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Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient Ron Allen salutes the flag on Memorial Day at the Ortonville Cemetery. Photo by Patrick McAbee
School board outlines proposed bond projects
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer During the special meeting Monday night, the Brandon Board of Education discussed finalization of projects for the upcoming bond application. “We have been revisiting and fine-tuning our bond scope in preparation to approve our preliminary application with the Michigan Department of Treasury this June,” said interim superintendent Dr. Karl Heidrich. […]
Two year old dies after falling off ORV tractor
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-At 7:37 p.m., May 29, Brandon deputies responded to a sudden death accident in the 600 block of Nelson William Drive. Upon arrival, deputies saw the two-year-old victim laying on the ground. Deputies were able to speak with the responsible, who said he was giving the victim a ride […]
Crime Watch June 5, 2021
Animal at large At 4:27 p.m., May 25, Brandon deputies responded to a report of an animal at large in the 4000 block of Wildwood Loop. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a man who said he was looking after the dog that had attacked another dog. He said the dog got out of the house […]
Letters to the Editor June 5, 2021
Recycling rules Dear Editor, I wrote several weeks ago about a couple things that would make our community better. But apparently, some people just don’t mind not following some simple rules with regards to paper recycling. Please see the attached pictures. These recycle containers are in the Harvey Swanson school parking lot. I don’t want […]
Spring blooms
Allium bloom in Goodrich as warmer weather arrives in late May. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Restrictions eased: Fourth of July Fireworks will return
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The fireworks are back on. “With the Governor’s announcement last Thursday morning, the Friends of AMOS, DDA, School District, Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office met once again to discuss the potential of hosting the fireworks,” said Courtney McClerren, Ortonville DDA president. “At this time, all signs say yes.” Previously, the […]
BGYA donation
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Real Estate One of Ortonville is excited to give back to the community. “We all decided as a group that we wanted to make a difference in the community,” said Angie Batten of REO Ortonville. “All of the agents here either grew up here or live here now or have […]
The Power of Persuasion; ‘Kids’ Voices Matter’
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Oaktree Elementary students in the Brandon School District recently had the opportunity to participate in a persuasive writing competition, “The Power of Persuasion: Kids’ Voices Matter.” “The only way to develop strong writing skills is to get a lot of practice,” said Coy Stewart, Oakwood principal.” The top papers from […]
Village Local Road Improvement Fund program OK’d
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- At the regular Monday night meeting, the village council voted 7-0 to support the Local Road Improvement Fund program for 2021, a matching program through Oakland County. The matching amount from the county would be $5,119, and the minimum amount for road projects to be spent would have to […]