‘Lost in the Boonies’
Dylan Reis, eagle scout with troop 199, and Kay Russell, life rank in troop 128G, leading the salute before the annual Lost in the Boonies hike. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Area scouts ‘Lost in the Boonies’
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The Ortonville Recreation Area on the banks of Big Fish Lake once again hosted hundreds of scouts for their annual “Lost in the Boonies” two-day hiking event. Amidst a few late April snow showers about 170 scouts braved the cool, damp nights warmed only by a myriad of campfires. Formerly known as […]
Lake Orion motorcyclist killed in Oxford Twp. crash
OXFORD TWP. — A 66-year-old Orion Township motorcyclist was killed Wednesday afternoon when the motorcycle he was riding struck a car that pulled in front of him on N. Lapeer Road (M-24) near Oakwood Road in Oxford Township not far from the Oakland-Lapeer county line. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Jimmie Allen Haggadone […]
New leaders vie for election in November
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Area voters will find several new names when they head to the polls for the August Partisan Primary in Atlas, Brandon, and Groveland townships. Two of three incumbent township supervisors will not be on the ballots. In Oakland County, Brandon Township will have all seven seats up for […]
School district supports Protect MI Kids bill package
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Michigan lawmakers will soon consider legislation to beef up Michigan tobacco prevention laws. Lawmakers say the set of bills are necessary to protect kids and communities from an industry that spends millions in Michigan yearly to keep customers and addict the next generation of users. During the regular […]
Oakland County Fair Individuals with Disabilities Day July 11, 2024
Davisburg — On Thursday, July 11, the Oakland County Fair will host its 20th annual Individuals with Disabilities Day. Beginning at 9 a.m., the Oakland County Fair, 12451 Andersonville Rd., Davisburg, welcomes those with disabilities from throughout the region with special events and access. The Oakland County Parks and the Oakland County Fair Board help coordinate […]
2024 Genesee County Earth Day Photo contest
Goodrich — The Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission (GCMPC) announce the winner of the 2024 Genesee County Earth Day Photo Contest and a $200 Amazon Gift Card. Congratulations to Izabel Swayne’s class at Reid Elementary School in Goodrich for capturing the true essence of Earth Day. Swayne’s first-graders learned about the importance of caring for our […]
BHS student fourth in Chooch Foundation Bowling Tournament
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Waterford — Brandon High School Sophomore, Brenden Sheffield placed fourth of a field of 69 high school bowlers on April 20 at Century Bowl, Waterford in the first annual Chooch Foundation Bowling Tournament. The top 16 qualifiers went on to head to head play on Sunday. He earned $100 in scholarship […]
Village nixes Oakwood Road sidewalk project
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — The Oakwood sidewalk project, originally approved by the Ortonville village council in March of 2023, will no longer take place. The project was to be partially funded with the 2023 Small Urban Grant funds, and would have put a sidewalk from Narrin Park to Cedar Street. “The Village worked […]
Council inks mobile food establishments ordinance
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville Village Council approved a mobile food establishments ordinance with a 7-0 vote. The ordinance would give parameters for the building inspector to regulate food trucks within the village, as well as establish a fee schedule. Previously, there was not an ordinance. […]