Atlas Twp.-The township board of trustees voted 5-0 on Monday night to place a renewal of 1 mill for the fire department on the Aug. 7 general election ballot. The fire millage was last approved by township voters in 2006 when 1 mill generated $331,000 per year. Today that same 1 mill will net $264,182 […]
Ortonville- The Village Skate Park opens this Tuesday, but anyone planning to use the park must visit the village office first. The village council approved a new skate park policy at their March 26 meeting. The new policy requires all skaters to have a signed liability waiver on file at the village office, 476 Mill […]
Dear Editor, UNITY Week is a five-day event held at Lake Orion High School Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16. This action-packed week is focused on promoting tolerance and respect with the intent of forming a cohesive student body. ? There will be a few major events happening during school hours during UNITY Week, […]
‘Discount Tickets: Discounted tickets to the following attractions are available at Brandon Township Recreation from mid-May through Labor Day: Cedar Point, Crossroads Village, Kings Island, Michigan Adventure, Michigan State Fair, Red Oaks/Waterford Wave Pool, Six Flags Great America in Chicago, Geauga Lake Ohio, Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum. Also this year, we are happy […]
On the heels of a landmark 2003 campaign, the Goodrich football team is hoping for even better things in 2004. The Martians open up the season at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27 when they host Richmond, a team that made it to the Division 4 state semifinals last season. Goodrich coach Tom Alward, in his […]
Consumers Energy is proposing the extension of natural gas mains in Brandon Township. Overall, the project would offer service to 2,000 occupied structures, one-third of residences in the township. Representatives from Consumers Energy will explain the project proposal, answer questions, and take deposits during a meeting set for 7 p.m., April 10, at the Brandon […]
Dear Editor, I also can’t hold my tongue any longer. I have been reading letters from people like Pat Fitchena’s sister, or her friend Mary Koski and now a letter from Shauna Brown. I just keep wondering if their check is in the mail, for all their unwavering support! I worked at NOTA for 17 […]
Dear Editor, This letter is in response to Shauna Brown’s and M. Henry’s letters criticizing Helen Barwig for questioning NOTA board members on their actions and policy. I don’t believe anyone denies the fact that NOTA provides a valuable service for our community. In the same sense, questioning how our tax dollars are spent also […]
It was a good start to the season for the Brandon girls tennis team. The Blackhawks finished a solid second out of eight teams competing at the 19th annual Lapeer East Girls Tennis Tournament Aug. 12 at Lapeer East. Brandon finished with 15 points, trailing only Davison, which won five of the eight flights to […]
Goodrich native Ryan Starski announced his candidacy for State Representative of the 51st District last week. Starski, 24, a Goodrich native and 2006 graduate of Goodrich High School said he will seek the nomination of the Democratic Party. ‘We need a candidate that will speak for the people,? Starski said. ‘The recent recall of Paul […]