By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville —On May 22, the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority was awarded their 15th consecutive National Main Street Accreditation. “Being awarded our 15th consecutive accreditation is an honor and a great testimony to the Ortonville community’s commitment to the balance between economic development and historical preservation,” said Courtney McClerren, Ortonville DDA […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — The Ortonville Farmer’s Market is getting ready for the summer. 9 a.m.-noon, June 17-Sept. 30, the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority will host their weekly Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings. “We’ve been meeting since January, and the team of people that we have assembled has been great,” said Leanne […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— Twenty-nine years ago a historic downtown building took on a new identity that today is a landmark eatery with stellar dining and hometown atmosphere. Cranberries Café, 10250 Hegel Road which opened almost three decades ago in August 1994 thanks to the vision of area residents Patty and her late husband Mitchel Plant has been sold to Blondies Food & […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — This summer, the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is introducing two interns that will be working on various projects and events throughout downtown. Unique Pethick, a 2019 Brandon graduate, is currently a senior at Grand Valley State University. She is majoring in advertising and minoring in digital studies. “I’m […]
Alexsis Spragg, Halie Hyton, Taryn Marino and Lucas Lasky. On May 19 BHS Seniors walked out for the last time. Meet the BHS graduates in the June 3 edition. Photo: David Fleet
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — A new era of development kicked off on Tuesday as township officials, along with Michigan State Police and other area leaders gathered for a groundbreaking of a new facility. Construction will begin this month of a new Groveland Township Fire Station One/Michigan State Police detachment, the core of […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— Beginning July 1, Oakwood Elementary Principal Coy Stewart will begin her new role of Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Brandon Schools. Colleen Ransford will begin as Oakwood principal on the same day. “Curriculum and instruction leaderships is my masters degree,” said Stewart. “It has always been […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On May 9, Governor Gretchen Whitmer approved new legislation that will allow school districts to now use sinking funds to repair, maintain or purchase buses. Senate Bill 63, which goes into effect in early August, will provide greater versatility as the Goodrich School Board will now present a resolution […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — As of 9 a.m. on May 23, the Brandon Township Public Library parking lot was finished and open. “The construction process addressed the drainage and safety issues that has gotten bad over the years,” said library director Laura Fromwiller. “Sinking asphalt and sidewalks were redone and it is […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich—On Monday night the Goodrich Board of Education voted 7-0 to accept an offer for the sale of property owned by the school district. In 2002, the Goodrich Board of Education purchased 50 acres of farmland, 11021 Coolidge Road between M-15 and East County line Road. At the time purchase the property was dedicated for future school use due to the strong prospect of rapid […]