- A district elementary student has ‘stepped fourth? to help needy children this December. Rayne Laurin, a 10-year-old Oaktree Elementary fourth grade student recently utilized an international program idea to assist with some local needs this winter. Through a variety of means, the Samaritan’s Purse, a nondenominational Christian organization offers spiritual and physical assistance to […]
Block off the streets, plug in the lights and notify Santa? Goodrich’s Downtown Christmas will be glowing from 5-9 p.m., Dec. 5 as the local holiday tradition is sure to provide plenty of cheer. ‘We are very excited about the downtown Christmas this year,? said Patty Plant, owner of Cranberries Cafe, 10250 Hegel Road, downtown […]
Atlas Twp.- A pathway is on the way. Actually, three township trails will be the first of a network of pathways crossing the township and will be discussed at the Atlas Township Pathway committee meeting at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 2 at the township hall, 7386 S. Gale Road. ‘We’re excited to move forward with the […]
Brandon Twp.-On Sunday afternoon, Oakwood Elementary School Principal Kristy Spann spent the best part of an hour-and-a-half of a two-hour open house outside. ‘The crowd was steady all afternoon,? said Spann, who will lead the newly constructed Oakwood Elementary School when it opens this September. ‘I had very little time to come in and show […]