Pooch in boots
Ashley Mould fixing the boots on her dog Barney during a walk in downtown Ortonville. The doggie garb was needed with temperatures all week in the single digits. Photo: Patrick McAbee
Snow days growing
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The recent blast of cold and snowy weather has prompted a spike in snow days for both Goodrich and Brandon school districts. “We are on four of six snow days,” said Carly Stone, Brandon School district superintendent. “Anytime after six we can submit a waiver to the state […]
Shop small and local to stay out of the cold
It’s freezing outside, and everyone is bundling up in their houses, me included. I’m a homebody on a good day, but in winter, I’m practically a hermit. It can be hard to justify going out when it means I have to wear a coat. Like a surly teenager, I am averse to coats. I’ve been […]
Brandon Friends of the Library donation to BTPL
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — During their regular meeting on Jan. 13, the Brandon Friends of the Library donated $6,500 to the Brandon Township Public Library. “The biggest gift of having such a hardworking, dedicated Friends group is knowing that there are amazing people in the community who believe in the power of libraries […]
Board of Education appoints officers
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on Jan. 13, the Brandon Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Rebecca Haynes as president, Hilary Stockoski as vice-president, Jeff Zilkie as secretary, and Jody Hall as treasurer. Haynes, Stockoski and Zilkie held the same positions in 2024. “I am honored to serve […]
Jimmie Watts
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Jimmie M. Watts, who left us at the age of 82 on January 17, 2025. Born on July 9, 1942, in Highland Park, Jimmie was the son of the late Louis and Willie Watts. He married Suzanne Glowacki, and together they raised three […]
Public Notice: Brandon Township
SUMMARY OF BRANDON TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE #202-25 AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 46, CODE OF ORDINANCES, ZONING, REVISING ARTICLES I, (DEFINITIONS) AND X (SIGNS) On January 6, 2025, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Brandon adopted Ordinance No 202-25 as an amendment to Chapter 46, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances, Article I, Definitions, and Article […]
Public Notice: Groveland Township
PUBLIC NOTICE Because the People Want to Know GROVELAND TOWNSHIP Board of Trustees ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING The Groveland Township Board of Trustees will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9am. The meeting will be held at the Groveland Township Offices at 4695 Grange Hall Rd, Holly, MI 48442. The purpose of this […]
Let’s dance
Mariah Napper and Dexter Harwell dance during Snowcoming festivities at Brandon High School on Jan. 10. Photo: Scott Giza.
Ortonville DDA website reboot
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority has launched their revamped website. This was made possible by the Main Street Connected Grant from Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. “The new website is already live,” said DDA President-elect Leanne Claxton. “We are still in the process of updating some of the […]