By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the board of trustees raised substitute teacher rates from $85 to $95 per day. “Several districts have (raised their rates),” said Wayne Wright, district superintendent. “We are not going to get any more, rather we want to keep what we have.” While finding and retaining employees continues to […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- Christmas in the Village is back this year after the holiday festivities were canceled last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The grand marshal of this year’s Christmas parade is Joe Greene, general manager of Randy Wise Ford. “We’re recognizing him as the grand marshal because of his support […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-For more than a quarter of century Jenny Sevigny has served the township on the planning commission. Earlier this month she announced her retirement. “If I live here I should be active here,” said Sevigny. “I love Groveland Township, we’ve strived to maintain the rural charter and it’s been an […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-On Nov. 20, The Michigan Conservative Coalition hosted a ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ rally in Crossman Park in downtown Ortonville. The event was planned in about a week. The phrase ‘Let’s go Brandon’ comes from a reporter who misheard a chant at a Nascar race. The crowd was chanting ‘(explicative) Joe […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.- Hunters strive to connect with a deer. For motorists it’s just not the case “We are getting several car-deer accidents a day,” said Lt. Greg Glover, Oakland County Sheriff Office Brandon Substation commander. Crashes with deer increase during Michigan’s firearm hunting season which opened Nov. 15. “It’s on a […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Fire Department will be sending three of their Firefighter/EMT staff to receive the necessary schooling to become Engineer/Medics. The program has been approved by the Brandon Township board and the Ortonville village council. “They go two days a week and then they’re going to have some Saturdays for […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the regular Monday night meeting, the village council voted 4-3 to approve use of the 2022 program year Community Development Block Grant funds to be used towards HAVEN shelter and the Ortonville Community Relief Fund. The amount available for 2022 is $8,418. Trustees Melanie Nivelt, Kay Green, and […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night the school board of trustees voted 6-0 to approve three bids for upgrades for Reid Elementary School. On Nov. 13, three bids for plumbing upgrades; four bids for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and four bids for the electrical. The total cost is $156,500. “We took […]
From left, McKenzie Peterson, Hunter Angelo and Kruze Krafcik. The Oaktree Elementary School students celebrated Red White and Blue day on Wednesday. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is encouraging people to shop small for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 27. “We’re involved because it draws attention to small businesses and entrepreneurs. It’s a movement,” said DDA director Matt Jenkins. “It draws attention to our local, small businesses, and it creates some excitement. […]