Brandon Twp – Although not a mandated requirement, the township board held a public hearing for the proposed Seymour Lake Park. More than 30 residents turned out on Wed. Sept. 3, to voice their concerns about developing 60 acres of township owned property into a utility type recreational park. At issue to the residents is […]
Brandon schools – At $2 a meal, Brandon schools lunches are a bargain for a nutritionally balanced meal. Yet less than half of the district’s 3,000 students purchase school lunches. Suzanne Evenson, director of food services at Brandon schools said students who do chose the school entrees’ are getting top notch nutrition. “We stick by […]
Brandon Schools-Instead of visiting the Land Down Under, the Aussies came to H.T. Burt Elementary. On Wed., Sept. 3, students met face to face with meek flying sugar squirrels, slithering boa constrictors, a blue tongued skink, and hopping-est of all a three foot tall bennets wallaby. All animals represent the many regions of Australia from […]
Ortonville – Their mantra is “where there’s a Mill, there’s a way.” Results similar to the tried and true tune of, “where there’s a will, there’s a way” the Ortonville Community Historical Society is bringing new life into the Old Mill. In mid-August, two new exhibits at the mill have been drawing in new faces […]
Ortonville – In an unexpected move, the village Department of Public Works supervisor turned in his letter of resignation to the village council Sept. 8. Joe Bruz resigned effective immediately. “I found out it was going to happen right before the village meeting,” said Paul Zelenak, Village Manager. “Just before the meeting someone came in […]
Ortonville – At the next required Planning Commission meeting, village resident James Rogers will be sworn in as a commissioner. On Monday, Sept. 8, the village council motioned to appoint Rogers to a seat that was left empty several months ago. In a letter of request for the planning seat, Rogers said he has been […]
Brandon Twp – The Clark Gas station located on M-15 and Granger Road was closed last week after the property was purchased. A spokesperson for Admiral Oil, in Flint said Clark Oil Refinery went bankrupt and Admiral has now taken over the Flint operations. The spokesperson was uncertain whether the M-15 station would reopen as […]
Ortonville – Village president Sue Bess is excited because heavy haulers will no longer be trashing the streets of downtown. “This is something I’ve been told all my life that couldn’t be done, and now it’s happening,” said Bess. Very soon no trucks over 8,000 pounds of gross vehicle weight will be allowed to travel […]
The following is public information from official documents, including written statements, handwritten eyewitness accounts, court recordings and press releases from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department substation, Brandon Township, and the Michigan State Police post in Groveland Township. Tailgate parting On Sept. 8 a Brandon football fan parked his pick up truck at H.T. Burt Elementary […]
Ortonville – Part of Mill Street is missing and it’s a good thing. Despite some dust and a detour on Tuesday, Sept. 16, work began on resurfacing about a half mile of village road between M-15 and Church Street. Although some people are skeptical the project will not be done by Septemberfest, the road was […]