Dear Santa, I would love some Monster High dolls, Poppy Playtime merch, and Amazing Digital Circus plushies for Christmas. Thank you for being so nice to all the kids on Earth. Bella P. Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? Why hasn’t my elf come yet? Do you remember what I want for Christmas? If you […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — Michigan deer harvest numbers for the regular firearm season were down from 2023, according to statistics compiled by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The harvest is also the lowest over the last three years. According to reports as of Dec. 2, following the close of firearm deer season […]
Martian Head Coach Tom Alward hoists the MHSAA D4 State Championship trophy at Ford Field following a 35-6 win over Niles on Nov. 29. Photo: Kim Eaton
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com On Dec. 4, several area youth visited the Oxford Meijer to Shop with a Hero. Members of the Brandon Fire Department and the Brandon Oakland County Sheriff’s Substation partner with Meijer to shop with area residents to help enhance their holiday season. “It’s very heartwarming to be part of this event, […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — It’s often portrayed as a happy time of the year. Family, gifts and a host of gatherings—followed by holiday music that begins in early November. But for some the holiday’s can be sad— downright blue. At 7 p.m., Dec. 21, the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is conducting a survey for their streetscape initiative. Currently, the DDA is looking to partner with the village to reimagine public and green spaces in downtown Ortonville. The survey ask residents to look at options for downtown improvements and amenities. “Community engagement is at […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — The three year plan for a mile section of Green Road on the township-Goodrich border is moving forward. Ditching is ongoing for the thoroughfare and will continue during the winter months. In September 2022 the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to apply for a Michigan Department of Transportation Small Urban grant to […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — At the regular meeting on Nov. 25, the Ortonville village council voted unanimously to allocate $3,500 of their 2025 Community Development Block Grant funds to childcare services and $4,501 to parks and recreation. “We do have some funds that come via a Community Development Block Grant that we’re entitled […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On Nov. 25 the Goodrich Board of Education moved forward with a repair project of the high school auditorium roof. The district received 12 bids and selected Michigan-based Quality Roofing for the replacement project at a cost of $236,715. The roof had been in place since 2001. “During heavy […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp — Two area township will participate in NoHaz 2025. The county-based program allows residents to dispose of hazardous waste safely through annual collection events. On Nov. 11, the Groveland Township board of trustees voted to continue to participate in NoHaz. The cost will be $15 per car for township […]