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 […]
At 8:55 p.m., Aug. 22, Brandon deputies responded to a home for a vehicle accident. Upon arrival, deputies observed a silver Chevy pickup truck in the driveway where it had struck the house. The owner of the residence stated he had spoken with the driver of the vehicle. The driver had offered to pay cash […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- The village will be investing in pedestrian crosswalk warning devices for South Street per a 6-0 vote at the Monday night council meeting. Councilman Mark Robinson was absent with notice. “I’ve received two quotes, I’m waiting for two more quotes,” said village manager Bill Sprague. “They’re coming in at […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Wildlife Preservation Park survey has been performed and temporary stakes are out to mark the property lines. “Twenty-five years ago when my wife and I first moved in, we bought the home from a couple who had a play structure, swing set, right in the same spot our […]
By Shelly Stewart Staff Writer Clerks across the state of Michigan are working on an unusual Freedom of Information Act Request. The request asks for all ballots from the November 2016 election. The estimated cost for the FOIA request is $2,293 for Brandon Township. “I don’t want the burden to go to the taxpayers,” said […]
BLOWER, LINDA SUE of Ortonville went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2018. She was 68. She was born October 3, 1949 to the late Joseph Larry and Frances Louise (nee: Rhodes) Fouts. She is survived by her loving fiancé Billy Swayne; two children, Frances (Mike) Stites-Bennett and Aaron (Karen) Stites; two grandchildren Adrianna […]
RIETH, KENNETH HARLAN of Ortonville. Died August 24, 2018. He was 81. He was born December 6, 1936 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Frederick and Annie (nee: Poarch) Rieth. He is survived by his loving wife Janet Rieth; one son Kenneth H. (Stephanie) Rieth, II; one daughter, Tracey (Mark) Harwood; also survived by three […]
CARTWRIGHT, JAMES WESLEY of Clearwater Campground, Ortonville; died August 24, 2018. He was 92. Born April 19, 1926 in Mayfield, Kentucky to the late Clyde and Tula (nee: Hall) Cartwright. He is survived by two sons, Wayne Cartwright and James (Bonnie) Cartwright, Jr.; two daughters, Kathleen (Bill) Luberda and Coleen (Rick) Puckett; six grandchildren and […]
PUBLIC NOTICE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING The Charter Township of Brandon will hold a public hearing on September 4, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. at 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed millage rates for 2018. The proposed 2018 millage rates are: Maximum Year […]