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. […]
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 […]