Brandon Twp.- Drug abuse, bullying and problems at home’all are too common issues for students today. Since 2003, Oakland County Sheriff Detective Arnie Terrell has served as a school liaison officer to help these students cope with the gauntlet of situations that challenge local youths? daily lives. Now the school liaison officer’s position is among […]
Goodrich-While taxable values continue to sag, state funds increased, helping add to growing village coffers. Such financial details were included in the 2012-13 budget that was approved at the June 11 village council meeting by a 4-0 vote. Council President Rick Horton was absent. Key indicators of the overall health of village finances included an […]
The village council voted 4-0 earlier this month to seek bids for demolition of the former Goodrich House on Hegel Road in the downtown area. Genesee County 7th Circuit Judge Farah has signed an order to secure the Goodrich House. The funds for the demolition will come out of the village general funds’the money will […]
Brandon Twp.- A high school student confessed to Oakland County deputies on Thursday of writing two bomb threats over the last week. The first message scribed on a girls? restroom wall at the high school prompted a four day response from school officials and law enforcement. The note, ‘You’ll all die on May 5, a […]
Ortonville- The three employees of the department of public works may soon be part of a collective bargaining group. In April 2003 the Ortonville Department of Public Works employees filed to be represented by Teamsters Local 214. Les Barrett, a trustee with Local 214 said when the issue regarding the union started the village objected […]
Ortonville-On Oct. 21, representatives from Ortonville were among those attending the first Main Street Oakland County Main Event in Pontiac. The event was orgainized to recognize those communities selected for the Main Street program and their respective accomplishments. ‘This was the first time all the recipents got together,? said Paul Zelenak, Ortonville village manager. ‘Meetings […]
Groveland Twp.- After state transportation officials dumped a proposed traffic light at the intersection of Oakwood Road and M-15 earlier this year, at least one local official says the light issue should be rekindled. At 4:45 p.m., on Sept. 1, township supervisor Robert DePalma was northbound on M-15 approaching the Oakwood Road intersection when a […]
Ortonville-Since 1983 David Bonner has been the name synonymous with local jewelry. Now after more than 20 years a second name and face will be part of the local proprietor in downtown Ortonville. Rob Wittstock, has purchased a small part of D.L.Bonner Jewelers, 431 Mill St. bringing his skills and professionalism to the landmark business. […]
Brandon Twp.- Some Kent Road neighbors say loggers from a Michigan- based sawmill may have out-chopped their welcome. Last April Alice and Allan Hines were approached by logger Michael Hackworth of Dansville, Mich. who expressed interest in purchasing some of the older hardwood trees on the adjoining forested property. After speaking with Hackworth, the Hines […]
He’s home. Goodrich High School Principal and Army Lt. Col. David St. Aubin returned home last week after completing nine months of active duty as part of forces stationed in Afghanistan. He will return as high school principal this fall. ‘Some ask, ‘What we are doing in the Middle East?? We’re taking on the terrorists […]