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 […]
Michigan expands access to birth control
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Groveland Twp. — In September, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs announced a clarification to rules regarding who can prescribe birth control. The clarification says that pharmacists in Michigan with delegated authority can prescribe self-administered hormonal birth control. “The new contraceptive regulations are exciting and will benefit a […]
Village fund balance dips with two major projects
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Tyler Baker, a CPA with Maner Costerisan, presented the annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 at Monday’s village council meeting. The village board voted 7-0 to approve the audit. According to the audit, the revenues for the fiscal year 2021-2022 […]
Halloween hit
Lillian Perry, a “Peacock,” takes a swing during a BGO coach pitched baseball game on Oct. 13 in Ortonville. The 6-8 year old Fall Ball League concluded their season by blending Halloween and baseball. Photo: Dana Bartos
Eased absentee voting rules grow ballot requests
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — By Monday morning, Dennis and Peg Hoffman had made their choices and voted. “It’s been that way for us for many years,” said Dennis, a long-time Ortonville resident. “Absentee voting is not only easy but for many years I was on the road and working, so I was not around to […]
Brandon student test results outpacing, state, pre-pandemic scores
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Despite a pandemic, teacher shortages and bouts of remote learning, Brandon Schools are out-performing the state in 17 M-STEP and College Board assessments. “We have some amazing teachers in the district,” said Carly Stone, director of curriculum and instruction. “The credit needs to go to them.” In […]
Nov. 8, 2022 Voter’s Guide Pt. 2
Representative in State Legislature, 68th District, vote for one; 2 year term Name & years in district: Cheri Hardmon (D), 5 years in the district. Occupation, government experience: Journalist, media consultant. No government experience, but as a journalist, I have spent years covering politics and government throughout mid Michigan. I have listened to people talk […]
F.A.N.G. OK’d for second year
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. —On Oct. 11 the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to renew support of the Flint Area Narcotics Group or F.A.N.G. “If you’re going to attack a problem go to the source,” said Det. First Lt. Eric Wilber, commander of the Flint Area Narcotics Group or F.A.N.G. “Many times […]