Goodrich-The number of students in the district has continued to decline after the recent count day. Following the Feb. 12 statewide count day, Goodrich now has 2,099 students, 56 fewer than the 2,155 reported in February 2012. According to the report, enrollment for kindergarten through second grade increased from 385 in February 2012 to 391 […]
Dr. David Pinelli has come to know plenty of patients during his 14-year stint in Ortonville. ‘I estimate 50,000 visits,? laughs Pinelli, from his office at POH Medical Center, 180 Ortonville Road. ‘Over the years the practice has grown and so have I.? On Feb. 22, Pinelli will grow his expertise a littler further away […]
Brandon Twp.- About 18 district teachers have agreed to a comprehensive severance package’just enough, said an official from Educators Preferred Corporation last week, to move forward a plan that could save the district thousands. ‘It’s an emotional decision to retire,? said Katy Rose, senior vice president for EPC, the Southfield-based company that provides early buy-out […]
Groveland Twp.- It’s blue meets grey once again at the Holly Civil War Days on May 19 and 20 at the Holly Recreation Area, 8100 Grange Hall Road. Reenactors from the Fifth Texas Company E will participate in a variety of battles, military drills, and encampments during the two-day event, which starts 8 a.m. and […]
Area leaders are remembering Bill Wright as a tireless public servant that loved his community. Leslie L. ‘Bill? Wright, Jr. of Ortonville died March 6. He was 91. Born in Lake Orion, Michigan to the late Leslie L. and Agnes Marie (nee: Kennedy) Wright, Sr. He married the former Edith Tyson, Sept. 14, 1946 in […]
The Nimrods have it. Well, sort of. A recent USA Today poll to the determine the best mascot in the state and ultimately the nation went to Watersmeet, a small Western Upper Pennisula community. The school’s mascot is the Nimrod’a king or skillful hunter. Watersmeet has a population of about 1,400 and is located about […]
A lingering debate over collection of taxes for police protection in the township may soon prompt changes in the law. In September 2012, Rep. Joe Graves, (R-Argentine) introduced House Bill 5914 that will amend a current law that requires municipalities to collect for police and fire protection based on ad valorem? the value of the […]
The Brandon Blackhawks wrestling team completed the 2012-13 season with a 27-6 record. The team lost in district competition to Holly High School by a score of 37-30. The Blackhawks finished tied for second place with Lapeer West High School in the Flint Metro League with an 8-1 record. In the Genesee County meet the […]
Goodrich- Sold. The village council accepted sealed bids totaling $31,052 for seven parcels of land in the Fairview Hills subdivision. Council members Richard Saroli, Mark Baldwin and Pete Morey voted for the sale. Council members Rick Horton and Doug McAbee were absent from the meeting. Proceeds from the parcels will be applied to the general […]
On March 13, the House Tax Policy Committee OK’d legislation that would give local townships the authority to decide how to best pay for police and fire protection. House Bill 4147, sponsored by State Rep. Joseph Graves (R-Argentine) gives township boards flexibility to choose how they would pay for local police and fire services. Under […]