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 […]
On Feb. 18, all K-12 students in the Brandon school district will have a half-day of instruction. Students will attend school in the morning and staff will participate in training during the afternoon. Teachers and administrators will be working on requirements contained in new state and federal legislation, and on the design of plans to […]
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 […]
Local cable access hoping for award: Brandon Community Access students will be sending in a recent film, recorded at the Brandon Senior Citizen & Activity Center, for a chance at winning an award from American Association of Retired Person. Work plans continue at Old Mill: Township Clerk Jeannie McCreery met with Township Planner, Dave Donnellon, […]
Prepare for a night of lights, action, and cameras at the Brandon Township Library on April 24. The Brandon Library Art Committee is presenting a Gala fund-raiser and promises it to be the social event of the season. Guests are encouraged to dress in the night’s theme of the night, ‘The Magical World of Hollywood?. […]
The Brandon Township Library is offering Groveland Township residents an ‘early bird special? if they purchase a family library card in February or March. The library’s Board of Trustees decided to offer the special at their Jan. 16 meeting. During February, residents may purchase a family card for $100 per year, a $50 savings. If […]
Groveland – The Groveland firefighters are asking for cars. Not for their own use, but to give back to the community in which they serve. ‘We started collecting old cars from the community to raise money for fire equipment,? said Steve McGee, Groveland Fire Department chief. McGee says last year the idea of having the […]
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 […]
Brandon Township has a hero in North Carolina. Jeff Harvey, a 1981 graduate of Brandon High School, is a police officer for the Atlantic Beach Police Department. He was recently awarded the North Carolina Governor’s Medal for Valor for saving a boy’s life. Jeff is the son of Bob and Ruth Harvey, formerly of Ortonville. […]
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 […]