Sharin’ O’ the Green continues:OCEF ramps up pantry collection

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Community Relief Fund is gearing up for two big fundraisers, Sharin’ O’ the Green and the Easter Holiday food drive. “Once again, in order to protect our pantry families and our hard- working pantry staff, OCEF will be doing an Easter Distribution, but we will be handling it […]

Board grapples with accessory buildings ordinance

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- During the regular Monday night meeting, the township board of trustees voted unanimously to postpone the second reading of an ordinance modification to the accessory buildings ordinance. The ordinance, 46-242 (1) (c)-46-242 (d) (2), 46-242 (3) and 46-282 (b) (6), is in regards to accessory buildings under the […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

Synopsis Charter Township of Brandon Regular Meeting March 1, 2021 Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm.  The meeting was held virtually, via Zoom. Present:  Blair, Broughton, DePalma, Marshall, Thurman, Unruh, and Rumball Absent:  None Also in attendance: Jamie Burton (HRC), Bill Dinnan, Fire Chief Kwapis, Citizen reporter Shelby Stewart and six others. Pledge of […]

Crime Watch March 6, 2021

Fraud At 4 p.m., Feb. 18, Brandon deputies responded to a report of fraud and identity theft. The caller stated that a week prior, he received a call from a branch of his banking institution in Ohio, and they informed him that someone with a Michigan driver’s license tried to withdraw $3,800 from his account. […]

Public Notice: Ortonville

SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF ORTONVILLE REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 2021 Held virtually via Zoom. Meeting ID: 248 627 4976 Meeting Passcode: 484622 Item 1: CALL TO ORDER at 7:01 pm. Item 2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Item 3: ROLL CALL: Brice, George, Green, Hayden,              Nivelt, Randazzo. Absent: Dylus with notice. Item […]

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 24, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. Appeal # 21-0002 Zoned RE Property ID # 03-32-126-003 # 03-32-176-008 Erik Abraham/Mike Riddle Location: 3100 Weidemann & 3090 Weidemann Request: Applicant requests a variance from Section 46-215 Schedule […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

Brandon Township 395 Mill Street, P.O. Box 929 Ortonville, MI  48462 Phone:  248-627-4918   Fax: 248-627-6938 PUBLIC NOTICE BRANDON TOWNSHIP 2021 BOARD OF REVIEW The MDHHS Order expiring 3/29/21 has imposed restrictions due to COVID regarding 2021 March Board of Review.   Brandon Township will hold March Board of Review virtually at 395 Mill Street […]

Public Notice: Atlas Township

PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL LAWN CARE CONTRACTORS Atlas Township is currently accepting bids for lawn care service for 2021. This includes mowing and trimming from April through October with weeding as necessary for the Township Hall and Horton Cemetery on Gale Rd. All bids will be addressed to and reviewed by the Atlas Township Building […]

Robert Hellebuyck Jr.

HELLEBUYCK, Robert Jr.– of Ortonville, Michigan, age 58, passed away on February 23, 2021. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice in Bob’s name. Robert was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 23, 1962, son of Robert Sr. […]

Thoughts of spring

Thoughts of spring

A frosty beaked robin contemplates a late February snow in Brandon Township. Contrary to common belief robins are not the first bird of spring. Many winter right here in Oakland County. Photo by Jonathon Schechter, Brandon resident and Oakland County nature writer.