By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The recent blast of cold and snowy weather has prompted a spike in snow days for both Goodrich and Brandon school districts. “We are on four of six snow days,” said Carly Stone, Brandon School district superintendent. “Anytime after six we can submit a waiver to the state […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — After more than 45 years as a firefighter, Atlas Township Fire Chief Steve Bullen still recalls a poolside incident early in his career. “My first save with CPR was a 2-year-old little girl in Brandon,” said Bullen. “I happened to be at the right place at the right […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — During their regular meeting on Jan. 13, the Brandon Friends of the Library donated $6,500 to the Brandon Township Public Library. “The biggest gift of having such a hardworking, dedicated Friends group is knowing that there are amazing people in the community who believe in the power of libraries […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — On Monday night Atlas Township hosted a public hearing on the five-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The first ever for the township. The board voted 5-0 to adopt the plan with a few minor additions. Copies of the plan are available a the township hall as well […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on Jan. 13, the Brandon Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Rebecca Haynes as president, Hilary Stockoski as vice-president, Jeff Zilkie as secretary, and Jody Hall as treasurer. Haynes, Stockoski and Zilkie held the same positions in 2024. “I am honored to serve […]
Mariah Napper and Dexter Harwell dance during Snowcoming festivities at Brandon High School on Jan. 10. Photo: Scott Giza.
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — Roundabouts are in the mix at two busy intersections. The Michigan Department of Transportation is currently in the early stages of design for roundabouts on Grange Hall Road in Groveland and Holly townships. The project includes replacing the current unsignalized intersections at I-75 and Grange Hall Road. “There […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — On Monday night, the Township Board of Trustees voted 4-0 to appoint Keith Wiederhold as trustee. Wiederhold was selected from a field of 11 candidates that had applied for the opening following the resignation of Trustee Gina Muzzarelli in December. The township accepted resumes for the position until […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority has launched their revamped website. This was made possible by the Main Street Connected Grant from Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. “The new website is already live,” said DDA President-elect Leanne Claxton. “We are still in the process of updating some of the […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — At 10:15 a.m., on Jan. 9, Brandon Deputies and Brandon Fire Department responded to a report of two horses that had fallen through the ice near Sands Road. The caller said both horses had their heads above water, but due to the ice and mud, they were standing […]