While schools and municipalities are reeling from the impact after massive state budget cuts, area libraries may soon be contending with less revenue of their own. Gretchen Couraud, executive director of the Michigan Library Association, said the recently adopted state budget that would cut library funding from $10 million to $6 million could be catastrophic […]
At least three area runners were among more than 18,000 who competed in the 32nd Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon in Detroit on Sunday where, according to news reports, three half-marathoners died during the race. As of press time, no results from the autopsies were made public on the three runners. Detroit Police spokesman John Roach […]
Goodrich- More than fish may soon be growing in the village mill pond. While the village council approved the continuation and renewal of a Michigan Department of Natural Resources permit to spray the mill pond with chemicals for excessive weed growth’they do not intend to order the application. ‘Next year there will be no spraying,? […]
Eight newly constructed tennis courts are now open just south of Brandon High School. The asphalt 450-by-132 court area, designed with a textured surface to add grip for players during competition, will increase the number of district courts to 16, enough to host regional and district high school competition. Arden Becker, assistant project manager for […]
The Road Commission for Oakland County will close a section of County Line Road/Ray Road (the county line between Oakland and Genesee counties) between M-15 and State Park Road for one to two days, between Oct. 26 and Nov. 1. RCOC will be extending ditches along this section, and adding storm sewers in places, to […]
Goodrich- Two village youth are still recovering from burns they received following a fire at the Goodrich Apartments on Sept. 27. Nathan Lintz, 4, and his brother Bodie Lintz, 2, were rushed to Hurley Medical Center’s Burn Unit in Flint following a blaze that destroyed their home at about 4 a.m. Bodie, who received burns […]
When you first meet Mike Ratliff, Financial Investor for Edwards Jones, don’t expect quick advice regarding your money. ‘The first time we get together, we get to know each other,? said Ratliff, who opened his office at 630 South Ortonville Road in September 2008. ‘I work with you so you understand what you currently own […]
It’s been more than 170 years since a group of six area individuals gathered for worship in a log cabin, the home of Abram Tunison, forming the Baptist Church of Hadley. While the buildings and members have changed through the years, the church remains. At 11 a.m., Oct. 11, the Baptist Church of Hadley will […]
Twenty-eight days. That’s all George Morris had left of his three-year stint in the United State Marine Corps. ‘I was counting down the days,? said Morris, now a 79-year-old Brandon Township resident. ‘I was almost out when I got the notice there was one more year to go.? Morris? first three years of service in […]
The East Lansing Police Department is currently investigating the death of a 25-year-old Ortonville man. East Lansing police responded to a call on Oct. 3 at approximately 10:30 p.m. of an incapacitated male at an apartment complex in the 400 block of Gunson Street. When East Lansing police officers and paramedics from the East Lansing […]