Tri County Equipment announced that it has received a grant from GST MI Works! for the 2023 Going PRO Talent Fund. The grant is an opportunity for Tri County Equipment to further invest in its workforce and support their employees in gaining the skills needed for in-demand career paths. Going PRO Talent Fund grants are specifically […]
From left Brooklyn, Lexi, Kody, Addison and Hayden on the playground at Oakwood Elementary. The temperatures this week got up to 72 degrees. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville Village council voted against the approval of the Abigail’s Pride event permit with a 5-1 vote. Council member Tony Randazzo was the only person on council who voted to approve the event. This is the first time the event has […]
I’m a huge supporter of what I like to call ‘me time.’ That means something different for every person. I know a lot of people whose ‘me time’ consists of reading or watching their favorite television show or cooking uninterrupted. Sometimes they peacefully engage in a hobby, or take a bubble bath. My ‘me time’ […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the zoning board of appeals meeting on Monday, the Ortonville ZBA approved an adult use variance for a property at 30 South St. The variance would be for a tattoo shop, which under the current zoning ordinances is classified under adult use, and requires the ZBA to […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — A request for proposal has been sent out for the remodel of the concession stand at Sherman Park. “It’s not super invasive, but it’s to renovate and update the concession stand,” said Village Manager Ryan Madis. Part of the project will be paid for with a DNR Trust […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Groveland Twp.— On Feb. 29, 2024 Dr. Jay Stark celebrated his 14th birthday. “My brain is still that of about a 14 year old,” said Stark, owner of Brandon Chiropractic Center 125 N. Ortonville Road. “I actually turn 56 this year.” Stark is joined by about 205,000 American ‘leaplings’ or […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Originally approved in March of 2023, the Oakwood sidewalk project was intended to be partially funded with the 2023 Small Urban Grant, and would have put a sidewalk from Narrin Park to Cedar Street. “The process to do easements is difficult, which we knew, but it’s more difficult […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville village council voted unanimously on their yearly committee assignments. As village president, Ken Quisneberry is the council representative for the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority. He is also a member of the personnel committee. President Pro Tempore Melanie Nivelt remains as […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville village council voted 6-0 to reappoint Jayson Rumball to the board of directors for the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority. Rumball is the current Brandon Township Supervisor, a member of the Ortonville Lion’s Club, a member of the Ortonville Masons, and […]