A recent change in direction by a nearby township board could spark the growth of landfill locally. By a vote of 6-1, the Orion Township Board on Monday night elected to rescind its April 18 approval of Waste Management, Inc.’s request to begin the process for expanding the Eagle Valley landfill by 53 acres. The […]
Groveland Twp.-Shirley Scramlin says collecting taxes was the easy part of the job’perhaps retiring after more than 25 years will be the most difficult. Scramlin, 69, announced on Monday that she will not seek a seventh term as township treasurer. ‘I’ve absolutely loved my job, this is a great environment and staff to work with’I’ll […]
The annual stocking of brown trout in Kearsley Creek will continue through 2013. That’s the message from Todd Grischke, supervisor of Regulatory Affairs with the Michigan Fisheries Division, regarding supplying about 6,500 trout fry about 7-inches long. ‘Kearsley Creek is a marginal trout stream’that means the water and habitat is right on the edge of […]
With diesel fuel costs topping $4.20 per gallon at the pumps, at least one area trucking company owner says the impact on the economy is yet to come. Barry Bass, president of Bedrock Express, 1290 N. M-15 in Groveland Township, operates about 50 over-the-road diesel trucks hauling a variety of freight across Michigan and North […]
Goodrich-The weather is changing and so is the village council. By a 3-2 vote on Monday night the village council voted Rick Horton as president. The decision ousts President Pro Tem Doug McAbee who had served since Council President Patricia Wartella was voted out of office in May. ‘They blind-sided me,? said McAbee. ‘The election […]
On Monday night Christine Andrysiak of Plante and Moran presented a study of the municipal services provided by the Village of Goodrich. The goal of the review, which was conducted over January and February at a cost of $15,000, was to critically evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, and cost structure of the services. ‘Everyone is looking […]
Atlas Twp.-A combination of conservatism coupled with nearly a decade of proactive planning has pushed township coffers to grow to more than $2.9 million. Mark Perry of CPA for Yeo & Yeo presented the annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011 at Monday’s township meeting. ‘Conservatism really showed […]
On Tuesday afternoon, Grand Blanc resident Rob Wolfbrandt made a stop at the BP Station on M-15 near Hegel Road for gas. ‘Taking advantage of the $3.32 per gallon gasoline,? he said. Wolfbrandt like other area commuters noticed a wide spectrum of fuel prices along M-15, ranging from $3.59 per gallon at Marathon at Grange […]
Atlas Twp.-It should be a smooth ride through the township over the next year thanks to an aggressive road program. An original budget of $130,000 for road repair and upgrades coupled with an additional $500,000 and a good price on limestone sparked township officials to move forward on ten projects to be completed over the […]
Finally, a tower for Hadley. Vic Martin, Lapeer County Central Dispatch Director, said by 2013 the residents of Hadley Hills should have stable 9-1-1 service after a deal with the Village of Metamora was reached to construct a 450-foot tower on donated property. ‘We had to go considerably higher with the tower to get the […]