By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — The Ortonville Rite Aid remains open for now. Despite depleted stock, the local store has not posted any date of a possible closing as of July 3 as Rite Aid last month announced it was closing 12 more stores in Michigan in addition to the 19 stores last […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on Monday night, the Brandon Township board of trustees voted unanimously to waive the $50 Septemberfest vendor fee for downtown Ortonville businesses. “This came up in the Septemberfest planning meeting,” said Supervisor Jayson Rumball. “The group wanted to give business owners their spot in […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — Sue Bess was happiest knitting, helping those in need and serving the Village of Ortonville the community she loved. Bess died June 24. She was 74. “Growing up mom was in the village government,” said Sarah (Gjelhaug) Bess, daughter. “She started in the 1980s and served on the Planning Commission, Downtown Development […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — At 6 p.m., July 8, the Village of Goodrich, 7338 S. State Road will host the meeting to discuss heavy truck traffic in the village limits. According to the proposed ordinance, safety of the citizens, truck noise and vibration along with deterioration of those streets not designated for truck […]
Joey Garza, playing for Randy Wise Ford-Ortonville swings into action on June 25 at Sherman Memorial Park, Ortonville during a Little Hitter T-Ball game. Brandon Township Parks & Recreation 248-627-4640. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — In honor of the 248 anniversary of the United States of America, the Friends of AMOS are hosting their annual Food Trucks and Fireworks on July 3. Starting at 5 p.m., there will be over 23 food trucks at Brandon High School, 1025 Ortonville Road, Ortonville, as well […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — Ortonville Village Manager Ryan Madis has turned in his resignation. His last day will be July 11. “I’ll miss the people,” said Madis. “The cool, unique history and interesting people are what make Ortonville a great place.” Madis, who has been village manager for over three years, has taken […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — At 4:20 a.m., June 21 the Detroit Regional Communication Center (DRCC) was notified by Oakland County dispatch and Michigan State Police responded to a female texting 911. The victim texted that she was being assaulted by the male driver and he had a gun. She added that they […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — This month, the Brandon Adult Skills for Employment program donated 24 fleece tie blankets to the Hurley Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. “BASE collected donated fabric from generous community members and used it to create 24 tie blankets as a part of community service program,” said BASE coordinator […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp.— In May, the township board of trustees OK’d by a vote of 5-0 a special use permit for the Renaissance Festival. The 45th annual event will kick off on Aug. 17 and conclude Sept. 29. Over the years the late summer event has attracted thousands to Hollygrove, 12600 Dixie Highway […]