All Ears
From left, Reghan Bechtel, Myah Rainwater and Kylie Rainwater on right Rachel Page-Tear. Weil Dairy Farm, 9197 Gale Road, Atlas Township sweet corn ready to sell. Photo: Patrick McAbee
November ballots set for change of leaders
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer With the August primaries over, the November election season is now underway. There are a number of local seats up for non-partisan election, as well as the state partisan seats for area districts. In Ortonville, there are four seats on the village council up for election, and the seat for […]
Village marijuana sales narrowly OK’d, voter turnout about 30 percent
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer The votes are in. On Aug. 2, voters in Brandon, Atlas and Groveland townships cast their ballots in the primary election. One key proposal on the ballot was for Brandon Township precinct 6, which is the Village of Ortonville, for an ordinance to permit marijuana establishments in the village. The […]
Community remembers Brandon educator, principal Bob Harvey
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Long-time educator and principal of H.T. Burt School Bob Harvey has died. He was 88 years old. Harvey was a resident of Ortonville, and became an educator in the Brandon School District in 1959. His wife, Ruth, was also a teacher in the district. He retired in […]
Beating the heat
Left bottom Brook Edwards, 10, with Micah Ryckaert, 6, on top battle Olivia McDowell and Matthew Ryckaert, 6, at the Holly Recreation Area beach, 8100 Grange Hall Road, Groveland Township, on Tuesday. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Old park, new look
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — From wildflowers to the village Christmas tree to just open space, the Heritage Park near the village center has taken on a variety of looks over the last century. But soon the old park may have a new purpose. During the regular Monday night meeting, the village council […]
Good Times in Goodrich — two nights of fun
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — Good Times returns with a new night of fun. From 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Aug. 5 the Hoedown In-G-Town kicks off with line dancing lessons taught by a local instructor in the Goodrich Commons area. The music Family Tradition, Hour Magazine 2021 band of the year, begins at 7 p.m. with special guest Billy Gunther and the […]
Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville—The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities has accomplished their goal of having a coalition in every community of Oakland County. The last piece of the puzzle was the Brandon Coalition, which will have their first public meeting at 7 p.m., Aug. 9 at The Old Town Hall, 486 Mill […]
Village council eyes EV charger
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville —The village council will be given a presentation on electric vehicle charging stations in the village at their Aug. 22 meeting. During their regular meeting Monday night, the village manager brought a proposal from State Contracting, Inc to give a presentation on the possibility of installing EV chargers in […]
Atlas sidewalk project will cost more
By David Fleet Editor Atlas — On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to accept an increase change order of $65, 292 for the Atlas sidewalk project. Project Manager Doug Schultz of Rowe Engineering attended the special meeting to discuss the changes to the project. The project should be completed the first […]