For a long time I’ve been quietly pleased with myself in how I supported my children’s education. Our school’s parents raised a good amount of money, put together great events, and brought many smiles to kids? faces. Removed from my everyday concerns were our Board of Education and the people who ran for it during […]
Students at the Oakland Technical Campus in Clarkston got a firsthand look at how some of the most intelligent transportation systems in the world operate, during a 21st World Congress on Intelligent Transport System, held at Cobo Hall in Detroit. During the conference, more than 10,000 visitors from around the world including transportation policymakers, researchers, […]
With an flu season almost upon us and a variety of viruses sweeping the globe, keeping yourself and your family healthy can be challenging. In the beginning of September, the D-68 respiratory virus swept through several states. Oakland County Health Division Manager Kathy Forsley said there are confirmed cases in the county. Several hospitals in […]
It’s been 72 years since Isabel Rossman received her Goodrich High School diploma. At 99-years-old, Isabel was the ‘Senior Martian? and perhaps the last known member of the Goodrich Class of 1932, sharing memories of teachers, school and friends during the Martian Reunion on Sunday. ‘Mom still has fond memories of Goodrich growing up here […]
Brandon Twp.- After nearly two and a half hours of deliberation behind closed doors, the township board came out of a closed session at a special meeting Monday night and made the unanimous decision to terminate Christine Fisher as a township employee. Fisher, an administrative assistant at the Brandon Fire Department, and township employee for […]
Ortonville- For the past eight years, Sharon Voyer has invited students to participate in the annual Ortonville CROP Walk with her, in an effort to build a sense of community within them, as well as raise money for a good cause. ‘I want to get them thinking about being good citizens,? said the fourth grade […]
Goodrich- Matt Flotemersch has worn many jerseys in more than 12 years of soccer. During the fall the 16 year-old GHS junior proudly sports the number ?5? Martian jersey’a symbol of pride for the accomplished varsity player. But on Sept. 19, Flotemersch, along with his teammates, shed the traditional Martian blue and gold for pink, […]
On Saturday Goodrich and Brandon students, along with others statewide, had an opportunity to participate in the 15th Annual Kettering Kickoff Robotics Competition and the grand opening of the FIRST Community Center at Kettering University in Flint. ‘The center is a unique place for high school students to get involved firsthand in Science Technology Engineering […]
Brandon Twp.- When the Brandon Academy of Arts and Sciences opened a year ago in the district’s former H.T. Burt Elementary, 30 students were enrolled. The academy finished the school year with 65 students and when the doors opened for the start of the school year earlier this month, 90 students entered, tripling their numbers […]
Synopsis Regular Meeting Atlas Township Monday, Aug. 18, 2014 At 7:00 P.m. Members Present: S. Kautman-jones, T. Onica, A. Moore, B. June, P. Major Members Absent: None The Board Took The Following Actions: 1) Regular Meeting July 21, 2014 Minutes Approved By Unanimous Vote. 2) Received The Treasurer’s Report As Presented. 3) HHonored The Warrants […]