By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — On Oct. 23, two variances for properties eyed for possibly the village’s first retail marijuana facilities were denied by the village council. The council, acting as the Zoning Board of Appeals, considered the variances at 456 S. Ortonville Road and 490 S. Ortonville Road. Both commercial properties are […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— During the Oct. 16 meeting, the Brandon Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the purchase of equipment for the Oakwood Elementary playground. “The upper playground equipment is being replaced,” said superintendent Carly Stone. “Some of it is being replaced, but some items are still in good condition. […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Oct. 24, the Goodrich School Board voted 7-0 to approve resolution after a settlement for $235 million with Altria Group, Inc., regarding the alleged impact of vaping on students. Altria Group Inc. is a tobacco producer and Juul investor. The settlement for the school district will be $10,536 with […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Monday night the Goodrich Board of Education reviewed data from standardized testing from earlier this year. The results provided included the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP), Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) data, as the quagmire that was the pandemic school years […]
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 […]