Public Notice: Atlas Township

SYNOPSIS ATLAS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2021 at 5:30pm 7386 S. GALE, GRAND BLANC, MI 48439 (810) 636-2548 VIRTUAL MEETING HELD VIA ZOOM Members Present: S. Kautman-Jones, K. Vick, A. Moore, P. Major Members Absent: B. June Members Excused: None Staff Present: S. Bullen, L. Christner, D. Lattie The Board […]

Dennis Atherton

ATHERTON, Dennis R.; of Ortonville; passed away Aug 29, 2021; age 79; husband of Sandra; father of Dennis “Russ” Atherton Jr, John Atherton, Tonyea VanPatten & the late Danelle (Brett) Orr; grandpa of Justin Noble, Chelsea (Jim) Atherton, Brittany Atherton, Alexis (Tyler) Mitosinka, Breeana Atherton, Zach VanPatten & Emily Orr; great grandpa of Jayden, Josie […]

Robert “Bob” Thompson

THOMPSON, ROBERT JOSEPH “BOB” of Ortonville, Michigan; died August 25, 2021. He was 78. Bob was born April 28, 1943 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Charles and Bernadette (nee: Gatton) Thompson.  He married Joyce Pyke on January 30, 1965 in Auburn Hills, Michigan.  He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Joyce Thompson; three […]

Janice Inman

INMAN, JANICE ELIZABETH of Ortonville, Michigan; Died August 25, 2021. She was 71. Janice was born March 25, 1950 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Wilford James and Evelyn Elizabeth (nee: Streeter) Malane. She married Russell Lawrence Inman, II on June 22, 1984 in Clarkston, Michigan.  He passed on September 30, 2011.  She is survived by […]

Cool down

Cool down

Leo Simpson, 5, and Kateri, Coleman, 5, of Brandon Township take a dip and cool down on Wednesday during a few 90 degree days. Photo by Patrick McAbee. 

Oakland County schools mask up

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Starting Aug. 24, the Oakland County Health Department has mandated that masks must be worn for all students and staff, grades PK-12, which includes the Brandon School District. “This order is effective for our school district beginning today,” said Brandon superintendent Dr. Karl Heidrich in a letter to families on […]

Township roundabout construction set to begin

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Construction for the roundabout at Oakhill and Sashabaw roads will begin on Aug. 31, and the intersection will close on Sept. 1. The project will replace the current four-way-stop intersection with a compact roundabout, and is funded partially by a federal safety grant. “It was not a highly […]

Local provides CAN-Do Recycling

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A life-long resident of Groveland Township is creating an independent life for himself. Jake, a 2019 Brandon High School graduate, has started his business Jake CAN-Do Recycling to service the local community. He is also in the Adult Transition Program at Brandon Schools. “Like any 22-year-old, I’m trying to create […]

Letters to the Editor August 28, 2021

Thank you Dear Editor, On behalf of the Brandon Township Parks and Recreation department and staff, I would like to express appreciation and “Thank You” to the following sponsors for making the 3rd movie night of 2021 such a success: Ace Hardware 440 N. Ortonville Road; Bueches Food World 400 N. Ortonville Road; Genisys Credit […]

Mary Kim Omilda Hotchkiss

HOTCHKISS, MARY KIM OMILDA of Ortonville, Michigan, died August 18, 2021.  She was 55. Mary was born April 6, 1966 in Ozamiz, Philippines to the late Bernardo and Catalina (Nee: Cabacug) Omilda. She married Loren Hotchkiss on December 30, 2004 in Independence Twp., Michigan.  She is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, Loren Hotchkiss; one […]