Summer is just around the corner and a new express fitness center recently opened to help area residents get ready for it. In Motion USA opened March 14 at 4 Ortonville Road. ‘Come in and get fit, feel good, get healthy and get ready for summer,? says owner Jessica Arundel. ‘Get ready for tank tops, […]
Looking to make a difference in the lives of children? Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance needs you. The organization that helps local children and families through programs including Mentors Plus, STARS, Adopt-a-Camper, and family education, is looking for volunteers of all ages. ‘We can’t run without volunteers,? said BGYA Caseworker Phyllis McCaffrey. In the past year, […]
Brandon Twp.-The Greater Ortonville Area Chamber of Commerce will host its fourth annual Business Expo April 21, at the Brandon High School. The expo offers a networking opportunity for the public to meet area business owners. Details (248) 627-8079.
Turnout at the May 3 school board election may be significantly higher than last year’s school board election if the number of absentee ballots are any indication. Township clerk Jeannie McCreery and elections coordinator Karen McArthur have received more than 300 requests for absentee ballots, more than the number of total voters in last year’s […]
Brandon Twp.- For years, Mark Devereaux passed the plaza located at the corner of Oakhill and Sashabaw roads and thought it would be a great location for a restaurant. Now, the idea has become a reality. Mark and his wife, Robin Devereaux, township residents, opened Oakhill Cafe & Grille at 5500 Oakhill Road on Sept. […]
Ortonville? The village is getting a makeover and officials want the community’s help. On April 26 and 27, a needs assessment team from the Main Street program will meet with members of the Main Street/Downtown Development Authority board, as well as residents, merchants, property owners, and community institutions interested in improving and preserving downtown Ortonville. […]
Brandon Twp.- Susan McDowell accepted the keys to her new car with a big smile on Monday, and a lot of gratitude. ‘I would like to thank everyone for their support,? said the 2004 Brandon High School graduate. ‘It’s because of your wonderful community that I now have a car. I am so grateful for […]
Groveland Twp.- Pam Nichols had two birthdays this year. The traditional one was Sept. 2, when she turned 62. The other was Aug. 18, when doctors gave Nichols, who was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia last spring, a stem cell transplant and the chance to celebrate future birthdays. ‘The doctor said everyday is […]
Ortonville- Michigan now holds the record for the most people who sought a ticket to get into Antiques Roadshow. Mike Gaylord says 27,000 people wanted their antiques and collectibles appraised at a taping of the show in Grand Rapids last month. Locally, if you have antiques needing appraisal, you can get it done for free […]
An elderly Brandon Township woman with dementia died last week after wandering from her home into freezing temperatures. According to Oakland County Sheriff’s Office reports, police responded at about 10:06 a.m., Jan. 31 to a residence in the 3900 block of Oakwood Road after the homeowner discovered the deceased woman near his front porch. The […]