Goodrich- As anticipated, the 2012-13 student count day Oct. 3 showed a decrease. District enrollment declined to 2,120 students in 2012?25 less than the count of 2,145 students in 2011. The loss in students means about $170,000 less in school coffers. Enrollment in the district’s four buildings varied. Reid Elementary (K-2) increased from 380 students […]
Colin Eugene Thompson, 39, of Groveland Township will be arraigned before Oakland County 6th Circuit Court Judge Phyllis McMillen on Oct. 18 for the alleged first-degree premeditated murder of Michele (Missy) Coakley, 40, also of Groveland Township. Paul Walton, chief assistant prosecutor for Oakland County said at the request of Michigan State Police detectives, the […]
The best is yet to come. That’s how Kyler Elsworth, a 6-1, 220 pound 2009 Goodrich High School graduate, views the remainder of the Big 10 season as a key member of the 2012 Michigan State Spartans. ‘As a second year player I’m more confident out there with teammates, especially now at middle linebacker where […]
On Sept. 30 a Brandon resident near Hurd and Granger roads reported a sick adult female deer lying in the front yard. According to reports, the deer would not move when approached and could barely keep her head in an upright position. The deer did not have any obvious external injuries and appeared to be […]
Ortonville-For the second time in less than two years, the Ortonville Skate Park is closed. Following a bevy of issues which included indecent exposure, public urination, profanity and trespassing, coupled with 27 complaints to the sheriffs office since March’Village President Sue Bess requested the park closed on July 27. ‘We must have a solution,? said […]
Groveland Twp.- The township board OK’d up to $20,000 for an appraisal of 197 acres of township property located north of Grange Hall Road, east of I-75 and west of Dixie Highway. A small section of the property is located on the southeast corner of Grange Hall and Worden roads. ‘Right now we have a […]
A mild winter coupled with a favorable spring nesting conditions could lead to an expected increase in pheasant populations in Michigan, at least areas where good amounts of quality habitat exist, says Ben Wickerham, Pheasants Forever’s regional representative in Michigan. At 10 a.m., Oct. 20 the pheasant season opens for most of southern Michigan including […]
Atlas Twp.-Earlier this summer four area youth were caught by sheriff’s deputies on the roof of a local school building. Township officials said the fire department was called to the scene and a ladder was used to assist the youths off the roof. While the act was mischievous and no damages to school property were […]
Atlas Twp.- After more than 20 years in local government’Paul Amman has established a mantra that can often resolve an issue before it escalates out of control. ‘Have you talked to your neighbor?? asks Amman, 74. ‘When a resident would come in to complain, I tried to suggest they talk about the dispute before the […]
Goodrich-An ongoing investigation regarding the boys basketball team has expanded and may soon reach a conclusion. In a written statement at the Monday night school board of trustees meeting, District Superintendent Scott Bogner squelched some rumors and forecasted prompt closure to allegations against long-time high school coach Dave Barns. On Feb. 15, Barns took a […]