Goodrich – English Meadows, located at 8340 S. State Road in Goodrich, is now open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. English Meadows, at the former VG Greenhouse and EZ Ponds site, offers pond supplies, liners, chemicals, bacteria, koi, goldfish, water plants, and hanging baskets. Call […]
Dear Editor, Recapping reasons voters should pass the open-space millage: we all depend on ground water from either township or private wells. Saving open space and wetlands will help protect quality and quantity of water available for the future. As more areas become impervious, less water is there to recharge our ground water and more […]
Dear Editor, It’s unfortunate the Township Board didn’t take the time to check the facts before voting to put the open-space tax hike on the Nov. 4 ballot. If it had, I doubt it would be before voters now. The responses that I have heard from officials both publicly and privately is that ‘there will […]
Dear Editor, Reader’s Digest’s August 2006 issue reported Dana Fortinberry one of the worst judges in America. We deserve better. I urge you to vote for Joseph Fabrizio on Nov. 4, non-partisan. Joseph Fabrizio came in first in the August primary by a substantial margin. Dana Fortinberry’s campaign literature claims to have all the endorsements […]
The middle school level MEAP results were in and then removed around April 29. According to Anita Banach, Director of Marketing and Communications for Clarkston Community schools, the scores were pulled after officials discovered some tests stolen. The Michigan Department of Education is investigating the situation. Administrators are looking into this and are unsure about […]
Clarkston High School students Dani Angeli and Mary Swantek are organizing a local ‘Miracle Mile? walkathon to benefit St. Jude’s Research Hospital. The walk is scheduled from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, beginning and ending in Depot Park. The students are recruiting both participants and donors for the event, citing the […]
Dear Editor, We’ve lived in Independence Township for 37 years and have retired here. We raised our sons, Bob and Mike, here. Much of the land where they could play as children has since been developed. We plan to support the Open Space and Recreation millage and urge others to join us. The small amount […]
Village of Ortonville The Village of Ortonville is requesting bids under Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Guidelines to prove the following services for the 2012 program year. Please bid on the following service listed below. Bids must include how units of service are defined, estimated number of units to be provided, and value of the […]
Brandon Twp. Notice of Public Hearing The brandon Township Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing April 9, 2013 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Brandon Township Offices at 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462. To consider a special land use for a home occupation per zoning ordinance 46-204 (C) (9), for an internet sales […]
Students at Pine Knob Elementary participated in the Fun Run, an annual school fundraiser, last week. The first and second graders pictured here ran super fast laps in front of the school for 20 minutes’they knew the winning grade would be treated to a pizza party. Photos by Laura Colvin