By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-The village has declared September as Septic System Awareness month. Prevention is important when caring for a septic system, and one way to prevent a problem is to ensure that harmful products aren’t flushed or sent down the drain. “Putting chemicals and medications down the toilet or drain are not […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority hosted a breakfast on Wednesday morning for local business owners to discuss what can be done to bring people into downtown Ortonville with members of Main Street Oakland County. John Bry, principal planner for Main Street Oakland County, asked business owners to explain to him […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- For five consecutive elections spanning 18 years, Township Clerk Pam Mazich was reelected to her office. “I had no opposition either,” laughed Mazich. “No one wants the clerk’s job.” On Oct. 1, a stellar career of public service with the township of more than 30 years will end. On […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon School District will be honoring two alumni on Sept. 27 as Distinguished Alumni. The two being inducted will be Tim Purdy and Jami McDermid. “As superintendent, I am extremely proud to be honoring Jami McDermid and Tim Purdy on our Ed and Diane Donaldson Distinguished Alumni Wall of […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- According to news sources Detroit Red Wing’s center Dylan Larkin is likely to wear the captians jersey before his new contract is up in five years. On Tuesday, about a month before the puck drops on the 2018-19 NHL season, Larkin’s leadership role shifted from the ice Little Caesars Arena […]
Brandon Blackhawk varsity football players in the first quarter of the Battle for M-15 vs. Goodrich on Aug. 30 at Blackhawk Stadium. The “Never Quit” jerseys, provided for both team recognized Brandon Township Oakland County Deputy Eric Overall who was killed last November while on duty. The Blackhawks won the game 26-7.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- All businesses and homes within the village have a septic system, and the village wants to raise awareness of how to care for them properly. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average household should have their system inspected at least every three years, and pumped every three to […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The board voted 6-0 Tuesday night to reduce the administrative fees on special assessment districts from 7 percent to 5 percent. Trustee Kris Kordella was absent with notice. “Whatever we decide here, I want it to be the same for all homeowners,” said trustee Dana DePalma. “I feel […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Final design for village drain project that was approved more than five years ago could begin as early as January. That’s the word from Sue Hogan, senior engineer of the of surface water management for the Genesee County Drain Office on a renovation of a century old village drain system. An […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Tuesday the township board voted 6-0 to postpone the first reading of the amendment to ordinance chapter 46, regarding adult foster care facilities, until they can have a closed session with the township attorney. “If you aren’t aware, I have been a very outspoken, very in your […]