Village speed awareness signs installed, activated

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — The message is simple and direct, slow down. Earlier this month, two solar powered speed aware signs for East Hegel and Ridge Roads were installed and activated on Nov. 4. By a 5-0 vote the council OK’d the purchase of the two at a cost of $3,740 each. The […]

Veterans: Honoring our heros

Veterans: Honoring our heros

From left, Dennis Hoffman, Ron Allen, Ed Gromek, James Lombardi and Carl Jeffrey of the Ortonville VFW lay a wreath at the Veterans Memorial at the Ortonville Cemetery. Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. Photo: Patrick McAbee.

Weather now factor in M-15 project

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The road work on M-15 is coming along. Slowly. Construction began in mid-September, as is still expected to be completed before Thanksgiving, but with changing weather, the timeline isn’t as easy to predict. “This weather is absolutely perfect, we’d love to be out there,” said Mark Koskinen, […]

Seeking ‘Local Gems’ in Ortonville

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — The Ortovnille Downtown Development Authority, in partnership with Main Street Oakland County, are looking for ‘local gems.’ “We’re investing in our local businesses this holiday shopping season,” said Matt Jenkins, DDA Director. “Our money is just not going quite as far right now and we want to create […]

Unraveling the past: Old cemeteries, unmarked graves

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — A peek in the past just got a little clearer last week. Two township cemeteries with burials dating nearly 200 years, with known graves of Norman Davison 1787-1840, founder of Atlas and Sally Mary Palmer 1807-1876, a direct descendant of Gov. William Bradford of the Plymouth Colony recently […]

School district fund balance up, under budget

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 […]

Hearing aids now available over the counter

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 […]

Have a ‘grape’ Halloween

Have a ‘grape’ Halloween

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.

New Brandon Schools superintendent steps down, interim returns

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. […]

OCEF kicks off local holiday food drives

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 […]

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