By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com On July 23, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the state budget into law, which included a $23.4 billion education budget. In the budget, per pupil funding for K-12 schools was frozen at $9,608 and did not increase from last year’s budget. There has previously been an increase in per-pupil funding annually since […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com On Aug. 6, area voters turned out for in-person voting during the August primary election. This year they had the options of absentee voting, nine days of early voting, or voting on election day. In Brandon Township, of the 13,770 voters, 3,242 voted in the primary in some way, which gives […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com Oxford —It’s been years in the planning and construction phases, but on Monday McLaren Oakland – Oxford Campus opened the doors of its new $35 million medical facility in Oxford to patients. Beginning Aug. 5, patients “will have access to a wide range of services including advanced diagnostic imaging, […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.— A few new leaders will join area boards this fall following the November general elections. In Brandon Township, incumbent Jayson Rumball won the Republican nomination with 1,020 votes, over challengers Kathy Thurman, 831 votes, and Edward Darbyshire, 192 votes. Incumbent clerk Roselyn Blair garnered 1,622 for the republican nomination. […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — Two new township supervisors and one incumbent will step-in this November following Tuesday’s primary. In Groveland Township Kevin Scramlin won the Republican nomination on Tuesday replacing long-time supervisor Bob DePalma after more than 40 years in government. DePalma served more than 28 years as supervisor along with, stints […]
Jessica Toutant of Starshine Arts designing henna at the Ortonville Farmers Market Kids Day on July 27. Photo: Jason Gault
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The Brandon School District is accepting nominations for the Ed and Diane Donaldson Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame. “The school district is very excited to continue with our Distinguished Alumni tradition, honoring the legacy our Brandon Blackhawks provided to our school, community, and beyond,” said district superintendent Carly […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Following a string of larcenies from unlocked vehicles, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is reminding people to lock their cars. “And don’t leave anything of value in your car,” said OCSO Brandon Substation Commander Lt. Greg Glover. “Wallets, laptops, cards or change. Lock your car.” The larcenies occurred […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — During a special meeting on July 31, the Ortonville village council voted unanimously to appoint Matt Ryan as the new Ortonville village manager. “The village, over the past month or so, has been interviewing candidates for the vacant position of village manager,” said Village President Ken Quisenberry. “The personnel […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. —The Brandon Fire Department was recently awarded $52,500 in grant funds from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). The grant was one of 187 grants provided to fire and safety agencies across the state. The funds at Brandon will be used for 18 sets of turnout […]