Whether at the high school level or the pros, teamwork ultimately wins out as opposed to quests for individual glory. That is the lesson from the Detroit Pistons? conquest of the heavily favored Los Angeles Lakers to win the 2004 NBA championship. The Pistons clinched the title with a 100-87 win at The Palace of […]
Ortonville – The unusual amount of rainfall over the past few weeks has people joking about feeling a bit moldy. Not a joke to Village Manager, Paul Zelenak is that because of the series of recent heavy storms the village is becoming waterlogged. ‘Water is backing up in yards, septic are flooding, and there are […]
Atlas Twp. – When Georgia Westover’s daughter Kelly heard about this summer’s Vacation Bible School, her face lit up. ‘She absolutely loves it, she gets excited about going every year,? said Georgia of 11-year-old Kelly, who’s looking forward to her third year at Atlas Community Baptist’s VBS. At least eight area churches are planning crafts, […]
Groveland Twp.- They may be ‘man’s best friend? yet when they choose to yelp, howl or yip that longtime friendship is tested. ‘When residents open their windows in the summer the complaints about barking dogs start rolling in,? said Jason Hudson, township ordinance enforcer. ‘Typically I would respond to 15 or 20 calls each summer […]
Atlas Twp. – For the second year, a group of local bikers will join motorcyclists statewide for the Hogs In Ministry free July 3 and 4 camping motorcycle weekend. Approximately 1,500 bikers from all over the state are expected to camp and ride, said HIM member Jim Walls, of Atlas Community Baptist Church. Pitch a […]
Goodrich – Locally owned ABeanToGo gourmet coffee company has been ordered to stop roasting by the Goodrich Village Council. In response to neighbors complaints regarding the smell of roasting coffee, ABeanToGo Master Roaster Kirk Walker investigated ways to eliminate the odor. This spring, Walker had a custom-designed afterburner installed. Neighbors, located near ABeanToGo coffee, 9091 […]
Brandon Twp – Creating poetry with pottery has been a passion for Brandon Township resident Sue Kolb for more than 20 years. ‘It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years,? she quipped. Married to husband Joe Wheeler, Kolb is celebrating 20 years of molding her craft in Ortonville by having an anniversary exhibit, offering a […]
Ortonville – After facing extensive revenue sharing cuts in 2004, municipalities statewide are bracing to endure future adjustments to the 2005 budgets. In a one hour budget study session on April 24 the council approved the preliminary 2005 Ortonville budget. While the village income and expenses have not changed in the past two years, Zelenak […]
Brandon School Board incumbents Christopher D. Yuchasz, 45, of Ortonville, an Oakland County Sheriff’s Sergeant and Holly resident, Karyn Milligan, 55, co-owner of Northwest Heating and Cooling Co. in Ortonville won reelection for a second four year term. Milligan received 286 votes and Yuchasz took 309 votes. Challengers D’Anna Keeble, a local business owner and […]
Goodrich ? Reducing Goodrich Schools? rainy day fund is not intentional, says superintendent Raymond Green. While last year’s rainy day fund was approximately 15 percent, the 2004-2005 school budget was cut to 12 percent, still considered a healthy amount. ‘The board would love to retain the full fund balance,? said Green, who says the board […]