By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the zoning board of appeals meeting on Monday, the Ortonville ZBA approved an adult use variance for a property at 30 South St. The variance would be for a tattoo shop, which under the current zoning ordinances is classified under adult use, and requires the ZBA to […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — Bridge and road work will begin this weekend along I-75 between M-15 and the Oakland/Genesee county line, with crews working on resurfacing northbound I-75, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. To prepare for this traffic shift, there will be lane and ramp closures to install traffic control […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — A request for proposal has been sent out for the remodel of the concession stand at Sherman Park. “It’s not super invasive, but it’s to renovate and update the concession stand,” said Village Manager Ryan Madis. Part of the project will be paid for with a DNR Trust […]
By David Fleet Editor Following nine consecutive days of early voting which ended on the Sunday before Tuesday’s election about one in four local voters turned out to cast ballots. Oakland County voter turnout was 26% and Genesee was 18%. Statewide 22% cast ballots. “Your vote is your voice – and our democracy is stronger […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Originally approved in March of 2023, the Oakwood sidewalk project was intended to be partially funded with the 2023 Small Urban Grant, and would have put a sidewalk from Narrin Park to Cedar Street. “The process to do easements is difficult, which we knew, but it’s more difficult […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville village council voted unanimously on their yearly committee assignments. As village president, Ken Quisneberry is the council representative for the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority. He is also a member of the personnel committee. President Pro Tempore Melanie Nivelt remains as […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville village council voted 6-0 to reappoint Jayson Rumball to the board of directors for the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority. Rumball is the current Brandon Township Supervisor, a member of the Ortonville Lion’s Club, a member of the Ortonville Masons, and […]
Maverick, a one-year-old Australian Labradoodle owned by Gary and Pat Grant carries a frisbee during some warm sunny days last week. According to the National Weather Service for SE Michigan, a notable warming trend starts Sunday through next week. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.— On Feb. 17 voters statewide could head to the polls for the 2024 Presidential Primary. Due to the passage of Proposal 2022-2, which was approved by Michigan voters in 2022, a constitutional amendment gives voters the right to vote early and in person at early voting sites before statewide […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is once again holding their Sharin’ O’ the Green fundraiser for the month of March, in preparation for the Easter food collection and distribution. “This is an annual opportunity in March where any funds donated to OCEF during the month of March […]