Ortonville- The village council is taking steps toward the improvement of two roads. At their Oct. 27 meeting, the council unanimously approved contracting their engineering firm, Rowe Professional Services, at a cost not to exceed $2,300 to design a plan for extending the shoulder of Oakwood Road. The plan will cover extension of the shoulder […]
Brandon Twp.- When Jordan Park took to the stage to perform at the Grand Ole Opry with 359 other choir students on Oct. 29, she was in good company? the singers comprised the top 1.8 percent of high school choir students in the nation. ‘It was amazing how down to earth it was,? she said. […]
Brandon Twp.-The speed limit of 50 mph on M-15 is appropriate, according to a traffic study conducted by the Michigan Department of Transportation. The traffic study was ordered by township officials last year after two fatal accidents that occurred within five months of each other in nearly the same location, by McDonald’s, in the 900 […]
Brandon Twp.-About 15 citizens attended an Oct. 30 recreation workshop in which the planning commissions of both the township and the Village of Ortonville took public input on the recreation master plan. The township’s 5-year recreation plan expires this year and needs to be renewed. The village wants to add information to the plan in […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Santa’s making a list and checking it twice. The Community Christmas Toy Store is gearing up for Christmas and seeking help from the elves. Area residents will see jars for cash donations this week, and next week will see boxes ready to receive gifts of new, unwrapped toys, […]
Ortonville- Residents and representatives from various dog organizations turned out in defense of pit bulls at the Aug. 10 village council meeting, as the council considers remedies to a dog problem involving the breed. ‘It’s a shame to punish a breed for some people’s stupidity,? said Carrie Fenton, a village resident who came to the […]
Laura Burmeister ran her first Crim in 1997, just a few short years after losing her mother to breast cancer, her inspiration to start running. The 43-year-old Brandon Township resident still remembers vividly the bands and the people cheering her on during the 10-mile race in Flint. As she turned and hit the bricks on […]
Ortonville- The status of the village’s Department of Public Works has been up in the air since February, after the two DPW employees were fired. How village services will be taken care of long-term will remain in question for at least two more weeks as village councilmembers research the cost of contracting out work, as […]
Brandon Twp.- Jon Dean loved the Disney animated classic ‘Robin Hood? as a kid. Now the 17-year-old will bring the outlaw character to life. The Brandon High School junior will act in his first role ever and be the star of ‘Robin Hood,? with performances at 7 p.m. on Nov. 13, 14, and 15 on […]
Brandon Twp.- November has arrived and as many look forward to the holidays, OCEF seeks help to make both Thanksgiving and Christmas more joyous celebrations for those in need in this community. The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund will assist about 200 families this holiday season and is currently accepting sign-ups from low-income households within the […]