A series of mild winters have kept local deer populations level over the last few hunting seasons, say Department of Natural Resources officials. But a new factor may be thrown into the mix as the general 2012 Michigan archery deer season opens statewide Oct. 1. ‘The deer numbers are creeping up in the northern areas […]
Atlas Twp.-A lingering debate over collection of taxes for police protection in the township may have prompted changes in the law. Rep. Joe Graves, (R-Argentine) introduced House Bill 5914 on Sept. 19 that will amend a current law that requires municipalities to collect for police and fire protection based on ad valorem– the value of […]
Ortonville-The village has a new jewel in town. Sherry Lynn’s Jewelry Box, 431 Mill St., opened in June in the same location where D.L. Bonner Jewelers had been in business for almost 30 years. ‘We offer the new and the old,? said Sherry Johns, owner. ‘From new jewelry to antique and vintage jewelry, watches and […]
Brandon Twp.-By a 5-1 vote on Monday night the board of trustees OK’d to levy the maximum about for police funding. Township Treasurer Terry Beltramo, who did not seek reelection this fall voted no. Tom Stowell was absent About 80 residents turned out to hear the deliberation during the Truth in Taxation hearing regarding the […]
Brandon Twp.-A combination of high unemployment and multitudes of working poor has at least one local school official concerned for some Brandon area youth. ‘I’ve seen a lot more homeless teens staying behind with friends after their parents moved out of state to find work,? said June Wuopio, Sherman Lifelong Learning Center director of community […]
Brandon Twp.-Cyndi Livingstone thought she was having a heart attack. ‘I just completed some laps in the pool with my son and I complained to my husband that my chest hurt,? said Livingstone, 51, a Detroit native who moved from Clawson to Ortonville about four years ago. ‘He took me to the hospital and rather […]
After more than 28 years in the village, Bob Wilk, owner of Sherman Wilk Funeral Home, 135 South St., says it’s time for a change. In August, Waterford-based Coats Funeral Home will take over operations of his business, which Wilk has owned for many years. ‘I’m getting older,? said Wilk, 62, who was recently honored […]
Atlas Twp.- It’s been about a year since the response time of a local ambulance company to an injured player during a Goodrich High School football game come under fire prompting a host of concerns. This season it’s a new ball game thanks to the efforts of Groveland Township emergency medical personnel. A Groveland Township […]
Groveland Twp.-On Sept. 10, the township board of trustees approved a resolution to support increased legislation and regulatory action on oil and gas development in the area. Brandon, Springfield and Waterford townships recently signed similar resolutions. Specifically, the resolution takes aim at fracking’the hydraulic fracturing for natural gas which involves chemicals and potentially hazardous materials […]
On Sept. 13, officals from Oxford Bank announced they have entered into a ‘definitive agreement? under which it will be acquired by the Farmington Hills-based Level One Bank for a $3.47 million. Locally Oxford Bank has two locations 345 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville and 8125 South State Road, Goodrich. In addition Oxford Bank branch offices […]