By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The new school year is still two months away, but the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is getting ready for their annual back-to-school distribution. “Even though summer has just begun, we are gearing up for our Back to School Collection for OCEF,” said Robin Loughlin, Back to School team. […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Davison— If the I-75 construction wasn’t enough, the summer of orange barrels just grew a little hotter. On July 8, the east bound ramp from I-69 to M-15 in Genesee County will be closed for improvements. The project should be completed in August. The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing approximately […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — The Ortonville Rite Aid remains open for now. Despite depleted stock, the local store has not posted any date of a possible closing as of July 3 as Rite Aid last month announced it was closing 12 more stores in Michigan in addition to the 19 stores last […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Sunrise, Fla. — For defenseman Ben Gleason it was a new team, new country and a wild ride to the Stanley Cup Finals. Gleason, a Brandon Township native was signed by the Edmonton Oilers, last summer following five years with the Texas Stars. Despite a strong 2023 preseason camp, Gleason, 25, […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — Sue Bess was happiest knitting, helping those in need and serving the Village of Ortonville the community she loved. Bess died June 24. She was 74. “Growing up mom was in the village government,” said Sarah (Gjelhaug) Bess, daughter. “She started in the 1980s and served on the Planning Commission, Downtown Development […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — At 6 p.m., July 8, the Village of Goodrich, 7338 S. State Road will host the meeting to discuss heavy truck traffic in the village limits. According to the proposed ordinance, safety of the citizens, truck noise and vibration along with deterioration of those streets not designated for truck […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — In honor of the 248 anniversary of the United States of America, the Friends of AMOS are hosting their annual Food Trucks and Fireworks on July 3. Starting at 5 p.m., there will be over 23 food trucks at Brandon High School, 1025 Ortonville Road, Ortonville, as well […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — At 4:20 a.m., June 21 the Detroit Regional Communication Center (DRCC) was notified by Oakland County dispatch and Michigan State Police responded to a female texting 911. The victim texted that she was being assaulted by the male driver and he had a gun. She added that they […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp.— In May, the township board of trustees OK’d by a vote of 5-0 a special use permit for the Renaissance Festival. The 45th annual event will kick off on Aug. 17 and conclude Sept. 29. Over the years the late summer event has attracted thousands to Hollygrove, 12600 Dixie Highway […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On Monday night, Randy Wise Ford Ortonville, 968 Ortonville Road hosted the newly formed Ortonville Area Chamber of Commerce, a Division of North Oakland Regional Chambers Association. Richard Kinnamon, North Oakland Regional Chambers Association executive director, coordinated the first meeting attended by representatives from: Brandon Township Public Library, Edward Jones, Fenton Winery & Brewery, […]