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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]