By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer The Meet Up and Eat Up program will be starting soon for the Brandon School District. The summer-long program serves lunch to any child up to 18 years old, or any adult up to age 26 that is mentally or physically disabled. “It’s important because there’s no charge, it’s free […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer On May 16, during the regular Monday meeting, the Brandon Board of Education unanimously approved some upgrades to both of the wood working shops at the middle and high schools. “All of the equipment was purchased 50 years ago, back in 1972,” said Nathan Gillett, the instructor for the woodshop […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Roy Langolf, owner of the Village Funeral Home and Cremation Services, has been elected as President of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association. “I’m honored to take the reins in leading an organization that has done so much good work advocating for funeral directors and the families they serve,” […]
Electric Cars Dear editor, I have several questions regarding electric vehicles. Maybe somebody has the answers. Since electric vehicles have fewer parts and are less costly to build, why are they so expensive? What will happen to the jobs of factory workers in parts companies? How long does a electric car battery last? How much […]
OERTEL, BARBARA JEAN, of Clarkston, formerly of Naubinway, passed away on May 22, 2022 at 87 years of age. She was born in Bates County, Missouri to parents Almond and Wava (see Copely) Terrall. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles “Chuck” of 46 years. Barbara was like the Energizer Bunny and enjoyed, […]
Dawn Bastian, of the Goodrich/Atlas Historical Society places flags on veteran’s graves at the Atlas Township, Horton Cemetery. John Britton, 1755-1746 and William Britton 1749–1844 both served in the Revolutionary War. Photo: David Fleet.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the village council voted 7-0 to set two dates for public education sessions regarding the marijuana establishments ballot question. The dates will be June 22 and July 11, both at 7 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 486 Mill St., Ortonville. The purpose […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on May 9, the township board of trustees approved 7-0 to opt out of an agreement with Oakland County for election services for counting absentee ballots permanently. “So in July of 2020, Brandon Township entered into an agreement for election services between Oakland […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp — The free Steps and Stories program for Sashabaw Meadows and Clarkston Lakes manufactured home communities is back for the summer of 2022. The program, sponsored by the Ortonville Order of the Eastern Stars and Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance, is also in partnership with the Brandon Township Public […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — For the Aug. 2, 2022 election voters in precinct three will be voting at a different, temporary location. The regular voting location is Oakwood Elementary School, but the school parking lot will be under construction this summer and will not be accessible. The township board of trustees […]