By David Fleet Editor Two wins to go. On June 11, the Goodrich Martians Varsity Baseball team won the state regional championship, their first since 2008, and punched their ticket to the MHSAA Final Four. On June 17, the Martians take on No. 1 ranked Ada Forest Hills Eastern at Michigan State University in the […]
From left Brad Mitchell, Leah Guilmette, Herbert Martin, Aubrey Hickmott, Dylan Dickens, Kendall Zak and Emma Losey jumping off of the rock in front of Brandon High School after the clap-out on June 3. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Schools —The board of education has selected Dr. Dan Gilbertson as their new Brandon School District superintendent. “The Brandon School District board of education is very excited that we have selected Dan Gilbertson to be our next superintendent,” said board president Diane Salter. “We feel he is a visionary […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville— At dusk, July 3, the Ortonville Fireworks will be launched from the Brandon Middle School, 609 S. Ortonville Road. The Friends of AMOS has partnered with Real Estate One Ortonville, 875 S. Ortonville Road to raise funds for the event. Twenty-five food trucks will be in the parking lot at […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp — Starting on June 27, the Brandon Township offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, will have different operating hours. The building will be open to the public 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. on Wednesday and 8:30 a.m.-noon on Fridays. The work day for […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — On June 8, Burton-based Streeter Brothers was awarded a $311,369 bid for sidewalk improvement in the Village of Atlas with a 3-0 vote. They were the lowest of three received. Starting near Gale and Perry roads in the Village of Atlas, the project will include about 1,900 linear […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Township — During the regular Monday night meeting, the township board approved the 2021 audit report 7-0. “Overall, the audit went good,” said Ken Palka of Pfeffer, Hanniford, Palka CPAs. “The township is in good financial condition.” For the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2021, the total revenues for […]
The Goodrich graduates tossing their caps during graduation on May 27 at Goodrich High School. Photo David Hodgkin, BH Photographic
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — On Nov. 30, 2021, upon hearing that there was an active shooter at Oxford High School, and several injuries, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies from all corners of the county rushed to the scene. Among those responding were six officers from the Brandon Township Substation who made […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Beginning July 6, three road bridges in the village will be under construction for up to six weeks. The bridge on Mill Street will remain open and Ball street will close for a few days, but the bridge at South Street will be closed for longer. There is […]