Red, white & beautiful
The Ortonville Fireworks on July 3. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Alexis Wheat: ‘I chose the district before they chose me’
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — The Brandon School District has a new executive assistant to the superintendent and the board of education. “I think I chose the district before they chose me,” said Alexis Wheat. “Just the warmth from the interview panel, the excitement from Carly Stone. I wasn’t sure at first, but I […]
Pet-friendly is people-friendly
When this column comes out, the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority and resident girl scout Madi Waatti will be unveiling the new pet-friendly initiative during the Farmers Market. I have to say, I’m a fan of this initiative. I love dogs, and having a dog friendly downtown is great for pet owners. I see several dogs […]
Audit: Brandon Township in good financial condition
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp—During the regular meeting on July 1, the Brandon Township board of trustees voted 7-0 to approve the audit report for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2023. “Overall the township is still in good financial condition,” said auditor Ken Palka of Pfeffer, Hanniford & Palka. “Your numbers are in […]
Public Notice: Groveland Township
SYNOPSIS Groveland Twp. Board 7/8/2024 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Accts Payable Financial Reports Investment Reports Budget Amendments Board Minutes Twp /Fire Meeting 6/10/24 NEW BUSINESS Tabled FY25 MCCC Contract Approved Wade Trim Associates Approved Zoning Ordinance & Map Approved Exterior Cleaning Service Approved Guardian Alarm Discussed Smart Security on doors […]
Public Notice: Public Notice
GROVELAND TOWNHIP Notice of Public Accuracy Test of Voting Equipment To the qualified electors of Groveland Township, Oakland County, State of Michigan: Notice is hereby given that a Public Accuracy Test of the Hart Voting Equipment to be used for the August 6, 2024 Primary Election is scheduled for July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm at […]
Public Notice: Brandon Township
PUBLIC NOTICE Because the People Want to Know BRANDON TOWNSHIP Notice of Public Accuracy Test for the Primary Election August 6, 2024 To the qualified electors of Brandon Township: Notice IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the Primary Election on August 6th, 2024, has been scheduled for July 19, 2024 at 10 […]
Independence
Joann Zimmer of Ortonville getting her flag ready for Independence Day, which was Thursday, July 4. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Letters to the Editor July 6, 2024
Amman for Busch, Major, Varacalli I support current interim Atlas Township Supervisor Jim Busch, he’s fair minded; approachable; hard-working; dedicated and intelligent. I support incumbent Trustee Patrick Major who brings leadership, logic and common sense to decision-making; assures continuity/stability as new people fill open government positions. I support trustee candidate Mike Varacalli, a business owner […]
Vendor fee waived for downtown businesses
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on Monday night, the Brandon Township board of trustees voted unanimously to waive the $50 Septemberfest vendor fee for downtown Ortonville businesses. “This came up in the Septemberfest planning meeting,” said Supervisor Jayson Rumball. “The group wanted to give business owners their spot in […]