Betty Mae Saddler Buchanan

Betty Mae Saddler Buchanan of Ortonville, MI passed away peacefully at home June 11, 2019 after a brave and furious battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was 68 years old. Betty was born in Jackson, MI to Ilah Saddler.  They later moved back to the Saddler farm where she lived with her mother until she was […]

George Koyl

KOYL, GEORGE LESLIE of Goodrich, Michigan. Died June 10, 2019.  He was 71. Born March 22, 1948 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to the late Robert Wesley and Evangeline (nee: Vincent) Koyl.  He is survived by his long time partner, Ida Shaker; one sister, Eileen Koyl; one brother, David Koyl; his friend/brother Mark Shaker.  George has […]

Brandon Township audit clean

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, 2018. The township board approved their audit with a 7-0 vote. “As far as the financials go, the township is still in […]

Eye on the future:Brandon schools career fair

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Students at Brandon Schools are looking forward towards possible future careers. On May 24, Brandon Middle School hosted a professional hockey player, a former Detroit Tiger, CPAs, an engineer and a dozen other career professionals. “Career Day was a phenomenal day at BMS,” said teacher Nathan Odinga. “The students enjoyed hearing […]

Letters to the editor June 8

Memorial Day flags Dear Editor, I notice every time I drive by the Ortonville Cemetery how awesome it looks. The flags on Memorial Day were such a beautiful show of respect to honor our fallen hero’s. Our little town continues to show pride. Thank you to whomever takes care of it. It makes me proud. […]

Lock vehicles at home, larcenies on the rise

By Shelby Stewart Staff Wrtier Oakland County Sheriff Department Brandon deputies are urging residents to lock their cars at night, and to not leave anything valuable like a wallet in the car. On the night of June 1, a string of larcenies occurred in cars in the south east section of the township, all of […]

Ortonville Fireworks

The Ortonville Fireworks will be at dusk on the evening of July 3 with the Food Truck Rally at the High School starting at 5pm. The Friends of AMOS is seeking donations for the fireworks event. Deadline for sponsorships is June 21, 2019. Help us kick off summer 2019 by supporting Ortonville’s Fireworks Contact the […]

Public Notice: Brandon Schools

BRANDON SCHOOLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2019-2020 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 17, 2019, at 6:30 o’clock p,.m., at the Brandon School District, Central Office Board Room, 1025 S. Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, Michigan, the Board of Education of Brandon School District will hold a public hearing to consider […]

Public Notice: Atlas Township

PUBLIC NOTICE ATLAS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE, to the citizens of ATLAS TOWNSHIP, Genesee County, Goodrich, Michigan. The ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS will hold a PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 26, 2019 AT 7:00 PM LOCATED AT THE GOODRICH LIBRARY, 10237 HEGEL RD., GOODRICH, MI 48438 to consider request for a variance to […]