Vietnam This April will mark the end of the Vietnam War. This 50th anniversary of the war is very important that all Vietnam war veterans are recognized and honored. Regardless of how they served, and how they contributed to the war’s effort. These veterans served our nation during a difficult war, and they should be […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.—During the regular meeting on Monday night, Brandon High School principal Dan Stevens, vice principal Megan Koslowski, and teacher Lori Marino gave a presentation to the board of education about their HAWK time program at BHS. The program began two years ago, and once a week all high school students […]
BELIK, Gregory Arthur “Greg” of Ortonville; passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2025; age 68. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving father of Gabrielle (Thomas) Mansell, Jessica (Michael) Jefferies, and Elizabeth (Brandon) Knight. Soon to be grandfather of Everett Gregory-Hayes. Dearest brother of Corrine Onderko. Son-in-law of Robert (late Shirley) Bero. Brother-in-law of Kari (late Tim) […]
Monty Thomas finds an Easter egg at St. Anne Catholic Church, 825 Ortonville Road annual hunt on April 12. Photo: Christi McLean
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — From the age of five, Fran Hotchkiss was drawn to the Brandon Township Public Library. “I lived two doors down from the building where the library was then,” said Hotchkiss. “I was the middle of 11 kids, so if I went missing, they could find me at the library.” […]
Recently I was asked to participate in the career day programs at the local elementary schools, both of which are coming up this week on April 22 at Oakwood Elementary and April 24 at Harvey-Swanson Elementary. I love career days, both as a participant but also as a community reporter. It always fascinates me when […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — At 3:37 p.m., on Monday, the Brandon Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire. They arrived at 3:45 p.m. to the fire in the 1800 block of Manorhaven. “There was a delay in arrival due to us originally being told the fire was on Ortonville […]
SYNOPSIS Groveland Twp. Board 4/14/2025 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Consent Agenda Fire Board Minutes 3/10/25 Accts Payable Financial Reports Investment Reports Budget Amendments Tri-Party Contract Agreement May as Mental Health Awareness 2025 West Nile Prevention Presentations: Tina Russette, Holly Library Wade Trim Planner NEW BUSINESS Approved Twp Board Minutes 3/10/25 […]
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE VILLAGE OF ORTONVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a Public Hearing regarding the Special Conditions Application of 33 Kearsley Street on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Old Town Hall, 486 Mill Street, Ortonville, MI 48462 All interested citizens are requested to attend the Hearing. Public comments […]
Snow lingers into mid-April on daffodils in Goodrich. Photo: Patrick McAbee.