Let’s dance
Mariah Napper and Dexter Harwell dance during Snowcoming festivities at Brandon High School on Jan. 10. Photo: Scott Giza.
Roundabouts planned for I-75 & Grange Hall
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — Roundabouts are in the mix at two busy intersections. The Michigan Department of Transportation is currently in the early stages of design for roundabouts on Grange Hall Road in Groveland and Holly townships. The project includes replacing the current unsignalized intersections at I-75 and Grange Hall Road. “There […]
Groveland Township board appoints trustee
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — On Monday night, the Township Board of Trustees voted 4-0 to appoint Keith Wiederhold as trustee. Wiederhold was selected from a field of 11 candidates that had applied for the opening following the resignation of Trustee Gina Muzzarelli in December. The township accepted resumes for the position until […]
Ortonville DDA website reboot
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority has launched their revamped website. This was made possible by the Main Street Connected Grant from Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. “The new website is already live,” said DDA President-elect Leanne Claxton. “We are still in the process of updating some of the […]
Firefighters, deputies save two horses from pond
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — At 10:15 a.m., on Jan. 9, Brandon Deputies and Brandon Fire Department responded to a report of two horses that had fallen through the ice near Sands Road. The caller said both horses had their heads above water, but due to the ice and mud, they were standing […]
Mines of Oakland: grant for Groveland tech park
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — The Mines of Oakland are moving forward. Recently Oxford-based Dunaskiss Consulting and Development, applied for and secured approval on behalf of Groveland Township for the Detroit Regional Partnership’s (DRP) Verified Industrial Program (VIP). This program, funded by the State of Michigan and the U.S. Economic Development Administration, aims […]
Brandon Education Association contract expired, negotiations ongoing
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular Brandon School Board meeting on Monday night, Brandon staff members attended to share their experiences and day-to-day tasks working in education. At issue is their contract, which has been expired for teachers since Oct. 31. “We love and appreciate our teachers, and we know they […]
Township names new PC member
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to appoint Dan Crimmins as a new planning commissioner. Crimmins replaced Neil Loughlin who recently stepped down after serving since June 2019. Crimmins has been a township resident for 30 years and recently retired. A Monroe County native, […]
County, court still seeking consolidation plan
By Gary Gould ggould@mihomepaper.com Genesee Cty. — The 67th District Court and the Genesee County Board of Commissioners remain in talks through a study group to collaborate and recommend a plan by June 30 for the future consolidation of the district court facilities. Pursuant to the terms of a proposed settlement to the lawsuit brought […]
Township grapples with law enforcement cost hikes from county
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on Monday night, the Brandon Township Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2027 Oakland County law enforcement services agreement, school resource officer addendum, and the SRO contract with Brandon Schools 5-2. Trustees Bob Marshall and Steve Unruh voted against the contract approval. “These are essentially […]