Crime Watch June 13, 2020

Harassing communications At 1:59 p.m., May 27, Brandon deputies responded to the 1000 block of Wooley for a report of harassing communications. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a woman who stated she and her husband had been having problems. She said she moved into her mother’s house two weeks prior and filed for divorce. She […]

Letters to the Editor June 13, 2020

Thank you Wojo’s Dear Editor, The Village of Ortonville along with the community thank Wojo’s Greenhouse, 2570 Oakwood Road, Brandon Township for their donation of amazing flowers in the street planters through the downtown area this spring. During a stressful time in our country it’s such a pleasure to have so many colorful floral arrangements […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

Synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 06-08-2020 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Consent Agenda Accts Payable Financial Reports Investment Reports Board Minutes Twp. /Fire 05/011/2020 PRESENTATIONS Alan Hoover Republican for Congress NEW BUSINESS Approved New hire Elections Admin Approved New hire Cable Manager & New Equipment Approved Holly Library annual payment Approved Holly […]

Public Notice: Goodrich

GOODRICH PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF GOODRICH CUTTING OF NOXIOUS WEEDS TO OWNERS OF LAND SITUATED I THE VILLAGE OF GOODRICH, GENESEE COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN: NOTICE is hereby given that all noxious weeds and/or grass found growing to a height greater than six (6”) inches may be cut by the Village and the owner of […]

Ride along

Ride along

Addy and Zoey Zackschewski going for a ride on a sunny day. Photo by Patrick McAbee.

Brandon Township Library set to reopen

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Township Public Library is beginning stage one of reopening. “Stage one is getting employees in the building, getting them PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), and checking in the over 6,000 items that are out right now,” said library director Rebecca Higgerson. Libraries statewide began closing in mid March to […]

Signs of business

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-Kim Hill’s mantra is simple. “We say welcome back, come and see us, we’re ready for you,” said Hill of Hill Floral and Décor, 457 Mill St. Hill is just one thousands of Michigan businesses responding after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced retailers can reopen to customers without an appointment on […]

Brandon Township audit OK’d

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Monday night, Ken Palka of Pfeffer, Hanniford, Palka CPAs presented the township’s annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2019. The township board approved their audit with a 7-0 vote. “The report that we are issuing is what we call an […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

Synopsis Charter Township of Brandon 395 Mill Street Ortonville, MI 48462 Regular Meeting June 1, 2020 Meeting was called to order at 7:12pm. Present:  Allen, Darnall, DePalma, Kordella, Marshall, Rumball and Thurman Also in attendance: Fire Chief Kwapis, Citizen Reporter Shelby Stewart and seven others. Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, Reports, Correspondence, Citizen Comments Approved: […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

PUBLIC NOTICE TO BRANDON TOWNSHIP PROPERTY OWNERS Brandon Township Noxious Weed Ordinance, #43, Sec. 18-19 through 18-27, requires property owners to destroy noxious weeds before they reach seed-bearing stage, to prevent such weeds from perpetuating themselves and to prevent such weeds from becoming a detriment to the public health, and further to maintain all varieties […]