By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer By a 7-0 vote on Monday night, the Brandon Board of Education approved their contract extension and amendment with Aqua Club. “We had our agreement that was signed in May of 2017, it expires June 30 of this year,” said Dr. Matt Outlaw, district superintendent. “As we know, we’ve been […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville has a new postmaster. Robin Rogers has worked in the postal service for 20 years, as a carrier in Davison for 15, and as a supervisor in Troy for the past five before moving to the Ortonville Post Office. “I just wanted to be in a smaller town,” she […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer After nearly a month of being gone, Golden Retrievers Henry and Anna are back home. “I want to thank the whole Ortonville community for all of the support and caring that they have shown over the past month,” said Sally Culp, owner of Anna. “I didn’t realize how passionate people […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-Earlier this year the township approved the application fresh gravel for about three miles of Bald Eagle Lake Road. The approval is necessary prior to Oakland Countywide bulk order for gravel for township roads. However, on June 10 the township board of trustees cancelled their order due to some rather […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 3-2 to increase planning commission director Rick Misek pay to $1,000 and change his title to Township Departmental Advisor. Township Supervisor Tere Onica and Trustees Barry June and Patrick Major voted for the position and pay change. Clerk Katie Vick […]
By David Fleet Editor Michigan’s newest state park will be called the Holly Oaks ORV Park. More than 750 individuals responded to a request of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in April to name the state’s newest state park located in a former sand and gravel mining operation in Groveland and Holly townships off […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-Every quilt tells a story. And when quilt patterns end up painted on the side of a barn or building—the story will be spread to many. Such is the idea of the painted barn quilts which are gaining in popularity across the nation. That grassroots rural art project could soon […]
By David Fleet Editor The first skiable snow fall is several months away—but Mark Tibbits, general manager of Mt. Holly Ski and Snowboard Resort can’t wait. Earlier this month, Tibbits announced negotiations are ongoing for a land swap with neighboring property owned by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources of about 6.39 acres to create […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-With the Fourth of July Memorial Day just weeks away— the local firework shows are sure to echo throughout the township. Prior to lighting up the night, a few new firework laws should be considered before the booms of summer echo. On Monday night the township board of trustees voted […]
Brandon Township Clerk Candee Allen, Supervisor Kathy Thurman, and Treasurer Terri Darnall with the 19th amendment victory flag. The 36 stars represent the 36 states needed to ratify the amendment for it to become part of the US constitution. Photo by Patrick McAbee. By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On June 10, 1919, Michigan became one […]