Goodrich-Less than a month after the school district reached closure with fourth grade teacher Nicole McVey following a November incident that occurred in her classroom, another battle may be brewing that could end up in a Genesee County courtroom. At issue is the fallout from a 53-second video recorded on a cell phone by McVey […]
Brandon Twp.- With about a month to go before Independence Day, several residents have started their celebrations early, prompting complaints from many more. ‘We’ve had numerous complaints for fireworks out of season, all different times of the day and night, mostly evening and even as late as midnight, and 1 or 2 a.m.,? said Oakland […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Due to resurfacing of M-15 as well as a higher number of traffic accidents this year, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office will be increasing patrols of the busy road. OCSO Sgt. Greg Glover said there has been 117 traffic accidents so far this year across the township, and 24 within […]
Goodrich- A series of sinkholes reported last year near the century-old village dam has prompted some extensive repairs this spring. Work began June 2 on the village dam and is expected to take about a week to complete, said Pete Morey, village council member and street administrator. The water in the pond was lowered on […]
Ortonville- The Downtown Development Authority and Main Street program have faced challenges, particularly with a poor economy the last several years and operation in a small community, but the council showed support of the organization through both their words and actions at their May 27 meeting. The council adopted by a 6-0 vote a resolution […]
Ortonville- The Old Mill is getting a facelift. Planned repairs and painting of the Old Mill’s exterior began on Tuesday with pressure washing of the historic building. The project is expected to take about two weeks The exterior finish of the museum and historic landmark is currently marred by cracked and peeling paint that will […]
Goodrich-In a special meeting on May 27 the village council voted 4-0 to move forward with a special assessment for paving Goodrich Meadows subdivision. Paving of the development will begin in the spring of 2015. In February 2013 Davison-based C & L Ward Brothers purchased the remaining parcels in Goodrich Meadows located in the village […]
Home after a weekend trip, Shane and Jennie Kelly of Clarkston made a gut wrenching discovery. Their beloved dog, Daisy, was missing. “We didn’t get home until about 1, 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday and she wasn’t here,” Jennie said. “We put on shoes and went looking for her.” The dogsitter had accidentally let the black-and-white […]
On Aug. 5, voters will decide the future of Clarkston Independence District Library. During a visit last week, patrons shared some their thoughts on what the library means to them. ‘The library is a great place for everyone, but especially kids,” said Yajaira Gonzales. “Kids going to the library means they get to enjoy books, […]
A Right-to-Work case, which includes a Clarkston paraeducator, continues against Michigan teacher unions. The Mackinac Center for Public Policy filed a request with the state, June 5, asking the Michigan Employment Relations Commission to make a new rule. The new rule, requiring public-sector unions to notify employees of their ability to opt out three weeks […]