By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- Friends of AMOS is close to reaching their goal for the 4th of July fireworks show, but still need a little help. “The Friends of AMOS is very excited that circumstances allowed for us to push forward with a firework display this year,” said Courtney McClerren, DDA President. “We […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- New homes on the way. On Monday night the village council voted 4-0 to approve the site plan for the sixth phase of Green Ridge Meadows. Council member Sherry Moore was absent. The village planning commission recommended approval following the May 24 meeting. The developer, Atlas Township-based Johnson & Sons […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is partnering with Oakland County Economic Development, MI SBCD, and local businesses, organizations and residents to bring forth their Retail Challenge, which will give an incentive package worth $10,000 for one winning retail business that will open or expand in the DDA district in 2021. […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- The village council is looking for community input on what to do with the Heritage Garden space next to Old Town Hall. On June 19 and 26, members of the Heritage Garden subcommittee will be near Old Town Hall in downtown Ortonville with visuals of possible options for the […]
By David Fleet Editor Norene Iseler passed away on April 21, 2021 in Vail, Az. with her daughters and grandson at her bedside. She was 59. Iseler served as the Goodrich Village Treasurer for more than 30 years. She was a member/treasurer for the Goodrich/Atlas Historical Society for many years and a Goorich resident for […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Farmer’s Market is one of four Metro Detroit farmers markets selected to have cooking demonstrations this year. The demonstrations are sponsored by Genisys Credit Union in partnership with Taste the Local Difference. “We are excited to have a partner in the Taste the Local Difference who shares the […]
Front Isabelle Ricard and Julie Cheng prepare to graduate from Brandon High School last weekend. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-A township man has been charged for operating an ORV while intoxicated causing death and ORV operating while intoxicated with an occupant under 16. On May 29, Anthony Davis, 33, was operating a tractor with two of his two-year-old cousins on it. One of the two-year-olds fell off and […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon Substation operated a compliance check on the selling of vape products to those under 21 in the township on June 8. Six out of the 11 retailers sold to the decoy working with OCSO. The operation came after substation commander Lt. Greg Glover noticed […]
By David Fleet Editor It’s on! The Oakland County Fair will return for the 50th year in Davisburg on July 9-18. Last week the Oakland County Parks and Health Department gave the green light to the county fair. “We’ll be ready to go,” said Sara Wressler, Oakland County Fair assistant general manager. “The safety and […]