SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON SPECIAL MEETING June 20, 2016 Call to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Allen, Darnall, DeWitt, DePalma & Thurman. Absent with notice: Waters, Rumball Approved the Agenda as presented Discussion on Recreation Issues Discussion on RTA Workshop on Township and Fire Department employee policies, procedures and benefits Approved the CDBG contract […]
Arnold LaVern “Arnie” Willamson of Ortonville died June 19, 2016. He was 77. Born Feb. 6, 1939 in Croswell, Michigan to the late Vern and Helen (nee: Roskey) Williamson. He is survived by four children, Stacey Williamson, Scott (Cynthia) Williamson, Jeffrey Williamson and Danielle Williamson; and three grandchildren, Cheyenne Marcum, Abbie and Aaron Williamson. He […]
A peregrine falcon named “Zorro” contemplates his next meal during CreekFest on June 11. The falcon is from the Wildlife Recovery Association. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Elaine Joan Balini of Troy; died June 16, 2016. She was 91. Born March 8, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Duson and Jeanette (nee: Dolata) Vuknirovich. She is survived by one son, John (Cheryl) Gault; three grandchildren, Jason (Sheila) Gault, Carrie (Darren) Montreuil and Justine (Richard) Owens; seven great grandchildren, Grace, David, Nicklas, […]
Photographer recalls ‘Mr. Hockey’ and sons at Olympia
By David Fleet Editor A cold February night in 1971, Olympia Stadium, Detroit. The Detroit Red Wings were set to play the Junior A Wings in a March of Dimes charity event. According to the Associated Press, it was the first time Gordie Howe and sons, Mark and Marty, would play on the same forward […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-A long time issue with the township cable system has received an upgrade. Channel 10 for Comcast subscribers, which provides up-to-date township information ranging from township news to road conditions to Holly and Springfield Library events, will run new state-of-the art digital broadcast equipment. Funds for the project, said […]
Edward F. Czarniak of Goodrich died June 15, 2016. He was 85. Born July 11, 1930 in Southfield Twp., Michigan to the Edward J. and Maryann (nee: Wazny) Czarniak. He is survived by eight children, Edward T. (Laura), Tony (Theresa), Tim, Donna and Phillip (Dianne) Czarniak, Jo Ellen (Mark) Grant, Margaret (Al) Majewski, Julie (Steven) […]
Gleeden Robert Pletcher of Landrum, South Carolina, formerly of Ortonville, died June 15, 2016. He was 87. Born March 14, 1929 in Flint, Michigan to the late Bernis and Golda (nee: Criswell) Pletcher. He married the former Shirley May Ruple on Sept. 11, 1948 in Ortonville. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 […]
SYNOPSIS Ortonville Village 2016-2017 Budget Workshop June 8, 2016 – 7:00 P.M Village Office 476 Mill Street Trustees Present: Dylus, Brice, McClerren, Skornicka, Wills Absent: Eschmann and Baker with notice Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m. 1. Approved the agenda as amended. 2. Manager Lee presented the budget proposal he developed in conjunction with […]
SYNOPSIS Ortonville Village Council 2016-2017 Budget Workshop Continuation June 13, 2016 – 7:00 P.M Brandon Township Offices 395 Mill Street Trustees Present: Eschmann, Brice, McClerren, Skornicka, Baker, Wills Absent: Dylus without notice Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. 1. Approved the agenda as presented. 2. Manager Lee presented the revised budget proposal with clarifications […]