By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — For the past 40 years, Mark Brownrigg owner of Brown’s Do-it-Center, 7281 S. State Road, Goodrich, could expect 30-40 applications in the spring for summer help about the time school was out. “I surely don’t have the amount of applications that I used to get in here,” said Brownrigg. […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The Culpepper and Merriweather Circus is back in town. At 5 and 7:30 p.m., on June 30, the Ortonville Lion’s Club will host the circus once more at the Brandon Middle School, 609 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville. There are two show times, and tickets are available in […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — As the last of the Harvey-Swanson Elementary students stroll out of school for the summer, four veteran teachers with a total of 113 years of experience will not be far behind. According to news sources, statewide the number of retirements from Michigan public school employees who applied for retirement […]
175 Years Ago to the Present By Samuel Loudon In the past 175 years changes continually occur leaving us with entirely different lifestyles and societies. We all see how technology has evolved, but what has that really done to us? The advancement of technology has changed our work ethic, our communities, and our families. My […]
Kenny Walters, 2, of Ortonville takes a spoonfull of ice cream at the 214th Birthday bash of Amos Orton on June 7 at Heritage Park. Photo: David Fleet
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. —Members of a multi-community committee took a hard look at just how county officials are going to effectively use a couple million in newly gathered taxpayer money. A survey was recently created and about 500 residents responded with feedback for the public transit needs of residents of Brandon, Groveland, […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville —The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority has received national recognition for their Small Business Saturday program. They were awarded third place in the Small Business Saturday Neighborhood Champion Innovation contest. “To connect with the next generation of shoppers, Ortonville used selfie photo frames for their Local Gem Sweepstakes, provided regular […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. —Starting on June 19, the intersection of Oakwood Road and Hadley Road will be closed. “We’re making safety improvements,” said Craig Bryson, senior manager of communications of the Road Commission for Oakland County. The construction will extend the left turn lane from Oakwood Elementary School through the intersection […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — Amos Orton would be proud. On Wednesday afternoon several hundred gathered at the Heritage Garden for the 214th Birthday of Ortonville founder Amos Orton. The celebration precludes the 175th Anniversary of Ortonville at Septemberfest on Sept. 15-17. The event was on the location, next door to the Old Town […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — With the Fourth of July just weeks away— the local firework shows are sure to echo throughout the township. Prior to lighting up the night, a few firework laws should be considered before the booms of summer echo. For Atlas Township fireworks are permitted from June 29 to […]