By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- Better sidewalks, drainage and communications between government and residents were just a few of the key issues suggested on March 29 during a joint meeting of village leaders. The village council, planning commission, and the downtown development authority gathered at the Brandon Township Public Library to discuss how they […]
Chloe Breakie, 7, opens a plastic Easter Egg at O.A.T.S. on March 24 in Groveland Twp. The event included egg dying, petting zoo, face painting. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the school board of trustees voted 7-0 to adopt a resolution exercising the option permitted by Section 105 of the State School Aid Act, to operate a Schools of Choice program for the 2018-19 school year. The district will continue to accept applications for enrollment of non-resident students […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Township’s own Genavieve Linkowski’s Hollywood debut to wow celebrity judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan will be in prime time on ‘American Idol,’ April, 1. Linkowski snagged the American Idol Gold Ticket to Hollywood on March 19 following a stellar performance of “I Won’t Give Up,” by Jason […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- The village was awarded a $150,000 grant to fund a project to systemically identify all village drains. The grant was announced at the March 12 village council meeting. By a 5-0 vote in November 2013 the village council moved forward with the grant application. The village, with the assistance of […]
The Brandon Township Public Library Board of Trustees will have an open trustee position as of April 9. Applications will be accepted until April 9 to fill the position on an interim basis until the term ends in November. Applications will be available at the library front desk or on the website, www.brandonlibrary.org. At the […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is looking for volunteers from the village. “We want more residents of Ortonville represented in the DDA,” said Matt Bailey, DDA organization committee member. “It’s an open invitation to anyone who wants to join.” The current board of directors has six members, and under […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Bob McArthur, president of the Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance and former fire chief, is the newest member of the Ortonville Planning Commission. The open seat used to belong to David Van Dis, who passed away on Jan. 30, 2018. “In one manner or another I have been involved with the […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- The Road Commission for Oakland County recently ramped up tree removal before a few bats could call them home. The RCOC started last month taking trees out of the right-a-way along Tripp Road between Dixie Highway and Grange Hall Road because soon bats coming out of hibernation may roost […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- The village council voted 4-3 to adopt an ordinance regarding chickens in the village. The ordinance would allow four chickens to a residence, and a coop would have to be 100 feet from any neighboring residence, however the previously discussed rule of having to get written approval from all […]