By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer The Meet Up and Eat Up program will be starting soon for the Brandon School District. The summer-long program serves lunch to any child up to 18 years old, or any adult up to age 26 that is mentally or physically disabled. “It’s important because there’s no charge, it’s free […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Roy Langolf, owner of the Village Funeral Home and Cremation Services, has been elected as President of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association. “I’m honored to take the reins in leading an organization that has done so much good work advocating for funeral directors and the families they serve,” […]
Dawn Bastian, of the Goodrich/Atlas Historical Society places flags on veteran’s graves at the Atlas Township, Horton Cemetery. John Britton, 1755-1746 and William Britton 1749–1844 both served in the Revolutionary War. Photo: David Fleet.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the village council voted 7-0 to set two dates for public education sessions regarding the marijuana establishments ballot question. The dates will be June 22 and July 11, both at 7 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 486 Mill St., Ortonville. The purpose […]
By David Fleet Editor On May 18, two area residents were among those recognized by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office in a ceremony at the Board of Commissioners Auditorium, Pontiac. The Sheriff’s Distinguished Unit Citation was awarded to the Fire Investigation Unit of Detective Howard “Chip” Schultz, a 22-year veteran from Goodrich; Detective Thomas Bisio […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on May 9, the township board of trustees approved 7-0 to opt out of an agreement with Oakland County for election services for counting absentee ballots permanently. “So in July of 2020, Brandon Township entered into an agreement for election services between Oakland […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.— At about 5 p.m., May 25, Michigan State Police from the Metro Detroit Post reported that a large oak tree had fallen on a moving truck cab of a Paul’s Tree Care company truck on Groveland Road just west of M-15. Brandon Paul, company owner, said the truck was […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — For the Aug. 2, 2022 election voters in precinct three will be voting at a different, temporary location. The regular voting location is Oakwood Elementary School, but the school parking lot will be under construction this summer and will not be accessible. The township board of trustees […]
Jade Chew and Abigail Andruzzko writing on their car on the senior’s last day at Goodrich high school on May 17. Traditionally, seniors drive crazy cars on their last day. Photo: Patrick McAbee
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — At 11:35 a.m., on May 13, Brandon deputies responded to a report of a structure fire with injury. While en-route, dispatch advised that a child suffered severe burns from the fire. Upon arrival, Brandon Fire was already on the scene, and an ambulance was arriving to transport […]