Happy Halloween
Lillian Hodge as a Monarch butterfly during the Reid Elementary Halloween parade on Oct. 31. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Shop Small & Local
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — For the month of November, the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority and Main Street Oakland County are hosting their annual Local Gem Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes is part of the Shop Small and Local initiative from Oakland County to encourage shopping at small businesses this holiday season. “Let’s face it, our […]
Letters to the Editor Nov. 2, 2024
Treats and Trails thank you The Brandon Township Public Library would like to thank the following businesses and organizations for hosting booths at our Treats & Trails event held at the Brandon Township Community Park on October 26th, 2024: Brandon Township Parks and Recreation, The Friends of the Brandon Township Public Library, Wojo’s Greenhouse, The […]
Self-publishing and self-marketing
This week I finished the first draft of my next book, which is the good and bad news. It’s good news because I’m one step closer to publishing my next book, but it’s bad news because now I have to edit and market my own work. Now, listen, I edit and market my work all […]
Fourth annual Rucksack Walk through Ortonville
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — On Nov. 9, the fourth annual Rucksack Walk through Ortonville will start at Bearss Fitness, 4 N. Ortonville Road, at 8 a.m. A Ruck Sack Walk is a walk with a weighted rucksack or back pack. The 5k walk is a fundraiser for area veterans. “Basically, you can put […]
Oakwood Art Studio
Ortonville — Oakwood Art Studio, a new go-to place for fun and artistic expression is open! “Our mission is all about having fun while making art together,” says owner Deb Scott. With a BFA, an MFA in digital imaging and design, and 20 plus years of experience in graphic design, animation, and teaching, Deb is […]
Public Notice: Atlas Township
SYNOPSIS ATLAS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024 at 5:30pm 7386 S. GALE RD. GRAND BLANC, MI 48439 (810) 636-2548 Members Present: P. Major, B. June, A. Moore, J. Busch Members Absent: K. Vick Staff Present: D. Lattie, L. Christner, T. Yaklin, J. Vernier The Board took the following actions: 1.) […]
Public Notice: Ortonville
VILLAGE OF ORTONVILLE PUBLICE HEARING NOTICE COMMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village of Ortonville will hold a Public Hearing on the use of Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) Funds. The hearing will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. during a Regular Meeting of the Village […]
Flint Metro League Champions
Head Coach Tom Alward hoists the Flint Metro League trophy on Oct. 19 following a 42-3 win over Fenton. Photo: Kim Eaton.
Brandon School District state assessment scores
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular Monday night meeting, principals in the Brandon School District presented their spring 2024 state assessment achievement data and the 2023-2024 local assessment growth data. The scores are based on M-STEP, SAT and PSAT assessments. At the high school level, students out-preformed the state average proficiency […]