M-15/Oakwood Road traffic light dumped

Groveland Twp.- The often congested intersection of Oakwood Road and M-15 will remain without a traffic signal. On Feb. 23, the Michigan Department of Transportation notified both Groveland Township and the Village of Ortonville that after the results of a lengthy study the intersection did not warrant a signal. ‘That intersection is a disaster waiting […]

New buses

Goodrich – Look for two new buses to be added to the Goodrich schools fleet this summer. The Goodrich Board of Education approved bids by Capital City International Trucks, Inc. of Lansing for two 66-passenger buses, in the amount of $57,935 each. Low bids, in the amount of $50,000 each were submitted by Tri County […]

‘My Fair Lady?

Seamstresses, volunteers and donations of furniture and props are needed for the upcoming Goodrich High School musical, ‘My Fair Lady.? Needed: Chaise lounge or sofa; wingback lounge chairs; large Oriental rug; desk and accessories; end tables; feather dusters; silk plants, trees, and flowers; wicker garden furniture; tea service items; various lamps; old tables, chairs, desk […]

Atlas tax appeals

If you want to appeal your Atlas Township property taxes, set up an appointment with the Atlas Township Board of Review. The board will meet’by appointment only’March 10 and 11. Call (810) 636-2548 for an appointment. Appeals by mail must be received by 9 p.m. March 11. Mail to Atlas Township, 7386 Gale Road, P.O. […]

Five vie for four Ortonville Village Council seats

Ortonville – On March 8, village residents will be asked to choose four out of five candidates, to fill four seats on the village council. Village President Sue Bess, has served as council president for more than 14 years and will be running to secure another two year term as Village President. As a council […]

Ash Wednesday

Different branches of Christianity observed Ash Wednesday Feb. 25 ? just not all in the same way. The holy day marks the beginning of the Lenten season, where Christians remember the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, culminating with Easter Sunday on April 11. Parishioners at St. Anne Catholic Church in Ortonville and St. […]

Help’or get help’with local home repairs this spring

Volunteers are needed to help with this year’s April 24 Oakland County ‘Rebuilding Together? program to help area residents rehabilitate their homes. Also known as ‘Christmas in April? the program has helped more than 30 senior citizen, low-income, and disabled homeowners in the Brandon area benefit from the volunteer work. Skilled building professionals, as well […]

Goodrich resident named Flint Fire Chief

Goodrich – A Goodrich resident who will be sworn in today as Fire Chief for the City of Flint Fire Department wants to help area students learn from fire history. Although Robert Elizondo, 43, was eligible to retire last Tuesday, he’s chosen to accept the appointment made by Edward Kurtz, City of Flint financial emergency […]

Police seek

Goodrich – Sheriff deputies are looking for the driver of a compact to mid-size white car that struck a woman crossing Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich. According to police reports, the 21-year-old Davison woman was leaving Cranberries Cafe at approximately 10:30 p.m. Feb. 13 when she noticed a white full-size pickup truck slowly driving eastbound […]

Two spots up for grabs on

The Brandon school district’s regular election will be held Monday, June 14. Any qualified and registered elector of the Brandon school district wishing to seek one of the two four-year positions on the Brandon Board of Education should note the filing deadline of April 12, 2004. Election law requires the nominating petitions must be signed […]