VILLAGE OF GOODRICH REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS The Village of Goodrich is seeking sealed bids for the following vehicle: 2005 GMC TopKick C 8500 Dump Truck Mileage: 30,946 miles as of 04/03/25 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): 35,000 lbs Commercial Net License (CNL): B with Air Brakes Engine: C7 Caterpillar […]
Edward “Eddie” Ksiazek, a brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 1, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on June 15, 1964, in Lapeer, Michigan, Eddie was known for his loving nature, his unique sense of humor, and his interesting perspectives on life, which brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. […]
FRY, RONALD JAMES II, age 56, of Grand Blanc, formerly of Ortonville, passed away April 7, 2025. He was born on July 30, 1968 in Pontiac, Michigan, son to Joyce and the late Ronald Fry I. Loving husband of Michelle Talbot; dear father of Arianna Fry, Arya (Bryce) Fry, Sophia Fry, Devin Fry, and Mikaila […]
SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON REGULAR MEETING April 7, 2025 at 7 p.m. Members Present: Blair, Candiloro, DePalma, Marshall, Stangeland, Unruh, Rumball Public Hearing – CDBG Program Year 2023 Approved: Agenda, as amended Consent Agenda, as presented New Business: Closed Session – Township Attorney Legal Opinion Approval to Reconvene Approval of Closed Session Minutes Motion […]
From left, Aaron Ramsey, Paul Livo and Bob Hauxwell. The Ortonville DPW crew replaces paving bricks along South Street in downtown. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — Around 1:30 p.m., on March 31, Brandon Fire Chief David Kwapis saw dark smoke rising over the Village of Ortonville, coming from an area off of M-15 across from the Ortonville Cemetery. He arrived about when Groveland Township firefighters did to respond to the call. “I initially thought […]
This past week, my husband and I were watching a show where people were discussing the worst thing they’ve ever done. This led to he and I having a completely opposite discussion when he turned to me and asked, “What’s the best thing you’ve ever done?” The question threw me for a loop, because looking […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Clarkston— The Peregrine Falcon, the fastest animal on earth, topping speeds of more than 200 mph zooming in on hunting dives has returned. From 6:30-7:55 p.m., on April 30, Danielle Durham will present “Peregrine Falcon Conservation and the Art of Falconry” to the Clarkston Area Backyard Birders club at the Wint […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Residents will start seeing blue pinwheel gardens throughout Brandon Township as Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance starts their campaign for April, which is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. According to the Center for Disease Control, one in 36 children have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. “When […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Oakland County— From 8 a.m.-1 p.m., on April 12, Oakland County will host their first NoHaz collection event of the year. NoHaz is a county-wide program that provides residents with a way to dispose of hazardous waste through several collection events throughout the year. Any Oakland County resident can participate, even […]