By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular meeting on Oct. 23, Ortonville Village Council member Pat George turned in his resignation and retirement to the village council. George cited health issues as his reason for retirement. His full letter can be read on page 4. “There isn’t anybody on this council that […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.— Earlier this summer the Michigan Department Of Transportation began two projects on M-15 in Atlas Township. The end is in sight. Replacement of the Cummings Drain culvert between Maple and Hill roads along with the Paddison Drain culvert between Kipp and Horton roads remain under construction. The culverts are being replaced simultaneously and to maintain traffic, temporary signals allowing […]
Koryn Julka completes her witches hat during Witches Night Out in Ortonville on Oct. 14. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the regular Monday night meeting, principals in the Brandon School District presented their spring 2023 state assessment achievement data and the 2022-2023 local assessment growth data. The scores are based on M-STEP, SAT and PSAT assessments. At the high school level, students out-preformed the state average […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — On Monday night the Board of Trustees voted 5-0 to raise the cap on the garbage and recycling assessment to not exceed $200 yearly per benefited parcel. Starting on the Winter 2024 tax bill the township will actually collect between $160-$165 per benefited parcel. Due to the costs […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — On Oct. 18, at the Brandon Board of Education meeting, Chris Kassob of Plante Moran presented the school district’s annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The board voted 5-0 to approve the audit. Board members Jeff Zielke and Kim […]
On Oct. 6, Grand Marshall Robyn Batterbee, who served more than 34 years in the district, lead the Goodrich Homecoming Parade. Photo: Luke Giza
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Southeast Michigan’s first ever wetlands mitigation bank has just opened in Brandon Township, and it will help speed up road projects for years to come. On Oct. 9, the County Road Association and Michigan Wetland Board dedicated the first county wetlands site off Oakwood Road and Legault […]
By David Fleet Editor Israel— Laurie Rimon says she’s totally glued to her television. And for good reason. Laurie Rimon is the younger sister of Brandon Township resident Jonathan Schechter and has lived in northern Israel since 1973. She lives in a kibbutz or a communal settlement unique to Israel near the Lebanese border. On Oct. […]
Oxford — View Newspaper Group is proud to announce that Jim Newell has been named managing editor of the View Newspaper Group north Oakland County newspapers. In his new role, Newell is responsible for the day-to-day coverage in Lake Orion and Oxford and coordinates coverage across the Lake Orion Review, Oxford Leader, Clarkston News and […]