By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Monday night, Ken Palka of Pfeffer, Hanniford, Palka CPAs presented the township’s annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2020. The township board approved their audit with a 7-0 vote. “As you recall in 2019, the general fund kicked in $1.1 […]
Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient Ron Allen salutes the flag on Memorial Day at the Ortonville Cemetery. Photo by Patrick McAbee
By David Fleet Editor The number of troops may be on the decline, but the need for support continues. Louise Downs, president and founder of ‘The Desert Angel.org’ says the monthly box packing gatherings, over that past two decades will continue despite a recent announcement of the withdraw of all remaining U.S. troops from Afghanistan. […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer During the special meeting Monday night, the Brandon Board of Education discussed finalization of projects for the upcoming bond application. “We have been revisiting and fine-tuning our bond scope in preparation to approve our preliminary application with the Michigan Department of Treasury this June,” said interim superintendent Dr. Karl Heidrich. […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-At 7:37 p.m., May 29, Brandon deputies responded to a sudden death accident in the 600 block of Nelson William Drive. Upon arrival, deputies saw the two-year-old victim laying on the ground. Deputies were able to speak with the responsible, who said he was giving the victim a ride […]
By David Fleet Editor It took World War II to cancel the Oakland County Fair in 1940. Then a pandemic halted the mid summer tradition in 2020. Now on the cusp of the 50th year the Oakland County Fair is almost set to roll July 9-18 Groveland Township resident and Oakland County Fair General Manager […]
Allium bloom in Goodrich as warmer weather arrives in late May. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The fireworks are back on. “With the Governor’s announcement last Thursday morning, the Friends of AMOS, DDA, School District, Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office met once again to discuss the potential of hosting the fireworks,” said Courtney McClerren, Ortonville DDA president. “At this time, all signs say yes.” Previously, the […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- On May 17 the township board of trustees agreed to move forward on the establishment of a perminate easement for access to the Atlas Cemetery along with fencing around the parameter. The historical cemetery dating back more than 250 years, located on a .69 acre tract of land just […]
By David Fleet Editor On the afternoon of May 25, 1896, the area weather reports included some strong winds during the day, but nothing unusual for late spring in northern Oakland County. However, as evening approached and area farmers returned home from their day in the fields, the placid countryside turned deadly. A cyclone ripped […]