By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville Village Council were given a presentation of the preliminary sewer study by Rowe Engineering. “The sewer study we did is more of an update,” said Scott Hemeyer of Rowe Professional Services. “There were previous sewer studies, and the most recent […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville village council voted unanimously to allocate $3,500 of their 2024 Community Development Block Grant funds to childcare services and $4,501 to sidewalks. “We can only give 15% of our funds to any public service, to public service in total,” said […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — It’s been just over eight months since a stellar 32-1 wrestling season ended for the Goodrich Martians in the Division 2 State Finals championship with a loss. On Dec. 6, the 2023-24 the Martians open the season when the Swartz Creek Dragons visit Goodrich. The first meet will also be […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — A new arch was erected earlier this fall at the entrance of the historic Goodrich Cemetery. Through a variety of fundraisers and donations, the Goodrich Historic Goodrich Cemetery Association directed the construction of an arch 18 feet high and 14 feet wide at the entrance of the cemetery. “Fundraising […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon Substation is warning residents of a number of cases of malicious destruction of property in Brandon Township. “We are getting hit with a rash of malicious destruction of property in the southeast corner of the township, in the Clarkston Lakes and […]
Stephanie Bates with Wes D. and Wyatt W. counting cans at Reid Elementary for their canned food drive. Bates’ class had the most canned goods with 411. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Santa Claus is coming to Ortonville. On Dec. 2, starting at 1 p.m., downtown Ortonville will be home to the annual Christmas in the Village celebration. The parade begins at 1 p.m., starting on Ball Street to church Street and down Mill and South Streets, ending by Fire […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Beginning on Nov. 27, the Brandon High School student council is hosting a sock drive. “Not used socks, new socks, that we can donate to local homeless shelters,” said student council president Jacqueline Schell. “We’re also doing a little competition within the school. If your grade brings in […]
By Gary Gould 810-452-2650 * ggould@mihomepaper.com Davison — The Michigan Court of Appeals granted the 67th District Court’s request for an injunction Nov. 15, putting a halt on Genesee County’s plans to begin closing the outlying courthouses while the matter is decided in Lansing. “The Court of Appeals has granted the District Court’s motion for […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — Lois Robbins made a difference. A champion of the community’s natural treasures, a tireless activist for environmental protection and a volunteer extraordinaire died on Nov. 17 at her Brandon Township home. She was 94. “She would spend a lot of time in nature as a child,” said Bill […]