By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — On Oct. 17, at the Brandon Board of Education meeting, Paul Bryant, Chris Kassob and Lauren Solano of Plante Moran presented the school district’s annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The board voted 5-0 to approve the audit. Board […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Groveland Twp. — Beginning Oct. 17, a new Food and Drug administration rule allowed the sale of hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss over the counter. “Before the new ruling, most hearing aids required a prescription from a physician during a medical exam or a fitting by an […]
Natalie Novonty, Lysa Vue and her cousin Wesley Thao, dressed as grapes, during the Link Crew Trunk or Treat at Brandon High School on Oct. 25. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. —The Brandon School superintendent Dan Gilbertson has resigned, effective Oct. 24. The board of education voted 7-0 to accept his resignation during their special meeting on Oct. 24. “The Brandon Board of Education accepted the resignation of superintendent Dan Gilbertson effective immediately,” said board president Diane Salter. “Mr. […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund Food Pantry is seeking donations for their annual Thanksgiving and Christmas distribution. This year OCEF will be helping about 100 area families during the upcoming holidays. Donations accepted at St. Anne Church, 825 South Ortonville Road; Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St. and […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Groveland Twp. — In September, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs announced a clarification to rules regarding who can prescribe birth control. The clarification says that pharmacists in Michigan with delegated authority can prescribe self-administered hormonal birth control. “The new contraceptive regulations are exciting and will benefit a […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Tyler Baker, a CPA with Maner Costerisan, presented the annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 at Monday’s village council meeting. The village board voted 7-0 to approve the audit. According to the audit, the revenues for the fiscal year 2021-2022 […]
Lillian Perry, a “Peacock,” takes a swing during a BGO coach pitched baseball game on Oct. 13 in Ortonville. The 6-8 year old Fall Ball League concluded their season by blending Halloween and baseball. Photo: Dana Bartos
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — By Monday morning, Dennis and Peg Hoffman had made their choices and voted. “It’s been that way for us for many years,” said Dennis, a long-time Ortonville resident. “Absentee voting is not only easy but for many years I was on the road and working, so I was not around to […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Despite a pandemic, teacher shortages and bouts of remote learning, Brandon Schools are out-performing the state in 17 M-STEP and College Board assessments. “We have some amazing teachers in the district,” said Carly Stone, director of curriculum and instruction. “The credit needs to go to them.” In […]