Thanks for the toys Dear Editor A big thank you to the Ortonville Community, who once again proved that they are the most generous community the whole world. They absolutely made sure “To See that No Child Is Left Out At Christmas” Thank you to the local businesses who let us put collection boxes in […]
The regular meeting of the Groveland Township Board of Zoning Appeals will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Groveland Township Hall, 4695 Grange Hall Road, Holly, MI 48442. The purpose of the meeting is to hear the following: BZA 2018-001, Mike Ottman, Bid Sky Dr., Holly, MI. (MAIN CROSSROADS […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On Monday night the township board of trustees opted not to move forward on an ordinance to regulate drones and unmanned aircraft . “The state has passed a preemptive law effective April 4, 2016 that prohibits local ordinances and resolutions regulating the ownership and operation of unmanned aircraft,” said Tere […]
The regular meeting of the Groveland Township Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on the following dates for the 2018 year. Meetings are at 7:00 p.m. at the Groveland Township Hall, 4695 Grange Hall Road, Holly, MI 48442. Planning Commission Board of Zoning Appeals January 23 (as needed) March 27 January 9 […]
GROVELAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES OPEN MEETINGS ACT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the By-Laws of the Groveland Township Board of Trustees provide for the scheduling of the regular Township Board Meetings for the second Monday of each Month; and WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has enacted the Open Meetings Act, which requires the specific designation of the […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Area school officials are grappling with a recent report that significantly inflated the number of district homeless students. Districts statewide, like Brandon contend with youth who lack a fixed, regular, or adequate nighttime residence, live in a shelter, or temporary homes, a motel, a car, a campground, or on […]
By David Fleet Editor Holly-Stanley Kengerski—the name of a WWI veteran spoken grave side by Ortonville VFW Commander Dennis Hoffman on a bitter cold morning at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. “It’s customary for volunteers who place a wreath on a veteran’s grave to say aloud their name,” said Hoffman. “It keeps the memory […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Firefighters and deputies converged in Oxford on Dec. 14, for the annual ‘Shop with a Hero’ at the Meijer, 900 Lapeer Road. Each child was provided a dinner at Meijer, then received a $150 gift card to spend on their own Christmas gifts. The gift cards, provided by Meijer, are […]
Kissel, Darlene of Ortonville passed away on December 18, 2017 at age 70. Darlene is the dear wife of the late William Kissel; loving mother of Amie Norgrove (Daniel) and Paul (Reylozel) Kissel; beloved sister of Lloyd LeForge, Gene LeForge, Tim LeForge and the late Lynn LeForge; and adoring grandmother of one grandchild. Darlene was […]
BUCHOLZ, JACK LEE of Ortonville; died December 16, 2017; he was 96. Born on May 17, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan to the late John and Bessie (nee: Wiser) Bucholz. He is survived by four children, Gary (Fran) Bucholz, Bonnie (the late Doug) Reidsema, Jeffrey (Barbara) Bucholz and Kathleen (the late Paul) Salvador; daughter-in-law, Joy Bucholz; also […]