2021-01-21

Davison Farmers Market open year round

DAVISON TWP. — The Davison Farmers Market continues to be open for all your grocery needs and one-of-a kind gifts, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular vendors remain open for the finest in choice-cut meats, the freshest in eggs, produce, fruit and delectable treats from baked goods to homemade candies. The market carries it all, […]

Strnad reflects on goals as newest Flushing School Board member



FLUSHING — The Flushing Board of Education has another proud Raider alum to add to its ranks with the election of new school board member Kimberly Strnad. Strnad, who successfully ran for the Flushing School Board in November, was sworn into office in late December and attended her first school board meeting as a trustee on Jan. 12. She will […]

Flushing School Board selects officers for 2021

FLUSHING — The Flushing Board of Education underwent a reorganization on Jan. 13 following the results of the Nov. 3 election: Salvatore Ausiello was reappointed as board president, Steve Sheldon was elected vice president, Janice Winkiel was elected board secretary and Eddie Dolgan was elected treasurer.

Flushing receives positive financial report for 2020



FLUSHING — After facing years of rising liability costs and a stagnant tax base, the City of Flushing’s financial situation appears to be improving. At the Jan. 11 meeting, Flushing City Council received a favorable audit report from Gabridge & Company on the city’s 2019/2020 fiscal year. Joe Verlin, a principal with Gabridge & Company, told the council that the […]

Township approves policy to budget for 10 full-time police officers



FLUSHING TWP. — The Board of Trustees has approved a new policy to keep the Flushing Township Police Department adequately staffed with officers. At the Jan. 14 meeting, the board voted 5-2 in favor of a resolution that will ensure budgeting for 10 full-time police officers in the township. Supervisor Fred Thorsby, Clerk Wendy Meinburg, Treasurer Terry Peck, Trustee Sharilynn […]

Atherton Board of Education names officers, committee positions



BURTON — The Atherton Board of Education voted for officers and committee positions for board members for the upcoming year at its Jan. 18 meeting. The board voted unanimously for Craig Lanter as president, Bette Bigsby as vice president, Sandra Talbot as secretary and Scott Hynes as treasurer. There were no other nominees for each position. The board also unanimously […]

Bentley schools set to resume in-person learning Jan. 25

BURTON — The Bentley Board of Education voted Jan. 11, to have students return to face-to-face learning on Jan. 25, the first day of the second semester. According to the district’s website, elementary students will be returning to school for half days Monday through Thursday either during the morning (8:30-11:30 a.m.) or afternoon (12:30– 3:30 p.m.). Class lists are being […]

Council vice president calls for city Facebook page

Drop in city water pressure incites call for social media notifications


BURTON — While officials have been looking into the prospect of creating a social media presence for the city, the council vice president says a barrage of resident concerns over a recent water pressure issue could have been alleviated with an announcement on Facebook. Vice President Greg Fenner told the council Jan. 7 the city needs to move forward with […]

‘Project Heat’s On’ delivered warmth across Burton

BURTON — On Oct. 17, more than 80 volunteers organized by Goyette Mechanical helped orchestrate Burton Project Heat’s On in 2020. This is the 12th year for what has become a very meaningful community outreach event. Project Heat’s On selects multiple Burton area homes each year and provides much needed furnace cleaning, repair and even replacement free of charge for […]

Rolling up my sleeve to do my part

The VIEW from here

When I look back on this past year, with all the social distancing, masking up and daily fears of catching COVID-19, it was a no-brainer for me when the opportunity came up to get my vaccination. As a liver transplant recipient who takes immune-suppressing medications, my risk is even greater that I’d catch the virus and would suffer ill-effects from […]