Hats Off

Hats Off

The Goodrich graduates tossing their caps during graduation on May 27 at Goodrich High School. Photo David Hodgkin, BH Photographic

Oakland County Sheriff’s Office honors Brandon deputies for Oxford response

By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — On Nov. 30, 2021, upon hearing that there was an active shooter at Oxford High School, and several injuries, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies from all corners of the county rushed to the scene. Among those responding were six officers from the Brandon Township Substation who made […]

Bridge work to begin in July

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Beginning July 6, three road bridges in the village will be under construction for up to six weeks. The bridge on Mill Street will remain open and Ball street will close for a few days, but the bridge at South Street will be closed for longer. There is […]

Eat Up and Meet Up 2022

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer The Meet Up and Eat Up program will be starting soon for the Brandon School District. The summer-long program serves lunch to any child up to 18 years old, or any adult up to age 26 that is mentally or physically disabled. “It’s important because there’s no charge, it’s free […]

Local funeral director elected Michigan Funeral Directors Association president

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Roy Langolf, owner of the Village Funeral Home and Cremation Services, has been elected as President of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association. “I’m honored to take the reins in leading an organization that has done so much good work advocating for funeral directors and the families they serve,” […]

Remembering our heroes

Remembering our heroes

Dawn Bastian, of the Goodrich/Atlas Historical Society places flags on veteran’s graves at the Atlas Township, Horton Cemetery. John Britton, 1755-1746 and William Britton 1749–1844 both served in the Revolutionary War. Photo: David Fleet.

Voters to decide on weed sales

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the village council voted 7-0 to set two dates for public education sessions regarding the marijuana establishments ballot question. The dates will be June 22 and July 11, both at 7 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 486 Mill St., Ortonville. The purpose […]

OCSO honors local officers

By David Fleet Editor On May 18, two area residents were among those recognized by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office in a ceremony at the Board of Commissioners Auditorium, Pontiac. The Sheriff’s Distinguished Unit Citation was awarded to the Fire Investigation Unit of Detective Howard “Chip” Schultz, a 22-year veteran from Goodrich; Detective Thomas Bisio […]

Township board nixes election services

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on May 9, the township board of trustees approved 7-0 to opt out of an agreement with Oakland County for election services for counting absentee ballots permanently. “So in July of 2020, Brandon Township entered into an agreement for election services between Oakland […]

Heads up: Tree crushes moving truck

By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.— At about 5 p.m., May 25, Michigan State Police from the Metro Detroit Post reported that a large oak tree had fallen on a moving truck cab of a Paul’s Tree Care company truck on Groveland Road just west of M-15. Brandon Paul, company owner, said the truck was […]

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