By David Fleet Editor Tensions were high. “If we are going to seek change it must be from the top of law enforcement,” said Chris Swanson, Genesee County interim sheriff. “We forget the higher we go in our offices, the more we need to be in the community taking care of the most basic needs—going […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-Kim Hill’s mantra is simple. “We say welcome back, come and see us, we’re ready for you,” said Hill of Hill Floral and Décor, 457 Mill St. Hill is just one thousands of Michigan businesses responding after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced retailers can reopen to customers without an appointment on […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- Within the next two weeks Cranberries Café inside seating will be open again. “Thank you community for staying with us through the cornavirus shutdown,” said Patty Plant, owner of Cranberries Café, 10250 Hegel Road. “The curbside pickup was great, but there’s much to do before our inside dining is ready […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville- The VFW Post 582 has received national recognition for their efforts to honor Purple Heart recipients. On Wednesday, the Kansas City, Mo. based VFW National Headquarters notified VFW Post 582 Commander Dennis Hoffman of the national award of Merit for their Purple Heart Trail project. A later award date will […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Monday night, Ken Palka of Pfeffer, Hanniford, Palka CPAs presented the township’s annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2019. The township board approved their audit with a 7-0 vote. “The report that we are issuing is what we call an […]
By David Fleet Editor The upcoming Aug. 4 election will be in person with safety measures in place. Residents opting to vote through the mail, should contact the township Clerk’s office. Once the ballots from the county clerk are received and tested on the scanners, ballots will be mailed out the at the end of […]
Front from left, Olivia Levers, Dylan Zrnich, Rylie Morris and David Donnelon. Back from left, Chris Grennier, Blake Elliot and Josh Dubiel. Brandon Seniors with caps and gowns on May 21. Photo by Patrick McAbee. By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon seniors picked up their caps and gowns on May 21 in anticipation for their […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.- On May 21, as the number coronavirus cases dropped, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lifted portions of an earlier stay-at-home order and reopened more sectors of Michigan’s economy. Beginning May 29, Michigan is one of 40 states that will allow dental offices to resume providing routine services following the shutdown March […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon substation deputies and the Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on S. Ortonville Road north of Oak Hill Road in Brandon Township at 12:24 p.m. on May 26. The crash occurred when a 52-year-old resident of the township was […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance is thanking the youngest of the essential workers in the community, and doing their part to give back. “We found between Papa Bella’s, Cook’s Farm Dairy, Bueche’s and A&W that there were 58 students who were working providing food for our community,” said BGYA President Bob […]