Local gyms safe, needed for good health

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brian Dunaway was ready to open on Thursday morning. “We were closed for the good part of three months,” said Dunaway of Anytime Fitness, 250 N. Ortonville Road, Ortonville. Gyms across the state like Anytime Fitness were set finally set to open following months-long closures due to the state shutdown […]

Ortonville Farmer’s market

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville DDA will host their farmer’s market this year. “When COVID hit, I was a little afraid we weren’t going to be able to have it, but we were deemed essential,” said Candace Ingham, manager of the farmer’s market. The village board approved the DDA event permit with a […]

It’s fireworks time

By Shelby Stewarat Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Now that summer has arrived, residents are hearing fireworks. The township wants to remind residents of when consumer fireworks are allowed. “The board revised our firework ordinance at the end of last year,” said supervisor Kathy Thurman. The ordinance reads that residents are not allowed to ignite, discharge […]

Crime Watch June 27, 2020

Pills At 6:42 p.m., June 8, Brandon deputies responded to a report of an attempted suicide. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the caller, who stated the victim had made a suicidal statement, and that the victim had heard her saying it over the phone. At that point, the victim swallowed several pills, and the caller […]

Temporary open air permits OK’d by township

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The township board approved a resolution to allow temporary open air special use permits for restaurants with a 6-0 vote. Treasurer Terri Darnall was absent with notice. “This is to allow our restaurants that do not already have an open air place to serve outside, it allows them […]

Local Road Improvement program

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-The village will once again by applying for the Local Road Improvement Program this year as a way to support fixing the village roads. “Fortunately, the village has had the opportunity over the last three years of taking part in an Oakland County grant that they provide, on a similar […]

Meet Up & Eat Up program

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Schools is hosting two locations for their annual Meet Up and Eat Up program. Meals will be available for pick-up on Mondays and Thursdays, and include lunch and breakfast. “The Summer Food Service Program (Meet Up and Eat Up) has two locations to ensure children continue to receive nutritious […]

Letters to the Editor June 27, 2020

Vote for Back Dear Editor, I am pleased that Patti Back is running to retain her job as Groveland Township Clerk. I have known Patti both personally and professionally for over twenty years and know she is hardworking, honest and organized. She has a proven record of serving the residents of Groveland with integrity, understanding […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

Brandon Township Notice of Registration For the General Primary Election To be held on Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 To the Qualified Electors of Brandon Township, County of Oakland: Notice is hereby given that any qualified elector of Brandon Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Brandon Township […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

GROVELAND TOWNSHIP LEGAL NOTICE The regular meeting of the Groveland Township Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Groveland Township Hall, 4695 Grange Hall Road, Holly, MI 48442. The purpose of the meeting is to hear the following: Special Use – 02-18-101-002 Michigan Renaissance Festival Additional information […]