By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon — The Brandon Board of Education is looking to fill a vacancy on the board following the resignation of a board member. “Our roles are to preserve and improve the quality of our school district by setting our vision, goals and policies,” said Diane Salterboard president. “It is important […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — For seven years, Ragen Rockwell has been the part-time Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance caseworker in Brandon Schools. Her last day is Aug. 30, and then she will be transferring full-time to Waterford. “I cannot think of a single thing that I will not miss about the Brandon-Ortonville […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— On Monday night the school board voted 5-0 to appoint Scott VanSumeren as interim trustee to fill a vacancy created by trustee Chip Schultz’s resignation Aug. 19. Trustee Ginny Yuschak was absent with notice. VanSumeren will serve until Dec. 31, 2022, completing Schultz’s term. Prior to the vote, the board […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the Monday night meeting, the village council voted unanimously to allow village manager Ryan Madis to pursue an agreement with State Contracting Inc. for an electric vehicle charging station in the village following a presentation by Duane Lobbestael, CEO of State Contracting Inc.,15045 Dixie Highway, Holly. “I’ve […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — On Monday night at the board of trustees meeting, Wesley Messing, a CPA, principal and audit partner for King & King, presented the annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the township’s fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. According to the audit, for the fiscal year 2021-22 the […]
Kaylee Hopkins along with ‘Roxy’ receive dairy products at Weil Dairy Farm, 9197 Gale Road, Atlas Township, from Mia Byard during Dairy Days. The farm recently received a $1,500 grant from the United Dairy Industry of Michigan to promote dairy products. Photo: Patrick McAbee
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— On Aug. 2, Ortonville voters narrowly OK’d marijuana sales in the village. Township voters will be asked the same question in November. Residents in the township will have a proposal for recreational marijuana on the Nov. 8 ballot. The ballot language was approved to go to Oakland County […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — Walt Dilbert’s first home was 1,200 square feet on a corner lot in Warren. “I was making pretty good money in 1963 as a draftsman for Pratt & Whitney and the Big Three,” said Dilbert. “My wife and I were renting then we purchased the home for $17,265. […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer The bridge on South Street near the Brandon Township Public Library is now open. The road was closed at the bridge for maintenance and repairs for a few weeks. From Aug. 15-Dec. 31, the Road Commission for Oakland County is allowing the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s office to close […]
Rose Drain along with grandchildren Olivia, 2 ,and Joey, 3, check out a few of the hundreds of classic cars at Good times in Goodrich on Aug. 5. Photo: Patrick McAbee