Atlas Twp.- The size, numbers and general health of fish in the Kearsley Creek will be examined during late July as the Michigan Department of Resources announced a fish survey will be conducted. An electric shocking device will be used to stun fish so DNR biologists can examine the creatures that occupy about 10 miles […]
Brandon Twp.-A combination of high unemployment and multitudes of working poor has at least one local school official concerned for some Brandon area youth. ‘I’ve seen a lot more homeless teens staying behind with friends after their parents moved out of state to find work,? said June Wuopio, Sherman Lifelong Learning Center director of community […]
Groveland Twp.-Elvis McConnaughhay points to a small scar on his left hand just above his thumb. ‘Right there,? said McConnaughhay. ‘That’s where the shrapnel got me,? he chuckles glancing down at the small dime sized mark on his hand. ‘The Lord blessed me and I came home’many didn’t make it.? The scar is just one […]
Brandon Twp.-The rather rough ride for the aging school bus fleet may be just a little smoother following last weeks board meeting. The board Ok’d the purchase of eight 77 passenger and two 47 passenger buses at a cost to the district of $631,580. The 10 new buses should be set for the 2005-06 school […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Wage concessions and layoffs’key components presented by the school board on Monday night to balance a sagging budget gripping the district. The two pronged effort, which will hopefully erode a staggering $2.2 million deficit, was initiated by a 6-1 vote to lay off 16 teachers in the district, cutting more than […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp-It’s what township residents and officials did not hear at 1 p.m., May 1 that concerned the board of trustees on Monday night. After a failure of the Hegel Road emergency siren during the May 1 test period the board of trustees voted 5-0 to pay West Shore Services $650 […]
Brandon Twp.- Police said on Tuesday they will seek a warrant for telephone records of a Groveland Township resident who may have received calls from a missing township girl. The warrant comes after Ashley Wolfe, 15, a high school freshman who has been missing since Oct. 22, allegedly called the Groveland Township home and spoke […]
Groveland Twp.-Once again the Michigan Department of Transportation will conduct a preliminary study of the intersection of Oakwood Road and M-15 for a potential of a traffic light. Ahmad J. Azmoudeh, operations engineer from the Oakland Transportation Service Center, a division of the Michigan Department of Transportation said on Monday that during the first week […]
Brandon Twp.? A three-inch round marinated portabella mushroom crackels on a hot griddle. A lightly charred grilled red pepper is chopped. Flames erupted from a chicken breast sizzling in herb butter. The smells and sounds of lunch time at Bullfrogs orchestrated by Chef Eric W. Alderton. ‘Life’s really too short,? smiles Alderton, who has led […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-Tipping the scale at just over 20 pounds,’Mia,? an overweight 3-year-old miniature Doberman pinscher, is not all that fierce. However, what Mia lacks in stature? she makes up in luck. Just after daylight on May 20 Mia, along with ‘Sophie,? a 60-pound chocolate lab, were turned out into the backyard of […]