Drive 4 UR School Dear Editor, Randy Wise Ford is gracious enough to donate money to the Goodrich Baseball Team every year by allowing us to participate in the Drive 4 UR School program. Each spring, Goodrich parents came to the high school and test drove the Ford of their choice. For every driver we […]
SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON Special Meeting September 4,2018 Call to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Allen, Broughton, Darnall, DePalma, Marshall & Thurman. Absent: Kordella (with notice) Public Hearing – Truth in Taxation Approved: Resolution to approve a reduction to Special Assessment District Administrative fee Consent Agenda 1st reading – Pathways Chapter 46 Article V, […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Regular Meeting The Charter Township of Brandon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing September 26, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. at Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462 to hear the following appeals: Appeal #18-0012 Zoned R1-A Property ID # 03-31-276-018Name: Ashley AranosianLocation: 3250 Allen RoadRequest: Applicant […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A local mother is raising money for a scholarship fund in her daughter’s name. “She would have started at Wayne State this week,” said Cheryl Ferguson. Ferguson’s daughter Hana “Max” Ferguson passed away on Jan. 26, 2018 at the age of 18. Hana was diagnosed with Chirai Malformation, which causes […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The board voted 6-0 Tuesday night to reduce the administrative fees on special assessment districts from 7 percent to 5 percent. Trustee Kris Kordella was absent with notice. “Whatever we decide here, I want it to be the same for all homeowners,” said trustee Dana DePalma. “I feel […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Tuesday the township board voted 6-0 to postpone the first reading of the amendment to ordinance chapter 46, regarding adult foster care facilities, until they can have a closed session with the township attorney. “If you aren’t aware, I have been a very outspoken, very in your […]
ADAIR, ROBIN ROY of Goodrich, Michigan. Passed away on August 30, 2018. He was 80. He was born August 8, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Vida (nee; Hammitt) and Deroy Hartman Adair. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a great friend. He married the former Kathleen Burton on June 5, 1976 […]
From left, Olivia Fox and Juliana Davis standing on the bus as they arrived at Reid Elementary School in Goodrich. The first day of school was Aug. 27. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-The village has declared September as Septic System Awareness month. “Obviously this village is very dependent on the health of their septic systems,” said village manager Bill Sprague. “We’ve also partnered with Harrison Hoe.” Harrison Hoe will be offering, if you make an appointment within the month of September and […]
SYNOPSIS Village of Ortonville Regular Meeting August 27, 2018 Call to order 7:01 p.m. Present: Brice, Butzu, Eschmann, Skornicka, Sleva, Wills Absent: Robinson The following items were approved: Agenda Minutes of July 23, 2018 Disbursements in the amount of $28,326.03 Treasurer’s Report Special Event Permit SepticSmart Proclamation Pedestrian Crosswalk Warning Devices Budget Adjustments Cedar/Schoolhouse Paving […]