Police and school officials are urging parents and children to be extra cautious after several suspicious incidents occurred over the past few weeks in the area. ‘We’ve increased our patrols by threefold during the time kids are waiting for the bus before school, with marked and unmarked cars,? said Genesee County Sheriff’s Department Captain Chris […]
The search for a new superintendent of Goodrich Schools has narrowed to two candidates. During the March 23 school board meeting, Leonard Johnson of the Michigan Association of School Boards, which has screened potential candidates, told boardmembers that two ‘successful, good quality? candidates are left after three candidates withdrew. The candidates are John Fazer, superintendent […]
Liz Hendershott wasn’t expecting anything unusual when she had an ultrasound in February 1998, early in her third pregnancy. She and her husband, Steve, had conceived their first two children, Jamie, now 18, and Katelyn, 12, using a low-dose fertility drug. Her doctor was not supportive of multiples, and before her treatment, made her sign […]
Brandon Twp.- Wind turbines haven’t cropped up on the township landscape yet; however, as the push toward renewable energy grows, officials here are taking a proactive approach and may soon consider ordinances addressing wind turbines and alternative energy sources. A representative from Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc. will give a presentation on alternative energy during the next […]
The Goodrich School Board is considering a change in the schools of choice program it participates in. During the March 23 board meeting, boardmembers chose to table the subject until the April 20 meeting to give themselves more time to examine whether they want to continue their participation in the Genesee Intermediate School District collaborative […]
Brandon Twp.- A former employee of Simms Chevrolet is suspected of embezzling approximately $245,000 from the auto dealership. Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies are seeking a warrant against the woman who will remain unnamed pending an arraignment on a charge of embezzlement more than $100,000. OCSO Detective Chris Pacholski said police will submit an arrest […]
Brandon Twp.- In a move to save approximately $150,000 annually by 2011, the township board approved a series of motions regarding the budget at their March 16 meeting. The motions included restructuring of staff in both the clerk’s and supervisor’s offices effective upon retirement of current long-time employees, a reduction in the 2009 recreation budget, […]
Ortonville- It’s almost time again to celebrate, remember, and fight back with the second annual Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville. A kick-off meeting for this year’s event will be from 7 p.m.-8 p.m., March 26, at the Old Town Hall, 486 Mill St. Community residents are invited to attend, enjoy dinner and refreshments and learn […]
Atlas Twp.- A little bit of everything? that is what audiences will see and hear in ‘The No-Frills Revue,? set to take the stage at 7 p.m., April 2-4 and 2:30 p.m., April 5 at the Raymond C. Green Center for the Performing Arts, 8029 S. Gale Road. The musical parodies famous musicals including ‘Annie,? […]
A 25-year-old Brandon Township man seen snorting drugs in the parking lot of a local gas station recently is facing a possession of cocaine charge, less than 25 grams. Ryan Hobbs was arraigned on the charge on March 10 in front of 52-2 District Court Judge Kelley Kostin. According to police reports, at about 3 […]