By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — A request for proposal has been sent out for the remodel of the concession stand at Sherman Park. “It’s not super invasive, but it’s to renovate and update the concession stand,” said Village Manager Ryan Madis. Part of the project will be paid for with a DNR Trust […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Originally approved in March of 2023, the Oakwood sidewalk project was intended to be partially funded with the 2023 Small Urban Grant, and would have put a sidewalk from Narrin Park to Cedar Street. “The process to do easements is difficult, which we knew, but it’s more difficult […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville village council voted unanimously on their yearly committee assignments. As village president, Ken Quisneberry is the council representative for the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority. He is also a member of the personnel committee. President Pro Tempore Melanie Nivelt remains as […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville village council voted 6-0 to reappoint Jayson Rumball to the board of directors for the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority. Rumball is the current Brandon Township Supervisor, a member of the Ortonville Lion’s Club, a member of the Ortonville Masons, and […]
Maverick, a one-year-old Australian Labradoodle owned by Gary and Pat Grant carries a frisbee during some warm sunny days last week. According to the National Weather Service for SE Michigan, a notable warming trend starts Sunday through next week. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.— On Feb. 17 voters statewide could head to the polls for the 2024 Presidential Primary. Due to the passage of Proposal 2022-2, which was approved by Michigan voters in 2022, a constitutional amendment gives voters the right to vote early and in person at early voting sites before statewide […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is once again holding their Sharin’ O’ the Green fundraiser for the month of March, in preparation for the Easter food collection and distribution. “This is an annual opportunity in March where any funds donated to OCEF during the month of March […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — By a 4-0 vote on Jan. 12 night the Village Council approved two proposals for the Goodrich Dam and the park below the spillway. The council approved $2,200 for Atlas Township based Johnson & Sons to provide one-to-three inch limestone along the Kearsley Creek below the dam to reduce […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The Brandon School District is looking for input on their upcoming strategic plan update. The survey for community input is available at brandonschooldistrict.org. “It’s an opportunity to create a vision for the future,” said district superintendent Carly Stone. “Our current plan expires in 2025, and it was […]
Charleigh Freese, Reagan Dewitt and Alivia Freese Troop 77271 sample chili at the third annual Chili Cook-off on Bald Eagle Lake. Photo: Patrick McAbee