Together we made a difference. Dear editor, Please know how grateful we are to everyone who so generously donated school supplies and gave their time to our OCEF Back-To-School project. Because of your support, we were able to provide school supplies for over 200 students and over 65 families. Because of you, they can experience […]
DIAL, JERRY DEWAYNE of Brandon Township, MI; died September 10, 2019. He was 68. Born July 12, 1951 in Tiptonville, Tennessee to the late William Claude and Mary Ruth (nee: Cable) Dial. He married Deborah Ann on August 12, 2006 in Waterford, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Debbie Dial; […]
Pink elephant hibiscus blooms at the Brandon Township home of Arnie and Mary Alice Seelbinder. The massive dinner plate size flower opens in early fall. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Local businessman Nick Patel’s reaction to the recent ban on flavored e-cigarettes is mixed. “One way it’s (the ban) good, one way it’s bad,” said Nick Patel, owner of Smoker’s Palace and the Marathon Gas station both located on M-15. “It affects business a lot, one of the categories of […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- September is septic system awareness month, and the village is raising awareness with their month-long Septic Smart resolution. Each week the village will have a different septic notice posted on their website and facebook page, and postcards have gone out to all village residents. The second week’s notices are […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Groveland Twp.- The Marathon station at 15 M-15, Ortonville has a new owner. “We’re remodeling the store,” said new owner Nick Patel. “We’re trying to bring in food, like sandwiches and stuff, beer and possibly liquor.” Patel, also owner of Smoker’s Palace, 1768 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, has been a […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- Waste Management has alerted their customers in the village via letter that they will no longer be servicing Ortonville. “We are sorry to inform you that we will no longer be able to offer waste removal services in the Village of Ortonville as of Sept. 30, 2019,” the letter […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Renovations at Brandon High School are nearly complete for the 2019-2020 school year. “The high school had a cosmetic remodel as well as some infrastructure items,” said Janice Meek, Brandon Schools chief financial officer. “The cosmetic upgrades included new luxury vinyl tile floors in the hallways, new carpet in all […]
Thank you Wojo’s Dear Editor, We would like to give a big thank you to Wojo’s for the beautiful flowers they donate every season for our downtown Ortonville planters. We get many compliments throughout the season. Bob Hauxwell and the DPW (In response to Citizenship Day, a letter by Bonnie Beltramo, and Immigration, a letter […]
Synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 09-09-2019 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Consent Agenda Budget Amendment Accts Payable Financial Reports Board Minutes Twp. /Fire/ 08/12/2019 Special Minutes 08/21/2019 PUBLIC HEARING PRESENTATION UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Approved Trustee Dale Cason Resignation Approved TWP Support Staff Salaries Approved MTA Conference Approved MMTA Fall Conference RESOLUTIONS […]