By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Schools —The board of education has selected Dr. Dan Gilbertson as their new Brandon School District superintendent. “The Brandon School District board of education is very excited that we have selected Dan Gilbertson to be our next superintendent,” said board president Diane Salter. “We feel he is a visionary […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp — Starting on June 27, the Brandon Township offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, will have different operating hours. The building will be open to the public 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. on Wednesday and 8:30 a.m.-noon on Fridays. The work day for […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — On June 4, Abigail’s Pride hosted their first Pride festival in downtown Ortonville. The non-profit organization was founded by Abigail Rowe, 16, who is a student at Brandon High School. The organization is part of her earning her Girl Scout Gold Award. “My goal is to make youth […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Township — During the regular Monday night meeting, the township board approved the 2021 audit report 7-0. “Overall, the audit went good,” said Ken Palka of Pfeffer, Hanniford, Palka CPAs. “The township is in good financial condition.” For the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2021, the total revenues for […]
Thank you Wojo’s Dear Editor, The Village of Ortonville along with the community thank Wojo’s Greenhouse, 2570 Oakwood Road, Brandon Township for their donation of the beautiful flowers in the street planters through the downtown area this season. They brighten up the downtown area, and the continued support of Wojo’s Greenhouse is greatly appreciated. Bob […]
Ronald W. Hutchings, of Ortonville, MI, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2022 at the age of 81. He was born May 24, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to the late E. William (Bill) and Eugenia (Jean) C. (née: Hermanowski) Hutchings. Proud father of Brian Hutchings (wife Mary) and WendySue Barthélemy, grandfather of Isabella Barthélemy. Ronald is also survived […]
Jacqueline Lois Daigneault, a 46-year resident of Lake Orion, Michigan passed away on Wednesday June 8, 2022, after being in a car accident, at the age of 75. Jackie was born March 12, 1947, to Lucy and Jack Rousseau in Alpena Michigan, where she grew up and graduated from Alpena High School. After high school, […]
MORICI, ELIZABETH HELEN of Clarkston, Michigan; died on June 5, 2022. She was 75. Betty was born on September 3, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Victor Gerard and Eleanor Marianne (nee: Machesky) Legein. She married Anthony Morici on September 6, 1968 in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. He preceded her in death on February […]
The Goodrich graduates tossing their caps during graduation on May 27 at Goodrich High School. Photo David Hodgkin, BH Photographic
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Beginning July 6, three road bridges in the village will be under construction for up to six weeks. The bridge on Mill Street will remain open and Ball street will close for a few days, but the bridge at South Street will be closed for longer. There is […]