Gravestones tell a story of the deceased. Birth and death dates, prayers and pictures are often etched in stone as a lasting tribute to the departed’s life. Grand Rapids based MonuMark is trying to make memorials more meaningful for a younger generation that embraces technology and a growing number of family members that are often […]
Brandon Twp.- A new development may be heading to the township after officials unload some undeveloped township property. At a sale price of $725,000 the township board approved the sale of 60.45 acres of township property on the north side of Seymour Lake Road just west of Sashabaw Road to Farmington Hills based Atlantis Development […]
Goodrich-An ongoing investigation regarding the boys basketball team has expanded and may soon reach a conclusion. In a written statement at the Monday night school board of trustees meeting, District Superintendent Scott Bogner squelched some rumors and forecasted prompt closure to allegations against long-time high school coach Dave Barns. On Feb. 15, Barns took a […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-A sagging fund balance, aging buses and contract negotiations with district teachers could have a major impact on the finances for the 2012-13 school year. On Monday night accountants from Lewis & Knopf, Certified Public Accounting attended the school board meeting for the presentation of the 2011-2012 audit. ‘The district is […]
Brandon Twp.-The Brandon School board narrowed a field of four superintendent candidates down to two following a day long public meeting on Saturday. Nancy Campbell, assistant superintendent for the Berkley school district since 2000, and Tom Miller, assistant superintendent of Port Huron school district since 1998 were the finalists selected by the school board. Campbell […]
Atlas Twp.-In 2004 township voter turnout topped 82 percent. ‘It could go higher this year,? said Tere Onica, township clerk, as she prepared for the Nov. 6 election. We have a two-page ballot, front and back, and the village detachment issue. Right now we have about 1,100 absentee ballots; in the (2012) primary election we […]
Groveland Twp.- On Oct. 18 Consumers Energy, along with township officials, broke ground on a new service center. In June, township planning officials and Consumers Energy representatives which included Chris Laser, facilities project manager, and Ursula Warren, area manager, attended the special meeting to discuss plans for a new 21,133 square foot complex near Dixie […]
Groveland Twp.- The township board will consider three offers on about 197 acres of township property located north of Grange Hall Road, east of I-75 and west of Dixie Highway. A small section of the property is located on the southeast corner of Grange Hall and Worden roads. The bids for the property come after […]
Brandon Twp.-Following a half-hour closed session at Monday’s school board meeting, board president Greg Allar said that a 170-acre parcel is under consideration for purchase by the district. ‘The district will pursue the private property with due diligence,? said Allar. ‘The property is within boundaries of the school district. There will be further meetings on […]
Brandon Twp.- On Feb. 7, 2004, high school classmates and best friends Elizabeth Ash, 18, and Tiffany Lambiris, 16, had just put the finishing touches on some homemade Valentines. After spending the night at Tiffany’s home, Elizabeth called her mother Linda Rieck to say she’d take Tiffany to work at nearby Cook’s Farm Dairy then […]