Residents affected or concerned by the ET Rover natural gas pipeline, currently proposed to take a route through Atlas Township, can give input to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at a public hearing scheduled for 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre, 5353 Gateway Centre, Flint. ‘Many residents have expressed concerns […]
Groveland Twp.-A massive park expansion moved one step closer last week. On Tuesday, the DNR reported a grant for $2.9 million was approved from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for the purchase of more than 200 acres of property located near Mt. Holly for the expansion of Oakland County Parks. ‘We are very excited […]
Malinda Werth hosts ‘Music Under the Moonlight,? 7-11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, at New Hope Bible Church, 8643 Sashabaw Road. Local singers will perform, including American Idol contestant Beth Stalker, Alisa Visconti (DiRienzo), and Heather Dragun. Suggested donation of $5 for admission, bonfire, S’mores, and finger foods. Proceeds will help send Werth on a missionary […]
Two weeks left for Deer Lake Beach and Spraypark fun. Last day of the season for both is Sept. 7, Labor Day. Deer Lake Beach is open Monday-Friday, 12-6 p.m., and weekends, including Labor Day, 12-7 p.m. The Spraypark in Clintonwood Park is open, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., with Toddler Time from 10-11 a.m. For more […]
Brandon Twp.- The township is offering an end-of-the-year sale of sorts, but it’s not likely a gift on your Christmas list. Shoppers can buy a plot in the Seymour Lake Cemetery for the bargain price of $250 through Dec. 31. Beginning Jan. 1, the price will rise to $400 for residents, and $600 for non-residents. […]
Brandon Twp.- The township board approved the 2015 budget by a 4-3 vote at their Dec. 1 meeting. Trustees Dana DePalma, Ron Lapp and Jayson Rumball voted no. The general fund budget has $2,508,743.64 in revenues and matching expenditures. The general appropriations act also features a fire department operating budget of $1,881,004, equipment and housing […]
Oakland County Health Department found E. Coli bacteria in storm water sewer at Cheshire condominiums and apartment complex off Walden Center Drive Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner asked Charles Dunn, attorney with Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. and former township trustee, “to investigate the circumstances surrounding the release and to advise the administration of its […]
William R. Grant’s 10-year high school reunion is this month, but he’s not going to make it. He’s stationed somewhere in the Pacific Ocean on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. ‘I hope everyone has a nice reunion,? said Grant, 28, Aviation Electrician’s Mate Second Class on the U.S.S. Nimitz. ‘I miss Clarkston, and my family […]
Brandon Twp.- A family of five lost their home following a Tuesday afternoon blaze. Township firefighters responded at 3:27 p.m., Tuesday to the house fire in the 100 block of Presidio Drive just west of Oakwood and Baldwin roads. Fire Chief Dave Kwapis said low hanging smoke was visible when firefighters arrived. ‘Smoke from the […]
The Goodrich Board of Education has OK’d the refinancing of its 2005 bonds, in move that school officials will save the school district more than $2 million. By a 7-0 vote on Nov. 24 the board OK’d the refinancing based on analysis by the financial advisors at Stauder, Barch & Associates. The vote comes after […]