By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is conducting a survey for their streetscape initiative. Currently, the DDA is looking to partner with the village to reimagine public and green spaces in downtown Ortonville. The survey ask residents to look at options for downtown improvements and amenities. “Community engagement is at […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — The three year plan for a mile section of Green Road on the township-Goodrich border is moving forward. Ditching is ongoing for the thoroughfare and will continue during the winter months. In September 2022 the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to apply for a Michigan Department of Transportation Small Urban grant to […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — At the regular meeting on Nov. 25, the Ortonville village council voted unanimously to allocate $3,500 of their 2025 Community Development Block Grant funds to childcare services and $4,501 to parks and recreation. “We do have some funds that come via a Community Development Block Grant that we’re entitled […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On Nov. 25 the Goodrich Board of Education moved forward with a repair project of the high school auditorium roof. The district received 12 bids and selected Michigan-based Quality Roofing for the replacement project at a cost of $236,715. The roof had been in place since 2001. “During heavy […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp — Two area township will participate in NoHaz 2025. The county-based program allows residents to dispose of hazardous waste safely through annual collection events. On Nov. 11, the Groveland Township board of trustees voted to continue to participate in NoHaz. The cost will be $15 per car for township […]
On Nov. 29, The Goodrich Martians beat Niles for the state championship title. Photo: Kim Eaton
GHS #10 Kash Bohlem and #28 Cole Bastion celebrate during the Martians 28-14 win over Harper Woods during the State Semi-Finals at Stoney Creek, Rochester Hills on Saturday. The win sent the 12-1 Martians to the Division 4 State Finals at Ford Field on Friday. Photo:Kim Eaton
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — Santa Claus is coming to Ortonville. On Dec. 6-7, Brandon Township Parks and Recreation and downtown Ortonville will host their annual Christmas in the Village celebration. Events in downtown start as early as 3 p.m., with the Old Mill Museum hosting blacksmith demos, tours, toy trains and live nativity. […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon substation is reminding residents to lock their cars and to be vigilant of potential scams this holiday season. “Keep your cars locked in your driveway and don’t leave anything of value in them,” said OCSO Brandon Substation Commander Lt. Greg Glover. “Wallets, guns, […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — From 5-8 p.m., Dec. 5, Santa Claus will return to Goodrich Downtown Christmas. Santa is expected to be seeking both the naughty and nice during the evening. “The annual downtown Christmas event will be bigger and more festive than ever this year,” said Jenny McKenzie, event coordinator. “There’s plenty of […]