By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — In just over a month voters statewide will begin to head to the polls for the February 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 […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The Ortonville Winter Markets are back for 2024. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., on Jan. 13, the first of four Ortonville Winter Markets will be at Brandon Middle School, 609 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville. “Last year, when we did our first trial run of a winter market, it […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — On Dec. 18, during the regular meeting, the Brandon Board of Education approved the purchase of a refrigerator and freezer for Harvey-Swanson Elementary, not to exceed $111,000. “This is approved to be paid for out of our food service fund,” said Jan Ziesel, district chief financial officer. “We […]
Brianna Howden and Ella Compau, BHS STEM Chem students compete in the annual cardboard boat races at the high school pool on Dec. 21
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Elf and Ortonville mail-carrier Lisa Harrison and Santa dropping off packages to Harvey-Swanson Elementary before the holiday break. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
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 […]
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 […]