Atlas Twp.- The township board of trustees has set a public hearing for 7 p.m., Sept 17 to discuss adjusting the amount and possibly the method of collecting police funding for area law enforcement. The township established a contract with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office about 13 years ago, funded by 1 mill from area […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-The corner of Mill and South streets, Memorial Day, 1944. That’s where 21-year-old Army Pvt. Roy Taylor says a circus and a couple of single high school girls changed his life forever. Taylor, 85, returned to the downtown corner to reflect on his life and recall Memorial Day 64 years ago. […]
At a special meeting May 15, the Brandon School Board voted 6-0, (absent Board President Greg Allar) to name Lorrie McMahon as interim superintendent. McMahon will officially assume the duties on July 4 and continue until a new superintendent is selected. She will also maintain her role as the District’s Executive Director of Curriculum. The […]
Groveland Twp.-Voters will find a mixed field of incumbents and newcomers for township offices in the August primary election. Incumbent Township Supervisor Bob DePalma, 56, will run unopposed seeking a fourth term of office. He was appointed to office in May 1996 following the death of longtime township supervisor Don Titsworth. DePalma was first elected […]
Brandon Twp-After a host of cuts in state aid and facing nearly a $1.5 million budget shortfall, the Brandon School Board approved $894,555 in reductions for the 2004-05 school year at a special meeting on May 24. Now, school officials say the reductions have exceeded the immediate needs and a surplus in the fund balance […]
Atlas Twp.-Some area businesses may soon have a new look. The planning commission will conduct two public hearings beginning at 7 p.m., Sept. 19 at the township hall to allow residents to speak on a proposal to allow agri-tourism in the township and the use of visualization in defining rural character. ‘It’s a concept that […]
Due to storms that rolled through Oakland County on July 3 and 4, the annual Ortonville Fireworks show was rescheduled for tonight, July 7. The display is expected to begin at dusk (approximately 10:15 p.m.) behind Chase Bank, 761 Ortonville Road. ‘The fireworks are a go only if Mother Nature gives us the go ahead,? […]
Brandon Twp.- A pilot is thanking residents of a township mobile home community for mowing their lawns after his aircraft made a soft emergency landing on Tuesday afternoon. The pilot of the single engine four-seater Archer aircraft asked to remain anonymous but is a Clinton Township resident and pilot of seven years. The pilot, along […]
Patrick and Patricia Major had a vision for their front yard’create canopied forest trails, throw in an artistic element, add some mosses meandering over an assortment of rocks? then cool it all off with a lake breeze. Add sunshine, some water and the project is done. Almost. ‘It’s hard to contain myself to not start […]
By David Fleet Editor It’s been almost 13 years since DJ Sirignano, owner of John’s Steak House of Goodrich, responded to a customer survey and banned smoking in his popular eatery. ‘According to a survey we took, 85 percent of our customers asked that we ban smoking in our restaurant,? said Siriganno. ‘At the time […]