Brandon Twp.- Its been more than 60 years since township resident Al Lozano walked out of Western High School of Detroit and into World War II. In June 1944, Lozano then 18, was drafted just prior to his senior year and was unable to graduate high school. With the encouragement of family members and thanks […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville- From tuxedos for proms, wedding, or special occasion to dry cleaning services, a Touch of Class Dry Cleaners, offers a variety of services right next door. New owner Micki Bushey says the local cleaners will strive to be your home town cleaners. ‘We know you’re busy so we’ll offer the […]
Atlas Twp.-It’s going to cost more to be safe. The Genesee County Sheriff’s Department contract with the township will increase by about 9 percent to $476,700 for November 2008 though October 2009. The new contract proposal to replace the contract which expired the first of November, was delayed by a few weeks due to ongoing […]
Groveland Twp.- An agreement on a major township development may be signed early next year. That’s the word from Township Supervisor Bob DePalma regarding about 197 acres of township property located north of Grange Hall Road, east of I-75 and west of Dixie Highway. A small section of the property is located on the southeast […]
Atlas Twp.-It’s been more than 30 years since the first Christmas tree was carried off the Goodrich Lions Club lot at 9169 M-15. Bill Tappen, a Goodrich Lions Club member for about 35 years, says the first few years of the project they cut their own trees near Luther, Mich., located in Lake County. Now […]
Ortonville- Elevated e-coli levels in the Kearsley Creek has local officials concerned for the safety of residents. According to a report issued by the Oakland County Drain Office the water in Kearsley Creek was tested on May 26 and again on June 7 from the Ball Street storm sewer outlet, Mill Street bridge and the […]
Groveland Twp.- Both Gary DeNise and Kaye Johnson are lifelong motorcyclist and like many riders hold to the creed, ‘if you ride you should decide,? regarding Michigan’s helmet law. But that’s where the similarity end. ‘My head is worth more than a few bucks,? said DeNise, 68, a close friend of Johnson.. ‘But that’s just […]
Groveland Twp.-At least two key property owners are balking at a joint proposal by township officials for a long-term ban on sanitary landfills. In April a proposal to restrict and prevent the development of a solid waste landfill for at least the next 15 years was offered by both Groveland and Holly townships to five […]
Groveland Twp.-Bob and Teresa Sage’s home is just a little too quiet this holiday season. If one family member serving in the military this holiday season was not difficult enough, the township family has two. ‘I’m just lucky my boys are not overseas,? said Teresa. ‘I’m very proud of them’but it’s still hard with both […]
Atlas Twp.- Last week, the township fire department received a new dual purpose engine pumper and tanker fire truck. Fred Forys, township fire chief said the 2008 truck purchased from Marion Rescue and Fire Apparatus in Marion Wis., was ordered in August 2007. The $450,000 fire truck carries 3,000 gallons of water and pumps at […]