By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Three of the four school board members who have terms up this November in Brandon have decided not to run for reelection. Marianne Dwyer, Kevin McClellen and John Chartier are not going to be on the ballot this November. “I’m going to be 68 years old here in December, I’m […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- Trick-or-treating in the village is on. At their Monday night meeting, the council approved trick-or-treating in the village on Halloween night with a 7-0 vote. They also decided to not have the annual cider and donuts at the DPW garage due to COVID-19 with a 7-0 vote. “I think […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Board of Education will be starting a search for a new superintendent in the coming months after current superintendent, Dr. Matt Outlaw, accepted a position in Brighton schools as superintendent beginning in late October. The board of education is expected to meet soon to discuss the search process. […]
Thank you Dear Editor, I would like to personally thank all the businesses that have united to support me, Tonja Brice and Ron Sutton with seeking positions on Ortonville Village Council. I am humbled and extremely grateful for your trust and support. Your united front speaks volumes and, if nothing else, I hope our community […]
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to the citizens of ATLAS TOWNSHIP, Genesee County, Goodrich, Michigan. The ATLAS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 to consider text amendments to Self Storage Regulations (Section 300.902.B.32) The Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Atlas Township Hall, 7386 S. Gale […]
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, November 3, 2020 GROVELAND TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF GROVELAND TOWNSHIP: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Groveland Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County […]
On the afternoon of September 15, 2020, Dennis Armstrong passed away at the age of 71. Dennis was born to Ray and Beatrice Armstrong in 1949. He grew up in Ortonville, MI. He left to serve in the U.S. Army, and served a year in Vietnam. When he returned, he met and married Susan Blessing, […]
FARNER, Naomi Joyce “Duke” – of Goodrich, MI, age 87, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Naomi was born in Grand Blanc, MI on October 26, 1932, daughter of the late John and Hazel (Hegel) Main. She was one of seven siblings. Naomi was married to Harold W. Farner for […]
Puck (Katrianna Ray), of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” fame performing at the Renaissance Festival on Parade on Sept. 12. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon school district is working on suicide prevention this year. “The goal is that the Brandon School Community aims for or will have a zero percent suicide rate among our Brandon/Ortonville students and community members,” said Diane Zedan, director of special education and preschool programs. During the Monday night board […]