By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville —The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority has received national recognition for their Small Business Saturday program. They were awarded third place in the Small Business Saturday Neighborhood Champion Innovation contest. “To connect with the next generation of shoppers, Ortonville used selfie photo frames for their Local Gem Sweepstakes, provided regular […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. —Starting on June 19, the intersection of Oakwood Road and Hadley Road will be closed. “We’re making safety improvements,” said Craig Bryson, senior manager of communications of the Road Commission for Oakland County. The construction will extend the left turn lane from Oakwood Elementary School through the intersection […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — Amos Orton would be proud. On Wednesday afternoon several hundred gathered at the Heritage Garden for the 214th Birthday of Ortonville founder Amos Orton. The celebration precludes the 175th Anniversary of Ortonville at Septemberfest on Sept. 15-17. The event was on the location, next door to the Old Town […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — With the Fourth of July just weeks away— the local firework shows are sure to echo throughout the township. Prior to lighting up the night, a few firework laws should be considered before the booms of summer echo. For Atlas Township fireworks are permitted from June 29 to […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — The deadline to leave your mark on Ortonville’s history is fast approaching. In honor of Ortonville’s 175th anniversary, life-long resident and artist Steve ‘Koz’ Koslowski is organizing a time capsule to be placed on the ground of the Old Mill Museum. The proceeds from the time capsule will […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — 5-10 p.m., on July 3, Friends of AMOS will host their annual Food trucks and Fireworks at Brandon High School, 1025 N. Ortonville Road, Ortonville. There will be more than 20 food trucks, inflatables, face painters and more. Fireworks start shortly after 10 p.m. There are more than […]
Kindergarten and Pre-K students at Harvey-Swanson Elementary School celebrate the end of the school year with a color run. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Groveland Twp. — Michigan State Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened May 25. According to MSP Second District, troopers were dispatched at 5:15 p.m. to Ortonville near Oakwood roads in Groveland Township for a pickup truck versus bicycle crash. The Detroit Regional Communication Center was advised the pickup truck had left the scene […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Starting at 4:30 p.m., on June 7, Ortonville is hosting a birthday bash. “We’re celebrating 214 years of Amos,” said Village Manager Ryan Madis. June 7 marks the 214th birthday of Ortonville founder Amos Orton, and in honor of the Ortonville 175 anniversary, there will be a birthday […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville —On May 22, the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority was awarded their 15th consecutive National Main Street Accreditation. “Being awarded our 15th consecutive accreditation is an honor and a great testimony to the Ortonville community’s commitment to the balance between economic development and historical preservation,” said Courtney McClerren, Ortonville DDA […]