Groveland residents to see ‘no difference’ in roads following RCOC fire

Brandon and Groveland Township fire departments were among seven locally that responded to the Jan. 20 fire that engulfed the Road Commission of Oakland County Davisburg garage. Ten firefighters from Groveland Township Fire Department were called to the blaze at 5:31 p.m. and remained on the scene until about 10 p.m. Brandon Firefighters arrived at […]

Revamped election law aims to increase voter turnout

Until now, Goodrich residents voted for the village council in March, and cast school board ballots in June. But thanks to a revamped election law locals can start marking 2005 calendars with new election dates. Under Michigan Public Act 298, the election consolidation law signed Jan. 8 by Gov. Jennifer Granholm, elections will be limited […]

Fire destroys Atlas Twp. barn

Atlas Twp. ? A Henderson Road pole barn filled with tools, snowmobiles, and a lawnmower caught fire last Tuesday.The blaze is estimated to have started around 6:30 a.m. Jan. 20. Atlas Township firefighters, who were called to the scene at approximately 6:45 a.m. fought the blaze for two hours, said Lt. Jeff Slagle of the […]

Atlas Twp. hires bookkeeper

Atlas Twp. – A new full-time office manager and bookkeeper is part of a checks-and-balance policy recently implemented by the Atlas Township Board. Beth Forys, who has a background in accounting, will fill the position effective immediately, said Atlas Township Supervisor Paul Amman. Auditors Yeo & Yeo of Flint recommended an improved check-signing policy in […]

Atlas Twp. Planning to increase fees

Atlas Twp. – Development in Atlas Township will see a cost increase this year. The Atlas Township Planning Commission fees, such as fees for a zoning change or a final plat, are going up. The raise is due to a $1,200 increase in annual contract fees announced by Wade-Trim of Flint, who provides planning services […]

‘They’re all my heroes’

Atlas Twp. – Elizabeth Adams was trying to be a responsible motorist last weekend when she tried to mail a card instead of driving to a friend’s evening birthday party . The card’and Elizabeth’ended up trapped underwater. As Adams, 76, carefully winded her way westbound on Hegel Road at about 11 a.m. Jan. 17, the […]

‘Leveling

While health maintenance costs are at staggering proportions, prescription coverage controversy has reached peak levels. It’s an issue Gov. Jennifer Granholm found significant enough to approach in this week’s State of the State address, promising the MI-Rx Card, a program that would pool prescription purchasing to cut costs by as much as 20 percent. Legislation […]

Atlas Township announces future road work

Atlas Twp. – Residents in the Coolidge or Henderson Road areas will be in for a smoother ride this summer. The Genesee County Road Commission will be removing trees and ditching in preparation for warm-weather work, which will involve adding four inches of limestone, compacting the limestone, and crowning the center of the road to […]

Area Briefs

Goodrich schools leadership Goodrich – With the imminent retirement of Goodrich Schools Superintendent Dr. Raymond Green, the Goodrich Board of Education needs input. The public is invited to a meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 10 in the cafe of Goodrich High School, located at 8029 S. Gale Road. The board’s Transition Committee is seeking answers […]

Goodrich readies for Relay for Life

Goodrich – If you’ve never been to a Relay for Life, picture a summer family-style party in a campground setting teeming with activity. Pair this with a jaunty walk in the company of friends, and wrap that picture in the comfort of firelight and all-night conversations about experiences that have deeply touched your life. This […]

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