Blackhawk Homecoming
From left, Max Woodruff, Landon Dean, Sophia Caleca, and Arik Sage, Harvey-Swanson students in the Brandon Homecoming parade Sept. 30. Photo: Mo Voyer.
Library to host Meet the Candidates night
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — ‘Tis the season to elect. In less than a month voters will head to the polls to decide leadership in a host of races. It’s time to meet them. From 6-8 p.m., on Oct. 11, the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St., will host a Meet the […]
Despite Covid, remote learning, student test scores tops in county
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— It was an unprecedented time in education. Millions of students nationwide were sent home to learn remotely due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The long-term impact remains a point of debate and discussion as some of those students are now completing their studies. One of the many indicators of student achievement […]
Board votes to oppose public transportation millage
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the regular Monday night meeting, the township board voted 7-0 to pass a resolution in opposition of taxing local government and residents for the proposed public transit millage. “Most of the communities I’ve been talking with have already passed this, so we’re one of the last […]
Township board seeks full-time accountant
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — At the Monday night board meeting, the township board discussed the job listing for an accountant at the Township. The recommendation was from the Woodhill group, who provided consulting services to the township, and the township auditor Ken Palka of Pfeffer, Hanniford and Palka. The purpose is […]
Huizenga wins 400th with Martians
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — The 400 win club for high school soccer coaches added a new member on Wednesday night. Veteran Goodrich Varsity Soccer Coach, Evan Huizenga upped his career record to a 400-185-40 record with a 4-0 shutout of Clio at home. “Thank you players, community, staff, my family, and all […]
Lookin’ good
Lillian W., 8, checking out her new face paint, painted by Carol Diebl from Let’s Face It at Septemberfest on Sept. 24. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Marijuana sales, retail stores soar, prices fall
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.— In July, a group Ortonville Residents for Action circulated a petition to get the measure on the ballot for residents to decide if marijuana establishments should be allowed. The ordinance passed with 221 votes for the ordinance and 216 votes against it. Now, in November township voters will decide on a proposed ordinance that would […]
Board OK’s weapons detection system for Brandon School District
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on Sept. 19, Brandon School District Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a resolution to purchase a weapons detection system for the district as part of their security planning. “Brandon School District will continue on an ongoing basis to examine all aspects […]
Painting complete at Old Mill
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — The painting project on the Old Mill Museum is complete, thanks to the Ortonville DPW and the DPW director Bob Hauxwell. “We had reached out to many contractors about taking on the project, but they seemed to know it was a bigger job than we did,” said village […]