Crime Watch May 29, 2021

Found child At 7:02 p.m., May 17, Brandon deputies responded to a report of a found child. The complainant found a small child who could not speak due to her age. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the complainant, who said that shortly after calling 911, the child’s mother picked her up and went home. She […]

Public Notice: Atlas Township

PUBLIC NOTICE ATLAS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE, to the citizens of ATLAS TOWNSHIP, Genesee County, Goodrich, Michigan. The ATLAS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2021 AT 7:00 P.M. LOCATED AT THE ATLAS TOWNSHIP HALL, 7386 S. GALE ROAD, GRAND BLANC, MI 48439, AND/OR VIA ZOOM BY TELECOMMUNICATION/VIDEO […]

Public Notice: Ortonville

SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF ORTONVILLE REGULAR MEETING MAY 24, 2021 Item 1: CALL TO ORDER at 7:01pm Item 2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Item 3: ROLL CALL: Brice, Hayden, Dylus,     George, Green, Nivelt, Randazzo Item 4: APPROVAL OF AGENDA Item 5: APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES Minutes of May 10, 2021 Item 6: DISBURSEMENTS Approved $28,301.72 […]

Public Notice: Ortonville

ORDINANCE NO. 77 VILLAGE OF ORTONVILLE, MICHIGAN AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, VILLAGE OFFICIALS, SECTION 31.18 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ORTONVILLE, TO DELETE C, THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO RESIDE IN THE VILLAGE. THE VILLAGE OF ORTONVILLE ORDAINS: SECTION 31.18 – APPOINTMENT (A) The President may, with the concurrence […]

George ‘Rick’ Hirth

HIRTH, George “Rick” loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away suddenly at his home in Clarkston, May 18, 2021, at the age of 70. Rick grew up surrounded by a loving family in Mullet Lake Village and later, Goodrich, Michigan, graduating in 1968. Despite a full time work schedule, he received his B.S. […]

Last ride for Martians

Last ride for Martians

Paige Toms, 18, a 2021 Goodrich High School Senior makes the celebrated final ride to classes with her dogs Brady and Griffin in a 1972 MG last week. Photo by Patrick McAbee.

July 4 Fireworks fizzled again

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Fourth of July fireworks and food trucks event in Ortonville has been canceled. The decision has been made among meetings with the DDA, Friends of AMOS, the Brandon Township Fire Department, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and the Brandon School District to discuss current state and county COVID-19 restrictions. “While […]

County to open pop-up COVID vaccination clinic at school

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon School District, in partnership with Oakland County Health Division, is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on June 3, 3-7 p.m., at Brandon Middle School, 609 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville. “This is for the families and community members in our district and surrounding areas,” said Dr. Karl Heidrich, district superintendent. […]

New location for Paramount Graphix

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Paramount Graphix has moved and changed their name. The business is now located at 384 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville. “We have a big garage to do vehicle installs,” said owner Tonia Seling. “We have a lot more square footage, not as big of a show room, but it’s still nice.” […]

Park and Rec grant awarded

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp- The Parks and Rec department has received the federal funds agreement from the Land and Water Conservation Grant for the construction of ADA accessible bathrooms and concession stand at the township park, 1414 Hadley Road. “We’ve been waiting for this agreement to come, but with COVID and all […]