Sink or swim: BHS cardboard boat races
Brianna Howden and Ella Compau, BHS STEM Chem students compete in the annual cardboard boat races at the high school pool on Dec. 21
Village council meetings to change location
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Beginning in the new year, the Ortonville Village Council meeting location will change to the Brandon Township hall, 395 Mill St. “They will continue to meet on the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m., but the location was more about logistics than anything,” said Village Manager […]
Stabilization of Ladies Library Museum to began Summer 2024
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — During the summer of 2024 work will begin to determine the future preservation of a historical Goodrich building. A series of grants will be available later next year to begin work on the Ladies Library Museum, 10219 Hegel Road to stabilize the aging structure. In January 2021, the Village […]
Holiday food drive: Community rallies to provide
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — The Goodrich/Atlas Township community delivered this holiday season once again. On Dec. 16, the annual community food drive was completed and distributed at the Goodrich Lions Club, 9196 S. State Road. In total 35 area families in need had a brighter holiday season thanks the efforts of many. […]
When Christmas comes to town
Elf and Ortonville mail-carrier Lisa Harrison and Santa dropping off packages to Harvey-Swanson Elementary before the holiday break. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
OCSO: Fraud, theft suspect collared out of state
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — A Florida woman has been arrested in connection with fraud and theft from a Brandon Township resident. Jessica Fountaine currently has pending charges of third degree grand theft, uttering a forged bill, check or draft, and scheme to defraud a financial institution for a total bond of […]
Digital display speed signs collect data, deterrent
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — Motorists on Grange Hall and Tripp roads through the township will now be reminded just how fast they are traveling. Earlier this month the Road Commission for Oakland County installed digitally displayed speed alert message signs on a section of Grange Hall Road and Tripp Road. Four solar […]
A passion for poinsettias
Noonie Kowalski and Tricia Daymond of Wojo’s Greenhouse, 2570 Oakwood Road, Brandon Township putting out poinsettias ahead of Christmas. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Parents urged to watch for signs of vaping in teens
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Local law enforcement are advising parents of students to be aware of lethargic or new behaviors, a fruit-like smell and a film on inside of the car windows. Across the nation, vaping is on the rise among teens. According to the Food and Drug administration, about 10% […]
MSP: Domestic violence shooting ends in arrest
By David Fleet Editor Holly Twp. — At 10:40 p.m., Dec. 13, Michigan State Police Second District responded to a residence just west I-75 and Grange Hall Road for a domestic violence non-fatal shooting. When troopers arrived at the residence they located a victim that had been shot in the leg. Preliminary investigation revealed that the […]