BGYA: Virtual Annual Youth Recognition Awards

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance is seeking nominations for their annual Youth Recognition Night. Anyone can nominate a youth that they feel has gone above and beyond in helping people and the community or has been a general role model for others. This year’s theme for the BGYA Youth Recognition […]

OCSO:‘Nothing of criminal nature’

By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- Oakland County Prosecutors recently reviewed a letter of written allegations against Township Fire Chief Kevin Mason and based on that information, found nothing of criminal nature. Last month the township board of trustees agreed to engage the Oakland County Sheriff Office to seek possible suspects after a four month […]

Winter reflections

Winter reflections

Anthony Sellors of Macomb at took advantage of some fresh snow on Tuesday at Mt. Holly Ski & Snowboard Resort in Groveland Township. Photo by Patrick McAbee.

Village council mulls resignation of manger

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- At the regular meeting on Monday night, the village council discussed the resignation of Village Manager Dale Stuart, effective. Jan. 22. No reason for Stuart’s departure was provided by council. The discussion included what the village council could do to make the position more desirable, since Stuart only kept […]

County reports 30,000 have signed up for vaccination

By David Fleet Editor Dr. Rick Sweeney described the vaccination he received on Saturday as ‘beyond good.’ “It’s absolutely necessary,” said Sweeney, a Goodrich High School teacher for more than 30 years. “I’ve had no side effects and my hope is that our entire nation will receive vaccination and put an end to this pandemic.” […]

Area resturants set to reopen Feb.1 for limited indoor dining

By David Fleet Editor Robin expects that Monday is going to be busy. “We are excited to reopen,” said Robin, who manages the Boat Bar, 2000 Ortonville Road, Brandon Township. “The last time the governor’s order was lifted a lot of people turned out.” The Boat Bar is just one of thousands of eateries statewide […]

Brandon man charged with assaulting an officer during arrest

By David Fleet Editor At 5 p.m., Jan. 19 Brandon Deputies responded to a report of a disorderly subject at a township mobile home community. According to the report, Paul Lowry, 40, was upset regarding a late fee on a rental contract on his home and was confrontational with the management of the community. Lowry […]

Get more bites, Lure Lipstick

By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.- From changing lures to moving to a better spot, sometimes fish just won’t bite. But John Sullivan may just have the answer. Sullivan is the owner of Lure Lipstick, a township company that produces an attractant used by sport anglers to up their odds of catching fish. “I have […]

Grant eyed for village preservation park

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-At the regular meeting on Monday night, the village council discussed the possibility of using a grant to put together a forest management plan for the Ortonville Wildlife Preservation Park. “This is a way to guide the changes in the directions you want them to go,” said Rick McAvinchey, planning […]

First public hearing for Goodrich Meadows roads

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- At 6:30 p.m., Feb. 8, the village council will host a public hearing, regarding objections to the creation of a special assessment road improvement district for the Goodrich Meadows Estates subdivision. The meeting will be via Zoom. On Dec. 14, the village council voted 5-0 to direct the village administrator […]