The Nimrods have it. Well, sort of. A recent USA Today poll to the determine the best mascot in the state and ultimately the nation went to Watersmeet, a small Western Upper Pennisula community. The school’s mascot is the Nimrod’a king or skillful hunter. Watersmeet has a population of about 1,400 and is located about […]
A lingering debate over collection of taxes for police protection in the township may soon prompt changes in the law. In September 2012, Rep. Joe Graves, (R-Argentine) introduced House Bill 5914 that will amend a current law that requires municipalities to collect for police and fire protection based on ad valorem? the value of the […]
The Brandon Blackhawks wrestling team completed the 2012-13 season with a 27-6 record. The team lost in district competition to Holly High School by a score of 37-30. The Blackhawks finished tied for second place with Lapeer West High School in the Flint Metro League with an 8-1 record. In the Genesee County meet the […]
Goodrich-The smell of gunpowder in a school building is terrifying and the response to such a situation is critical. On Feb. 20, more than 40 law enforcement officers from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department, Michigan State Police, FBI, Grand Blanc and Davison townships along with the City of Grand Blanc converged on the high school […]
On Tuesday, Richard Paul visited Reid Elementary School to present his research-based Duck Sense Bully Prevention program. The educational school assembly program helps promote respect, responsibility and safe schools. The topics include bully prevention, diversity awareness, self-confidence, conflict resolution, teen anger management skills, bystander involvement and the long-term effects of cyber bullying. ‘The Richard Paul […]
Goodrich-The number of students in the district has continued to decline after the recent count day. Following the Feb. 12 statewide count day, Goodrich now has 2,099 students, 56 fewer than the 2,155 reported in February 2012. According to the report, enrollment for kindergarten through second grade increased from 385 in February 2012 to 391 […]
Dr. David Pinelli has come to know plenty of patients during his 14-year stint in Ortonville. ‘I estimate 50,000 visits,? laughs Pinelli, from his office at POH Medical Center, 180 Ortonville Road. ‘Over the years the practice has grown and so have I.? On Feb. 22, Pinelli will grow his expertise a littler further away […]
Brandon Twp – Township officials say they’ve been patient with property owner John Sloan for more than four years’but finally his time has run out. On April 18 the township board voted 7-0 awarding Addison Disposal, L.L.C. of Leonard the contract to demolish and remove the home Sloan set out to build on Legault Boulevard […]
Brandon Twp – Township officials say they’ve been patient with property owner John Sloan for more than four years’but finally his time has run out. On April 18 the township board voted 7-0 awarding Addison Disposal, L.L.C. of Leonard the contract to demolish and remove the home Sloan set out to build on Legault Boulevard […]
Brandon Twp.-It’s been more than 30 years since John Lundy was introduced to fishing Kearsley Creek. ‘He pointed to a deep hole in the river and that’s where I caught a nice16-inch brown trout,? said Lundy, 54, referring to fishing with his father-in-law Nelson Wolfe. On April 30 Lundy will join thousands of Michigan anglers […]