From left, Lucas Goist and James Foley take a ride near Reid Elementary School during a recess break on Friday. The sledding may end this weekend as mild mid-January temperatures are forecasted for Southeastern Michigan. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- On Monday night the township board of trustees agreed to engage the Oakland County Sheriff Office to seek possible suspects following an investigation of unspecified written allegations against the Township Fire Chief Kevin Mason. Last December, following a four month analysis by Jane Doe Investigations, that included dozens of […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- Two local officials will be recognized this spring for their efforts in establishment of the new ORV park. Bob DePalma, township supervisor and George Kullis, Holly Township supervisor were recently awarded the MParks Local Elected Official award for their work during the construction of the 106-acre Holly Oaks ORV Park […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer At the regular meeting on Monday night, the Brandon Board of Education approved board positions for the 2021 calendar year. All votes were unanimous. Lisa Kavalhuna was approved for the position of president, Diane Salter was approved as vice president, Melissa Clark was approved to remain as secretary, and Kimberly […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-A century and half old landmark will soon have some much needed repair. On Monday night the village council voted 5-0 to OK a total of $10,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the Goodrich Ladies Library museum. The village funds will be added to the $50,000 that was approved […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer At the regular Monday night meeting, the Brandon Board of Education voted 7-0 to approve their COVID-19 Vaccination joint resolution. The resolution is in collaboration with Oxford schools, and requests that in-person educators and school staff members receive priority during phase 1b vaccinations. Other parties in favor of the resolution […]
A male cardinal dines on frozen berries following some frosty nights in Brandon Township last week. Photo by Jonathan Schechter.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On Monday night, both the Brandon Township board of Trustees and the Ortonville Village Council approved the purchase of a 2019 Ford F-550 4X4 Type I ambulance. The Township Board approved the purchase unanimously, as did the Village Council. “The request is to replace an ambulance with a new remount […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- The Downtown Development Authority, in partnership with the village, have received a grant from a program to support restaurants, bars and cafes. “We applied for the ability to get some outdoor propane heaters, some greenhouses to go in front of or around restaurants,” said village manager Dale Stuart. “We […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-At 7 p.m., Feb. 17, the township planning commission will host a virtual public hearing to consider language amendments to the Atlas Township Medical Marijuana caregivers zoning amendment. The purpose of the public hearing is to provide opportunity for public comment on a proposed amendment to the Atlas Township Zoning […]