By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Those feeling safe in Brandon Township have good reason. Safewise.com has released their list of 20 safest cities in Michigan for 2025, and Brandon Township ranks at number four, up nine spots from last year. Safewise uses the most current FBI crime data to create the report. “It’s […]
When I got into the office Monday morning and opened our email, I saw a list of emails with messages and photos of the 2025 Stamp Out Hunger food drive. And, like every year, I am amazed at the generosity of the Ortonville community. On the second Saturday in May, the National Association of Letter […]
Poppies I would like to thank the Ortonville community and surrounding area for their generous donations. During the three days of taking donations we raised over $5,000 to support our 16 community programs and charities. Thank you to Bueche’s, Chase Bank, and Wojo’s for allowing the VFW to take donations there. I would like to […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com A group of Harvey-Swanson Elementary fifth grade students were among six groups honored at the first Oakland County Schools 3P showcase on May 1. 3P stands for Project, Place or Problem, and showcases learning opportunities that involve project, place or problem based learning opportunities at school districts across Oakland County. 20 […]
PALMITER, MICHAEL BLAINE, age 11, of Ortonville, passed away with his family by his side on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Michael was born on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2013, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, son to Nathan and Marcy Palmiter (nee: Gardebrecht). Dear brother of Anna Palmiter, Allan […]
PHIPPS, MARTHA ANN, age 75, of Ortonville, passed away May 2, 2025. She was born on June 12, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter to the late Stanley and Bernice Kowalski (nee Krzyzanowski). Martha is survived by many loving cousins, extended family and friends. Martha worked for General Motors for many years. In her spare time, […]
Karla Dean with her granddaughter Skyler Dean check out a new display on the local history of the Underground Railroad at the BTPL. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — Plenty is growing in the village. From 9 a.m.-3 p.m., on May 17, the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority and Friends of AMOS will host their annual Spring Garden Market in downtown Ortonville. “The shops are open and ready for a fun-filled day,” said coordinator Toni Mariucci. “Hometown favorites and […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Brandon Township board of trustees passed two motions relating to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2025-2027 contract. The first was to maintain the current contract relationship with Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, which passed with a 4-2 vote. Trustees Bob Marshall and […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — Freedom seekers, safe houses and struggles of former slaves. The Brandon Township Public Library is temporarily hosting a traveling exhibit of recent findings by local historians on the role played by Oakland County in the Underground Railroad network. The display is on loan from the Birmingham Museum until June […]