Brandon–At a special school board meeting Monday the board voted 7-0 to initiate an investigation process for a possible district bond extension. Gary Kelley, district interim finance director said in 1996 the school millage was at 7.88 mills and voters approved an increase to 8.24 mills. There results netted $34,630,000 for a new middle school […]
Goodrich – Gloria Renaldo is on a mission to live. After a life on a rather adventurous journey incorporating a myriad of cultures, countries and experiences–Gloria has a new challenge–fighting for her life. Gloria, a native of Saginaw and now a Goodrich resident met Pierre Renaldo, a general contractor from western New York who specialized […]
Brandon Twp.-For the past 20 years Richard Walker has processed deer each season from Jim’s Cracker Barrel, IGA 5500 Oakhill Road. From October through December–during the gun and archery deer seasons–many successful hunters that venture out in the woods opt for professional deer processing like Walker, a professional meat cutter offers. ‘Hunter spend a lot […]
Atlas Twp.- Beth Gray grew up with big business, but ended up in small business–a transition she will never regret. A native of Center Township, Penn., where her father and family members worked in the the steel industry for several decades–Gray left the rural industrial region on the banks of the Ohio River for the […]
Ortonville-After seeking some accountability for the area public access Channel 18, village officials say they will now withhold collections of about $11,000 per year garnered from village Charter subscribers’until an agreement and oversight committee is organized. The message comes after Brandon Township officials voted 7-0 on July 6 to keep current cable coordinator Greg Normand […]
Goodrich.- Start your day off with a cup of fresh ground local coffee in a smoke-free environment. Kearsley Creek Cafe, a hometown restaurant under new management is now open and is quickly becoming the local place to dine in or take out. ‘Homestyle country cooking for breakfast and lunch is perfect for families,? said Larry […]
In less than 10 hours, about 30 area residents, along with supervisors from Playworld Systems, erected a 3,700 square-foot playscape at the Brandon Township Community Park near Hadley and Oakwood roads. The $90,000 project, funded mostly by grants and cell tower fees will be ready to play on in about four weeks after cement anchors, […]
On July 13 the Goodrich Village Council nixed a resolution supporting the City of Flushing’s battle against the Hurley Regional Medical Center millage on the Aug. 4 ballot. ‘It’s up to the voters,? said Village Council President Ed York. ‘They can go to the polls and make that decision this August. ‘The City of Flushing […]
Atlas Twp.- Randy VanHorn, 43, lives on about five acres in the often placid township countryside dotted with pastures, woodlots and a few old barns. Yet the rolling landscape and rural setting has a new element–noise. About two years ago VanHorn, an avid motorcycle rider constructed a dirt track complete with jumps, curves and a […]
Army Sgt. Earl Walker participated in World War II combat; was wounded three times in European battles; earned eight medals including a Purple Heart for his actions before returning home in 1945. Following the war Walker settled down to civilian life raised three children, worked at General Motors in Pontiac and resided in Brandon Township […]