Christmas ready
An Atlas Township home decorated and ready for Santa’s arrival on Dec. 25. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
District bond projects to wrap up in 2025
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — During the regular meeting on Monday night, the Brandon Board of Education voted unanimously to approve bids for two bid packages for summer 2025 bond projects. “This is our last group of construction projects for the bond,” said Brian Smilnak, project architect. “There’s some other monies in the bond […]
Trustee steps down, board seeks applicants for seat
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — During a special meeting Dec. 18, the Groveland Township Board of Trustees voted 3-0 to accept the resignation of Trustee Gina Muzzarelli. The township will accept resumes for the position until noon, Jan 6, 2025. By law the township has 45 days to appoint a trustee that will […]
Letters to Santa 2024 Oaktree Elementary
Dear Santa, Thank you for Alfie and Alfina, our class elves, they make us happy! Can I have a PS5, 20,000 Vbucks, and Fortnite. I would also love an iPhone 15. Love, Wes Dear Santa, Thank you for Alfina. Thank you for gifts to the girls and boys. May I please have a four wheeler. […]
Light it up Santa
Santa and Mrs. Claus lighting the tree in downtown Ortonville on Dec. 6 during Christmas in the Village. Photo: Jason Gault
Certification of occupancy ordered for My Brothers Keeper
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — A multi-year rezoning battle between Atlas Township and My Brothers Keeper over a proposed temporary home for discharged veterans has once again ramped up. In May, the Atlas Township Board of Trustees passed a motion to support the planning commission’s recommendation to not approve MBK’s conditional rezoning request. The decision follows several months of […]
Carter Persinger: Hometown Hero
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Fayetteville, N.C. — Carter Persinger, a Brandon Township resident and 2023 Oxford High school graduate joined the Army in February 2024. He completed basic training to become a Combat Engineer at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. and airborne school in Georgia. Persinger is now stationed at Fort Liberty, West of Fayetteville, N.C . […]
Battle of the Books
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — The Battle of the Books is on at the Brandon Township Public Library. On Dec. 18, at 6:30 p.m., the BTPL, 304 South St., will host the orientation for their annual Battle of the Books for teams of three to five fourth, fifth and sixth grade students. There is […]
Year long Goodrich dam study to begin in 2025
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On Monday night the Goodrich Village Council voted 4-1 to move forward with a Dam Feasibility study. Council member David Lucik voted no. In May, the Village of Goodrich was one of 22 Michigan communities with dams that received grant funding to help reduce risks and protect residents. The […]
Harvey-Swanson Letters to Santa
Dear Santa, I would love some Monster High dolls, Poppy Playtime merch, and Amazing Digital Circus plushies for Christmas. Thank you for being so nice to all the kids on Earth. Bella P. Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? Why hasn’t my elf come yet? Do you remember what I want for Christmas? If you […]