Brandon Twp.- Township officials learned this week they can expect a windfall soon. The Department of Natural Resources has recommended that the township receive a Land and Water Conservation Fund development grant for $75,000, the maximum amount given, to be used at the Brandon Township Community Park, 1414 N. Hadley Road. The township was one […]
Monday, Feb. 14, someone complained about a loud party on Saberway. Family trouble on Victoria Island. A vehicle on South Broadway was blocking a dumpster. Abandoned auto on Lakeview. An accident took place on South Broadway. A bike was found on South Broadway. Civil matter on North Shore. A pair of glasses was left in […]
By David Fleet Editor Santa Claus should find his arrival to Goodrich’s Downtown Christmas, planned for 5-9 p.m., Dec. 6, a lot easier following Monday night’s village council meeting. Patty Plant, coordinator of the annual Christmas event, said Hegel Road between M-15 and Senica Street will be closed to traffic during the gathering. Through traffic […]
Goodrich- A shift in population means a change in funding for village roads. Due to an increase in population following the 2010 U.S. Census’the village changed from a rural community to an urban area. The population increased from 1,351 in 2000 to 1,860 in 2010 according to the nationwide count. ‘It’s now a bigger pot […]
Dear Editor: I find myself, like many of my neighbors during this election season, returning home from the day’s work to weed through campaign literature, e-mails or pre-recorded phone messages. As I drive around town, I am reminded of local and national candidates vying for my attention with signage both big and small. Tis the […]
For the fifth time in the past six years, the Lake Orion boys and girls varsity ski teams have qualified for the Class A State Finals, being held at Boyne Mountain on Feb. 28. Both teams managed to take third place finishes in their regionals finals on Feb. 17 at Pine Knob to advance to […]
Gerry Webber won the 152-pound class for Lake Orion’s varsity wrestling team at the individual district on Feb. 19, after the team lost to Holly, 39-18, in the championship match of the Division I team district, held at Lake Orion High School on Feb. 16. At the team district competition, Lake Orion defeated Grand Blanc, […]
John Bradburn, 56, has been hunting in the Atlas Township area and other regions of Michigan for about 40 years. ‘Its been a family tradition that dates back many years,? said Bradburn. ‘We’ve had a lot of success over the years in the Genesee County area and Manistee. We’ve taken a lot of nice deer. […]
Dear Editor: Every now and then, in this world of bleak news, an event of positive connotations takes place that goes unnoticed by the masses. One such event took place in our community on July 26. On that Saturday, The Village Pub in downtown Ortonville sponsored their 4th annual ‘The Heat Stays On? charity golf […]
Of course this is an exaggeration, but every person running for office, promoting new legislation or defending their record, uses this reason: ? . . . for the hard-working people who deserve it!? I’d like to see their definition of ‘hard-working people.? It ain’t me! It’s not the people in my diminishing circle. Nor is […]