Beginning on Oct. 16, nineteen former MSP posts statewide, including Groveland Township, will convert to detachments, facilities where troopers can start and end their shifts, store property/evidence and meet with the public by appointment. Detachments will not maintain public lobby hours. The closest MSP posts to the township will be Metro North, 14350 10 Mile […]
At 7 p.m., Oct 19 the Ortonville Historical Society will host retired 52-2 District Court Judge Gerald McNally at the Old Mill located near Mill and South Street, Ortonville. Born in 1932 in Atkinson, Neb., McNally served in the Air Force during the Korean War from 1950-1953, stationed in Thule, Greenland. McNally attended Conception College […]
Three days up and two days down. It’s soon to be five days to the Roof of Africa’Mt. Kilimanjaro’for a group of five local hikers who will leave on a two-week adventure this month. ‘It’s not like a Walt Disney trip,? said Deb Compeau, a Goodrich resident and one of four local nurse anesthetists who […]
Groveland Twp.- In August, Ken Palka, from the accounting firm of Pfeffer, Hanniford and Palka, reported on the township finances following the completion of the yearly audit. The board approved the audit ending March 31, 2011. ‘We were ecstatic with the clean audit,? said Bob DePalma, township supervisor. ‘It’s better than I anticipated.? Palka reported […]
Goodrich-The village council convened a special meeting on Sept. 15 to sort through a host of applications for a village interim manager. A total of 17 candidates applied for the interim post, which should last for 90 to 120 days with the potential for a full-time position. The opening was posted in The Citizen and […]
Atlas Twp.-A combination of conservatism coupled with nearly a decade of proactive planning has pushed township coffers to grow to more than $2.9 million. Mark Perry of CPA for Yeo & Yeo presented the annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011 at Monday’s township meeting. ‘Conservatism really showed […]
On Tuesday afternoon, Grand Blanc resident Rob Wolfbrandt made a stop at the BP Station on M-15 near Hegel Road for gas. ‘Taking advantage of the $3.32 per gallon gasoline,? he said. Wolfbrandt like other area commuters noticed a wide spectrum of fuel prices along M-15, ranging from $3.59 per gallon at Marathon at Grange […]
Atlas Twp.-It should be a smooth ride through the township over the next year thanks to an aggressive road program. An original budget of $130,000 for road repair and upgrades coupled with an additional $500,000 and a good price on limestone sparked township officials to move forward on ten projects to be completed over the […]
Finally, a tower for Hadley. Vic Martin, Lapeer County Central Dispatch Director, said by 2013 the residents of Hadley Hills should have stable 9-1-1 service after a deal with the Village of Metamora was reached to construct a 450-foot tower on donated property. ‘We had to go considerably higher with the tower to get the […]
The general 2011 Michigan archery deer season opens statewide Oct. 1 and area hunters should find conditions just right, say Department of Natural Resources officals. Brent Rudolph, Michigan Department of Natural Resources big game specialist, said don’t expect the change in baiting laws to impact hunting results in every location. ‘It’s been three years since […]