Alice “Betty” Cameron

CAMERON, Alice E. “Betty”; of Clarkston formerly of Pontiac; passed away at home on April 14, 2021; age 99; preceded in death by her husband Thomas, son Jim and sister Barbara McKay; mother of Pat (Linda) Cameron, Judy (John) Reiland, Marilyn (David) Holmes, Karen (Ron) Lepper and Kathy Losee ; also survived by 11 grandchildren […]

Tulip time

Tulip time

Sunshine and tulips bloom a sure sign warmer weather and spring is here to stay. Photo by Patrick McAbee.

Pinwheels for prevention

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Pinwheel gardens have retruned to Brandon Township and Downtown Ortonville this spring. April is Child Abuse Prevention month, and the pinwheels are part of the awareness program through CARE House of Oakland County, which trains over 7,000 people in prevention every year. “We’ve been hearing since the beginning of the […]

Downtown Ortonville:Ladies Night Out

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer After a year of lockdowns and pandemic-related stress, two local business owners thought it was time to have something to look forward to. “My original thought was just that it’s been a long year for the citizens, for the businesses, and for the world,” said Kim Hill, owner of Hill […]

Crime Watch April 17, 2021

Domestic assault At 10:48 p.m., April 6, Brandon deputies responded to a report of a domestic assault. The complainant stated that she and her husband had gotten into an argument over money. She said he grabbed her around the neck with both hands and threatened her. Deputies observed bruising on her arm. The husband would […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

ORDINANCE #218 GROVELAND TOWNSHIP FOOD TRUCK CHAPTER 51 Groveland Township Food Truck Ordinance  Mobile Food Vending At a regular meeting of the Groveland Township Board, held on Monday, April 12, 2021, the following ordinance was approved by a vote of 5 to 0 to regulate the business of food trucks operating within the Township of […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON PUBLIC HEARING May 3rd – 7:00 P.M. will hold a Public Hearing within its Regular scheduled meeting at the Brandon Township Offices For the purpose of receiving public comment on: approval of Special Assessment roll for Seymour Lake Weed Control S.A.D. #2 This meeting is open to all members of the […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

ORDINANCE #165 AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 18-4 BUILDING DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE At a regular meeting of the Groveland Township Board, held on Monday, April 12, 2021, the following ordinance was approved by a vote of 5 to 0.  Building department; building plan(s) review, residential; commercial; industrial; pre-building construction meeting; signs. The township shall issue all building, […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

Synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 04/12/2021 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Accts Payable       Financial Reports     Investment Reports     Board Minutes Twp / Fire 3/8/2021       Special Board Mtg Minutes 3/31/2021 NEW BUSINESS Master Plan Presentation Approved Mobile Food Vending Ordinance & Applicant Fee Schedule […]

Jerry Ballard

Ballard, Jerry Allen, 79 of Wesley Chapel, Florida. Passed away on April 7, 2021. He was born on November 18, 1941 in Flint, Michigan to the late Robert Kyle and Ollie (nee: Kitchen) Ballard. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of over 55 years, Sandy; two daughters, Jill (Ron) Walls and Julie (Pua) Yong; two […]