By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-It’s official—the Purple heart Trail is open. On Monday, the Michigan Department of Transportation installed two five feet by two feet signs at the north and south entrance to the village designating the mile long section of M-15. “It’s the Purple Heart Trail Memorial Highway, and it starts at George Washington’s […]
By David Fleet Editor The sights, sounds and smells of the village blacksmiths more than a half century ago moved one step closer on Tuesday as the efforts of a team of Ortonville Historical Society members hosted a groundbreaking for the new attraction. Community members gathered at the future construction site of the blacksmith shop […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- On June 10, the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to OK $33,409 for a development of a new GTFD Training Center. The money will come from the township infrastructure fund. The training center will be constructed of a total of five shipping containers each approximately 40 feet-by-8 feet […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A Detroit area man was arrested in Brandon Township on June 18 following a confrontation with police. At 1:57 p.m., Brandon deputies responded to a report of suspicious circumstances. The caller stated that a man pulled into their driveway in a black car and parked. She did not know who […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon School District is seeking nominations for the Ed and Diane Donaldson Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame. “As part of our district’s Brandon 2025 vision, we seek to highlight the success of our students beyond the Brandon School District,” said Superintendent Dr. Matt Outlaw. “We are not preparing them […]
By David Fleet Editor Peyton Pollard has been busy this summer. The 5-year-old Ortonville resident has raised two rabbits; three chickens; one goat and a pony. Plus, t-shirt stenciling; cookie, cake and banana bread baking while creating unique handcrafted soap. The ambitious youth’s early summer livestock and crafts will be on display in the 4-H […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-It may be a long rough ride, but village roads may soon be smoother. On Monday night the village council hosted a public meeting to considered four options regarding the millage aimed to improve area roads: To leave the tax as is which will roll back to the basic tax rate […]
By David Fleet Editor On Monday night the Goodrich School Board of Trustees voted 7-0 following a 45 minute closed session meeting to not retain Ryan Relken as superintendent. “The school district and the superintendent have decided to part ways,” said Greg Main, school board president following the meeting. “We have come to an agreement […]
Students at Harvey Swanson Elementary School leave school on Monday for summer vacation. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
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 […]