Public Notice: Groveland Township

The Groveland Township Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on Monday, December 2, 2024. The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. at the Groveland Township Offices, located at, 4695 Grange Hall Road, Holly, MI 48442. This meeting will be regarding Camp Tamarack Site Plan Review SP24-0001 – New medical / staff housing building A […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

PUBLIC NOTICE BRANDON TOWNSHIP/VILLAGE OF ORTONVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Because the People Want to Know CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON Brandon Charter Township and the Village of Ortonville are seeking public input regarding the Brandon Township & Village of Ortonville 2025 – 2029 Joint Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Two separate hearings will take place […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

SYNOPSIS Groveland Twp. Board 11/12/2024 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Accts Payable Financial Reports Investment Reports Budget Amendments Board Minutes Twp /Fire Meeting 10/15/24 NEW BUSINESS Approved NoHaz Signer & Fee for 2025 Approved HAYA Board Member FIRE BUSINESS Reviewed Calls & Recent Business Laura Baughey Recording Secretary

Public Notice: Groveland Township

GROVELAND TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS – 2025 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of Groveland will hold a public hearing on the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds. The Hearing will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the township office located at […]

Stanley Evans Jr.

EVANS, STANLEY R. JR. “Stan” of Ortonville, passed away November 11, 2024 at 67 years of age. Loving husband of Judy (nee Krahn) for 40 years; cherished father of Benjamin (Jenifer) Evans and Brian Evans; brother in law of Tom Krahn and William Trarop; uncle of several nieces and nephews; and proud companion of his […]

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Aubrey Kerr surveying the sticker options at Brandon High School on election day, November 5. Photo: Patrick McAbee.

Seven out of 10 area voters cast ballots in General election

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The results are in. On Nov. 5, voters cast their votes for seats in Brandon, Atlas and Groveland townships, village council members in Ortonville and Goodrich, school board members for Brandon and Goodrich Schools, in addition to state and county races. Locally voter turnout was about 71% about […]

Hydroponics: Just add water

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — Brandon Middle School students are on a mission to feed their fellow students. As part of the new outdoor education elective, teacher Jeb Laux and his students have started growing lettuce in two new hydroponics growing machines. “We’re going to basically be growing about half the lettuce that our […]

One winter night in ‘Almost, Maine’

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Goodrich— The Goodrich High School Theatre is transforming into Almost, Maine. ‘Almost, Maine’, by John Cariani, is a play comprised of nine shorter one-scene plays, all taking place in the almost-town of Almost, Maine one winter night. “’Almost, Maine’ is special because it brings warmth, humor, and a touch of magic […]

Letters to the Editor Nov. 9, 2024

Veterans Day As we approach Veterans Day, we pause to honor and recognize these brave men and women, who have selflessly put their lives on the line to defend our freedoms, and to protect our way of life. Their sacrifice is a constant reminder of the high cost of freedom and the debt of gratitude […]