By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville Village Council voted a change in pay for council members and the village president. The motion to change the rate of pay from $55 per meeting for trustees and $75 per meeting for the village president to $800 annually for […]
From left William Blair, Penelope Raby, Trenton I, Kendall Lupi and Benj Cohen drawing with chalk at Brandon Middle School during Camp Hawk. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — In honor of the 247 anniversary of the United States of America, the Friends of AMOS are hosting their annual Food Trucks and Fireworks on July 3. Starting at 5 p.m., there will be over 20 food trucks at Brandon High School, 1025 Ortonville Road, Ortonville, as […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Meet up and Eat up is back once more for the summer. “We’re able to give our Brandon kids an opportunity to eat through our summer,” said Monica Genslak, director of food services The program is offered for free from the Brandon Food Services. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — A five month pathway project along the south side of Perry Road is expected to kick off on July 5. The two-mile section of the Iron Belle Trail from Atlas to Grand Blanc Township will connect the existing Gale Road trail and end near Mancour Drive just east […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — A three year plan for a mile section of Green Road on the township Goodrich border was outlined on Tuesday night. In September 2022 the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to apply for a Michigan Department of Transportation Small Urban grant to provide $345,000 for the partial funding of Green Road […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — Beginning this week, the township building inspector will begin code enforcement on existing unpermitted shipping containers. In January the township board of trustees adopted a Temporary Storage Container Ordinance with an effective date of Feb. 20, 2023. This ordinance requires residents to obtain a permit for temporary use […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — While fireworks are synonymous with the Fourth of July, however, the bright flashes and loud bangs, that often stress animals and some humans as well, sparks a whole set of concerns for public safety personnel. Billy Starr, Brandon Fire Department Captain/Medic and Fire Prevention Coordinator, has seen his share […]
From left, Ariya Kenny, 19, and Skylar Gudzik, 4, fly a kite in Ortonville on June 15. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — Input from township residents is needed to assist planners with the process of creating a new master plan and recreation plan. “The survey will only take a few minutes for participants to share residents’ thoughts and vision regarding the township’s future,” said Mike Rembor, township planning commission chairperson. […]