Jobs and an economic boost to communities impacted by the proposed ET Rover pipeline were touted by labor supporters at a recent public hearing. On Dec. 10, several hundred attended a meeting to provide input to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at Gateway Centre in Mundy Township regarding the proposed ET Rover natural gas pipeline […]
His vision spawned a Brandon High School facility that almost 40 years later remains the cornerstone of education in the community. From 1978-1990 Dick Wilson served as Superintendent of the Brandon School District spearheaded a bond to construct the high school in addition to significant improvements to other facilities in the district. Dick Wilson died […]
Goodrich-Dave Cushman took a chance 40 years ago. Forgoing a secure skilled trade career with then Flint-based Buick for a small village pub along M-15 with one pool table, no kitchen and Blatz Beer on tap. ‘It was the right thing to do,? said Cushman, owner of the Bullring Sports Grille, 8234 S. State Road. […]
Goodrich-There are heroes among us. That’s the message Bayley Schultz, a GHS senior, hoped Reid Elementary kindergarteners will take with them after a visit on Wednesday from a few United States Marines. ‘A soldier is a hero,? said Schultz. ‘The students will get firsthand what it’s like being a hero and being away from home […]
In May voters will be asked for a hike in state sales tax’the first since 1994. The sales tax ballot initiative needed two-thirds support by members of both the House and Senate in a Lame Duck session on Dec. 19. Once fully implemented, the proposal will provide $1.3 billion in additional dollars to roads, $260 […]
On Dec. 20, competitors in Michigan’s largest middle school robotics event to date’attracting about 50 teams statewide? gathered at Brandon High School for the First Tech Challenge Supra. Brandon Tech, representing Brandon Middle School with robot #5976, advanced to the semi finals following the day long event. The BMS team’s finish, along with the software […]
The condition of a mile stretch of Tripp road between Dixie Highway and Grange Hall Road in Groveland Township has been deemed deplorable by some motorists. ‘Water runs over Tripp Road in the spring through a low area’the road is actually sinking,? said Bob DePalma, Groveland Township supervisor. ‘The bump sign along the road needs […]
Goodrich- In 2011 Goodrich High School Senior Michelle Dunn received a phone call that made her college experience just a little easier. The executive director of the Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation notified Dunn of a $20,000 award to help her to attend Ferris State University. While Dunn’s success in seeking scholarships is perhaps greater than […]
A long-time area dentist has moved just down the road. After more than 35 years of mercury-safe/mercury-free holistic dentistry in the Village of Ortonville, Dr. David Regiani has moved to a new facility, 10435 Ortonville Road just south of Oak Hill Road in Independence Township. ‘We love Ortonville and all our patients, but we simply […]
Atlas Twp.-A small paper bag recently carried a big message. For Veteran’s Day 2014 Oaktree Elementary students were assigned to color paper bags with a message and picture supporting military. The bags were then supplied to John’s Steakhouse, 8038 State Road in Goodrich, to use when patrons purchase takeout. The patriotic class assignment was recognized […]