SYNOPSIS Village of Ortonville Regular Meeting November 26, 2018 Call to order 7:00 p.m. Present: Brice, Butzu, Eschmann, George, Hayden, Robinson, Sleva The following items were approved: Agenda Minutes of October 22, 2018 Minutes of October 24, 2018 Disbursements in the amount of $31,710.75 Treasurer’s Report 2017-2018 Audit 2019 Cable Franchise Allocation 2019 Ortonville Television […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-James Frendt, a CPA with Stevens, Kirinovic & Tucker P.C., presented the annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018 at Monday’s village council meeting. The village board voted 7-0 to approve the audit. According to the audit, the revenues for the fiscal year […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon High School Student Council is hosting their annual charity week Dec. 10-14, and this year they’re raising money for Leader Dogs for the Blind. “The goal is just to raise money to pair leader dogs with those in need,” said Charity Week Chair Macy Roberts. “Our goal is […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority has received two grants from Main Street Oakland County in partnership with Genisys Credit Union and Flagstar Bank. The Spirit of Main Street Micro Business Startup Grant, which is in partnership with Genisys Credit Union, will go toward enhancing the existing retail district and create […]
MASTERSON, ARTHUR “CHUCK’ of Goodrich formerly of Ortonville. Died November 24, 2018. He was 72. He was born August 10, 1946 in Laporte, Indiana the son of the late Roland and Betty (nee: Schoof) Masterson. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Connie Masterson, four children, Darren (Julie) Masterson, Trent (Tami) […]
WESTER (THOMAS), Stacey Lou; of Waterford formerly of Lake Orion; passed away Nov. 21, 2018 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer; age 54; mother of Ashley & Austin (Brittney); Mimi of William Cole & Willow; daughter of Bruce (Gayle) Thomas & John Bertholdy; fiancé of Mark Chevalier; sister of Victoria (Roger) Evans & Heather […]
WIESE, BRIGITTE HELGA of Hadley Township. Died Wednesday, November 21, 2018. She was 79. Born July 7, 1939 in Heydekrug, Germany to the late Fritz and Meta (nee: Srugies) Hoffmann. She married Adolf Wiese on September 19, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan. She is survived by her loving husband, Adolf Wiese; two daughters, Renee (Tom) Tucker and […]
From left, Sandie Shedlowsky helps a customer select a turkey at Bueche’s Food World on Nov. 19 while Melissa Donaldson restocks a few of the Thanksgiving dinner guests. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Monday night, the school board voted 6-0 to accept the evaluation of district superintendent Dr. Matt Outlaw, where they rated him highly effective. Board member Bob Eisiminger was absent with notice. “We continue to be very impressed with Dr. Outlaw’s work in the district,” said board member […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-Today the quiet northern Michigan town of Kalkaska is known for the trout festival and great snowmobiling in the winter. But a former resident cared more about murder then outdoor activities. Between 1887 and 1903, serial killer Kalakaska native Mary McKnight, murdered between 12 and 18 people including her own […]