A night for dads, daughters
On Feb. 23, The Daddy Daughter Dance at Brandon High School cafeteria prompted plenty of good times. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Council OKs village new sewer district
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the regular Monday night meeting, the village council unanimously approved a resolution to create a drainage district. The resolution is part of an effort to investigate the feasibility of hooking onto the Genesee County sewer system. “This project is a completely different approach to sanitary sewers than what […]
Sharin’ O’ the Green
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is holding their Sharin’ O’ the Green fundraiser again this year for the month of March. “All monetary donations that OCEF receives during the month of March will be matched (up to $2,500) by an anonymous donor,” said Robin Loughlin, OCEF vice chair. “This is […]
Abigail’s Pride
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- Abigail Rowe is earning her Girl Scout Gold Award in a big way. Rowe, 15, founder of the non-profit organization Abigail’s Pride, recently spoke to the Lincoln Park Middle School Prism Club about her organization, how to handle bullying, and why she started her organization in the first place. […]
‘We can make the world a safer, healthier place,’ NoHaz poster tops in county
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A Harvey Swanson fourth grade student will have her artwork on posters and flyers Oakland County wide. Layla Hall, a student in Peggy Miller-Zelinko’s class, won third place in the 2022 Oakland County NoHaz poster contest. She received a $25 gift card, as did her classroom. Posters were judged on […]
Ron & Steve’s Christmas for OCEF
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A local Christmas light display decided to give back to the community this year, and raised $5,455 for the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund. “Last year we raised about $1,700, and our goal this year was about $2,000,” said co-owner Ron Davidson. The light display, out on Sashabaw Road, is synced […]
Letters to the Editor March 5, 2022
A cold tale Dear Editor, My name is Aria and I am a 5-year -old German Shepherd and I just wanted to reach out and say thank you to the Brandon Fire Department for saving my life. You see, on Feb. 23, I was going about my typical routine galavanting in my backyard, when suddenly […]
Public Notice: Brandon Township
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Regular Meeting The Charter Township of Brandon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing March 23, 2022 at 7:00 PM. at Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462 to hear the following appeals: Appeal # 22-0001Zoned C-1 Property ID # 03-32-400-055 Mitten Men Solutions – Ben Riggan […]
Public Notice: Ortonville
SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF ORTONVILLE FEBRUARY 28, 2022 REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER at 7:01 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENT: Brice, Hayden, George, Green, Nivelt, Randazzo. ABSENT: Dylus 1) Approved the Agenda 2) Approved the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2022 3) Approved Disbursements for $155,434.22 4) Approved the Consent Agenda 5) Accepted the Village […]
Public Notice: Groveland Township
PUBLIC NOTICE – PUBLIC HEARING GROVELAND TOWNSHIP ATTENTION RESIDENTS March 14, 2022 BUDGEt hearing fy 2022-2023 The Groveland Township Board will hold a public hearing at the regular Township Board of Trustees meeting on the proposed operating budget(s) for the Township General Fund, Building Fund and Fire Department Operating Fund at the Township Hall, 4695 […]