Independence
Joann Zimmer of Ortonville getting her flag ready for Independence Day, which was Thursday, July 4. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
OCEF ramps up Back-to-School supply drive
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The new school year is still two months away, but the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is getting ready for their annual back-to-school distribution. “Even though summer has just begun, we are gearing up for our Back to School Collection for OCEF,” said Robin Loughlin, Back to School team. […]
East bound I-69 & M-15 ramp closure
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Davison— If the I-75 construction wasn’t enough, the summer of orange barrels just grew a little hotter. On July 8, the east bound ramp from I-69 to M-15 in Genesee County will be closed for improvements. The project should be completed in August. The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing approximately […]
Ortonville Rite Aid closure looms as bankruptcy shutters area stores
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 […]
Vendor fee waived for downtown businesses
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 […]
Community remembers Sue Bess
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 […]
Public hearing village truck traffic
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 […]
Eye on the ball
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.
Go Fourth
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 […]
Village manager accepts new post at City of Flint
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 […]