Groveland Twp.-The township board of trustees is expected to sign a resolution at the 7 p.m., Oct. 13 meeting, joining six other Oakland County communities forming a task force researching and evaluating new technology to contend with solid waste. ‘There are better ways to deal with waste than landfills,? said Bob DePalma, township supervisor. ‘I’m […]
Just in time for the fall hunting season, the Ortonville Shooting Range located in the Ortonville Recreational Area has been renovated with some new additions. The site was temporarily closed last spring by the Department of Natural Resources for some renovations, which include new concrete sidewalks and additional shooting stations. The changes also include a […]
Atlas Twp.-At about 11:30 a.m., Sunday, township firefighters responded to a house fire near Kipp at Washburn roads. When firefighters arrived, smoke was coming from the basement windows of the older home. ‘The fire moved up the walls to the roof,? said Capt. Jeff Slagle, township firefighter. ‘Typical of the older homes with balloon construction. […]
Goodrich- More than fish may soon be growing in the village mill pond. While the village council approved the continuation and renewal of a Michigan Department of Natural Resources permit to spray the mill pond with chemicals for excessive weed growth’they do not intend to order the application. ‘Next year there will be no spraying,? […]
Eight newly constructed tennis courts are now open just south of Brandon High School. The asphalt 450-by-132 court area, designed with a textured surface to add grip for players during competition, will increase the number of district courts to 16, enough to host regional and district high school competition. Arden Becker, assistant project manager for […]
The Road Commission for Oakland County will close a section of County Line Road/Ray Road (the county line between Oakland and Genesee counties) between M-15 and State Park Road for one to two days, between Oct. 26 and Nov. 1. RCOC will be extending ditches along this section, and adding storm sewers in places, to […]
Goodrich- Two village youth are still recovering from burns they received following a fire at the Goodrich Apartments on Sept. 27. Nathan Lintz, 4, and his brother Bodie Lintz, 2, were rushed to Hurley Medical Center’s Burn Unit in Flint following a blaze that destroyed their home at about 4 a.m. Bodie, who received burns […]
When you first meet Mike Ratliff, Financial Investor for Edwards Jones, don’t expect quick advice regarding your money. ‘The first time we get together, we get to know each other,? said Ratliff, who opened his office at 630 South Ortonville Road in September 2008. ‘I work with you so you understand what you currently own […]
Atlas Twp.-A local company recently landed part of a $6.8-million defense contract to build assembly equipment for U.S. Army smoke grenade production. Township-based Burton Industries Inc., 6202 S. State Road, will build the conveyer system, essentially an assembly line, for the Pine Bluff Arsenal in southeast Arkansas for the U.S. Department of Defense. The award […]
Mt. Kilmanjaro conqured. On Oct. 13, after more than a year of planning, thousands of air miles and a training program comparable to that of a marathon runner?58-year-old township resident Jonathan Schechter arrived on the summit of the19,340 foot Mt. Kilimanjaro. Known as the, ‘Roof of Africa,? and located in the United Republic of Tanzania’Schechter, […]