Eye on the ball
Joey Garza, playing for Randy Wise Ford-Ortonville swings into action on June 25 at Sherman Memorial Park, Ortonville during a Little Hitter T-Ball game. Brandon Township Parks & Recreation 248-627-4640. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Go Fourth
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — In honor of the 248 anniversary of the United States of America, the Friends of AMOS are hosting their annual Food Trucks and Fireworks on July 3. Starting at 5 p.m., there will be over 23 food trucks at Brandon High School, 1025 Ortonville Road, Ortonville, as well […]
Village manager accepts new post at City of Flint
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — Ortonville Village Manager Ryan Madis has turned in his resignation. His last day will be July 11. “I’ll miss the people,” said Madis. “The cool, unique history and interesting people are what make Ortonville a great place.” Madis, who has been village manager for over three years, has taken […]
Man arrested after woman texts 911, reports assault on I-75
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — At 4:20 a.m., June 21 the Detroit Regional Communication Center (DRCC) was notified by Oakland County dispatch and Michigan State Police responded to a female texting 911. The victim texted that she was being assaulted by the male driver and he had a gun. She added that they […]
Brandon Adult Skills for Employment give back
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — This month, the Brandon Adult Skills for Employment program donated 24 fleece tie blankets to the Hurley Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. “BASE collected donated fabric from generous community members and used it to create 24 tie blankets as a part of community service program,” said BASE coordinator […]
Township board OKs Renaissance Festival permit
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp.— In May, the township board of trustees OK’d by a vote of 5-0 a special use permit for the Renaissance Festival. The 45th annual event will kick off on Aug. 17 and conclude Sept. 29. Over the years the late summer event has attracted thousands to Hollygrove, 12600 Dixie Highway […]
Deans of students named at Harvey-Swanson, Oakwood
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — This fall, two new administrators will begin new positions at Harvey-Swanson and Oakwood elementaries. Nicole Fouty will be the new dean of students at Oakwood, while Chad Chappell will be the new dean of students at Harvey-Swanson. “I’ve been teaching for about 25 years,” said Fouty. “I’ve been […]
Ortonville Area Chamber of Commerce
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On Monday night, Randy Wise Ford Ortonville, 968 Ortonville Road hosted the newly formed Ortonville Area Chamber of Commerce, a Division of North Oakland Regional Chambers Association. Richard Kinnamon, North Oakland Regional Chambers Association executive director, coordinated the first meeting attended by representatives from: Brandon Township Public Library, Edward Jones, Fenton Winery & Brewery, […]
Summer Splash
Griffin Shelswell, Brantly Labenz and Remington Shelswell playing at Heron Beach in the Holly State Recreation Area during some 90 degree days. The heat will continue as the first day of summer was June 20. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Career Day: Connecting school to workplace
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — It may be a few years until they actually go to work, but some area youth had a first look of a future occupation. On June 6, Oakwood Elementary hosted their first in-person career day since the COVID-19 pandemic. “I think career day is important because it allows elementary […]