Atlas Twp. ? When it comes to keeping local restaurants open, there’s power in numbers. Mitch Plant, chef at Atlas Valley Country Club, has joined in the fight to keep independent restaurants afloat. ‘Chains have the advantage,? said Plant. ‘Independent operators just can’t afford to keep up, and if you’re name’s not out there, people […]
Goodrich-Nick McElrath may be outranked and outnumbered by everyone at the table, but he’s at ease with the Atlas Township Board. The Goodrich High School senior is part of the Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) program. Although he doesn’t actually have a vote, Nick gets a board packet, his own seat at the table, and the […]
Brandon and Groveland Township fire departments were among seven locally that responded to the Jan. 20 fire that engulfed the Road Commission of Oakland County Davisburg garage. Ten firefighters from Groveland Township Fire Department were called to the blaze at 5:31 p.m. and remained on the scene until about 10 p.m. Brandon Firefighters arrived at […]
Brandon and Groveland Township fire departments were among seven locally that responded to the Jan. 20 fire that engulfed the Road Commission of Oakland County Davisburg garage. Ten firefighters from Groveland Township Fire Department were called to the blaze at 5:31 p.m. and remained on the scene until about 10 p.m. Brandon Firefighters arrived at […]
Until now, Goodrich residents voted for the village council in March, and cast school board ballots in June. But thanks to a revamped election law locals can start marking 2005 calendars with new election dates. Under Michigan Public Act 298, the election consolidation law signed Jan. 8 by Gov. Jennifer Granholm, elections will be limited […]
Atlas Twp. ? A Henderson Road pole barn filled with tools, snowmobiles, and a lawnmower caught fire last Tuesday.The blaze is estimated to have started around 6:30 a.m. Jan. 20. Atlas Township firefighters, who were called to the scene at approximately 6:45 a.m. fought the blaze for two hours, said Lt. Jeff Slagle of the […]
Atlas Twp. – A new full-time office manager and bookkeeper is part of a checks-and-balance policy recently implemented by the Atlas Township Board. Beth Forys, who has a background in accounting, will fill the position effective immediately, said Atlas Township Supervisor Paul Amman. Auditors Yeo & Yeo of Flint recommended an improved check-signing policy in […]
Atlas Twp. – Development in Atlas Township will see a cost increase this year. The Atlas Township Planning Commission fees, such as fees for a zoning change or a final plat, are going up. The raise is due to a $1,200 increase in annual contract fees announced by Wade-Trim of Flint, who provides planning services […]
Atlas Twp. – Elizabeth Adams was trying to be a responsible motorist last weekend when she tried to mail a card instead of driving to a friend’s evening birthday party . The card’and Elizabeth’ended up trapped underwater. As Adams, 76, carefully winded her way westbound on Hegel Road at about 11 a.m. Jan. 17, the […]
While health maintenance costs are at staggering proportions, prescription coverage controversy has reached peak levels. It’s an issue Gov. Jennifer Granholm found significant enough to approach in this week’s State of the State address, promising the MI-Rx Card, a program that would pool prescription purchasing to cut costs by as much as 20 percent. Legislation […]