Ortonville-Village Manager Paul Zelenak made it official last week? he is leaving to become the city manager of Bloomfield Hills. Zelenak signed a contract with Bloomfield Hills April 19 and background checks were finalized last Wednesday. He will begin his new position May 16. ‘It’s a tremendous opportunity,? Zelenak said. ‘Bloomfield Hills is a very […]
Brandon Twp.-Judy and Phil Maybee have a 20-acre farm. It has a pond, lots of trees, and buildings including their house, a workshop and a large barn. They have animals, too, but maybe not what would be expected in a barnyard. It’s a beautiful day and 20 fluffy heads turn in the sunshine toward approaching […]
Brandon Twp.-Judy and Phil Maybee have a 20-acre farm. It has a pond, lots of trees, and buildings including their house, a workshop and a large barn. They have animals, too, but maybe not what would be expected in a barnyard. It’s a beautiful day and 20 fluffy heads turn in the sunshine toward approaching […]
Brandon Twp.-Nicholas Hanson, 10, is saving his money for a cruise. Every other Friday, the Harvey-Swanson Elementary fourth grader deposits his allowance into his savings account? at school. Nicholas is one of many students taking advantage of the partnership, begun in 1991, between the Clarkston Brandon Community Credit Union and Brandon Schools. On different specified […]
Brandon Twp.-The fire department has responded to 11 brush fires in the month of April alone. For all of last year, they had 13 brush fires in the township. ‘May is usually the worst month for brush fires, but this year it’s April,? said Fire Chief Bob McArthur. Steve McGee, Groveland Township fire chief agrees […]
Ortonville–The Brandon Fire Department is looking at property on M-15 for a new fire station. Last Monday, Fire Chief Bob McArthur received unanimous approval from the village council to have an appraisal, cost of which is not to exceed $3,000, done on a 14-acre parcel of land adjacent to MacPhee’s Restaurant. The Brandon Township board […]
Brandon Twp.-A forum is set for 7 p.m., May 5 at the library to discuss problems the library is having with large numbers of children in the facility after school. Library director JoAnn Gavey has sent letters out to invite approximately 150-200 members of the community to the forum, including township, village, school, police and […]
Ortonville? Village Manager Paul Zelenak is involved in contract negotiations to be the Bloomfield Hills city manager. After discussions more than a week ago, an offer was extended to Zelenak, said Bloomfield Hills Mayor Michael Zambricki. ‘Paul has agreed in principle to come join us pending final details of the contract,? Zambricki said. ‘We’re outlining […]
Donations are being sought for the 2005 Senior Lock-In, planned for May 26 at Brandon High School. The all-night party is in honor of graduating seniors, is drug and alcohol-free and is hosted by parents of the graduates. Donations of cash or promotional items are appreciated. Details: (248) 627-1822.
Cadillac Asphalt was the low bidder for the South Street project at a cost of $217,334.82. The bid was accepted and work on South Street will begin in mid-June. A pre-construction public meeting will be scheduled for May.