By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Last month Brandon Middle School eighth grade students participated in the annual Washington D.C. trip. Stephen Hendershott, long time Brandon teacher organized the excursion from Oct. 16-21, which included visiting the nation’s capital, Arlington National Cemetery, where four students Kayla DePalma, Wyatt Pung, Abby McCombs and Reese Compeau were selected […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ready, set, shop local. On Nov. 30, Small Business Saturday kicks off and the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is participating in with giveaways and prizes. Small Business Saturday was created by American Express in 2010 as a way to support local retailers and small ecommerce shops. The idea continued and […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer At 4:58 p.m., Nov. 16, the Brandon Fire Department responded to a house fire on Oakwood Road. Upon arrival, the attached garage was fully engulfed, and the fire had spread quickly into the first and second stories and the attic spaces. “It spread very, very quickly,” said Brandon Fire Chief […]
As many of you know the cost of prescription drugs is getting out of hand. It’s time that we come together in Lansing and pass legislation to make our medications more affordable. The difference between what is charged in Michigan and America is very different from Europe and just across the river in Canada. For […]
Great job DPW Dear Editor, Kudos to the Ortonville DPW department for their non-stop effort to battle the first snow storm of the season. When I saw non-stop, I mean 27 hours without breaks. While we were snug Monday night sleeping, they were still at it. So imagine my surprise to hear village residents complaining […]
Waterous, Darin Eugene, 43, passed away November 16, 2019 in VA. Born in Flint on July 1, 1976, the son of Sue and Tom along with a twin brother Dustin Thomas. Graduate of Goodrich High School in the class of 1995. Big fan of Michigan Football, Redwings, and Nascar. Darin was an EMT at Mary […]
Randy John Tatu, 63, of Hadley-Goodrich, died at home Wednesday November 13, 2019 surrounded by his family after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 19, 1955 in Pontiac to parents John and Audrey (Eick) Tatu. Randy graduated from Lapeer High School, Class of 1974. He married Kay Marie Ivory on September […]
Synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 11-12-2019 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Consent Agenda Budget Amendment Accts Payable Financial Reports Board Minutes Twp. /Fire/ 10/15/2019 NEW BUSINESS Approved CDBG Approved Cyber Coverage/Fraud Protection Discussed NoHaz Approved Phragmites Approved Election Laptops Discussed Fire Dept Review Meeting Date Approved Master Plan RESOLUTION Approved HAYA Board […]
Charter Township of Brandon 395 Mill Street Ortonville, MI 48462 Regular Meeting November 4, 2019 Meeting was called to order at 7:04pm Present: Allen, DePalma, Kordella, Rumball and Thurman Absent: Darnall and Marshall Also Attending: Lt. Glover, Fire Chief Kwapis, Citizen Reporter Shelby Stewart, and 9 other citizens. Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call Public Hearing: […]
Jason Howe of Goodrich digs out from the first measurable snowfall of the year on Monday. Most area of mid Michigan received about 7 inches of snow, enough to close schools on Tuesday. Photo by Patrick McAbee.