It could be costly for those found guilty of criminal or negligent activity in Atlas Township. Earlier this year the township board approved an ordinance to establish cost-recovery charges for emergency services and provide a method for collection. The township will charge for police or fire emergencies, first responder services, hazardous-materials response, and police or […]
By Chris Hagan Review Staff Writer Powers Distributing has become the first company in Oakland County and the state to take advantage of a new method for financing clean energy projects. PACE, which stands for Property Assessed Clean Energy, changes the game of commercial project financing by allowing property owners to finance energy efficiency and […]
Rich Kozlowski, grocery manager at Neiman’s Family Market, and Ryan Pizzo, assistant store manager, put the finishing touches on their store display for the big game, Super Bowl 50. The store at 7121 Dixie Highway is stocked up on beer, burgers, buffalo wings, fried chicken, subs, veggie trays, and everything else needed for a successful […]
Dear Editor, (In response to ‘Township eyes medical marijuana ordinance,? The Citizen, April 17, page 1): Atlas Township is having a meeting about marijuana growers and raising an uproar about nothing. Dispensaries are not allowed under Michigan’s medical marijuana law. Neither is a large growing facility. In fact, if you grow for yourself and the […]
Dear Editor, Have you been to the Goodrich Library lately? Already good things have been happening. Since Atlas Township has taken over, a start has been made on the necessary and needed repairs. First, a new roof was added. Wear and damages from the storm a year ago have been addressed with federal funds allotted […]
The third annual Hoops for Troops is already gearing up to be a fun event at the Lady Wolves basketball game, Feb. 18. All proceeds from this year’s event go to Michigan Bikers Helping Veterans, a nonprofit charity which helps Michigan veterans and active duty military personnel in critical need. ‘We try to help a […]
After a phone scam attempt in Springfield Township, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office warns residents to watch out for phony calls about jury duty and warrants. A resident received a call on Jan. 26 from a ‘Captain Watson? of the Oakland County Sheriff’s ‘Warrants / Citations Division? saying the resident owed money for missing jury duty. […]
Atlas Twp.- A fighter for social justice, a leader in Michigan government and a tireless advocate for senior citizens ‘characteristics of a local educator whose half century of contributions will now be etched in Michigan history. On April 22, the lifelong work of township resident Olivia (Libby) Maynard was honored as she was one of […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- When George, a foxhound, came to live with Karen Swift, her terrier, Jake, did not adapt well. Depressed, the smaller dog would sit at the edge of the room and stare at the new dog. Watching how the two interacted gave Swift the idea for a story. In […]
The Clarkston High School Ski teams head into their last week of races in the league before they head into the divisional races next week. The Boys Varsity team beat Lake Orion in the Slalom race on Jan. 26, 12-24. Max Weidemann finished in first, 45.32; Reis Weidemann, second, 46.29; Jack Muhleck, fourth, 53.50; and […]