Brandon Twp – While campaign collections are reaching millions of dollars in the presidential arena, the local race for Brandon Township Supervisor is costing candidates more than ever. The Michigan Department of State Bureau of Elections law states that if a candidate committee spends or receives $1,000.01 or more by July 13, the committee must […]
Ortonville- In a foreclosure offer, the village council approved a $600 purchase of one acre located on Kearsley Creek, south of Church Street. ‘The parcel adjoins what we currently own,? said Village Manager Paul Zelenak, who added that the village property is landlocked and the purchase will allow access to the four acres dedicated to […]
Brandon Twp- Jonathan Schechter owns many hats. A Brandon Firefighter, parks naturalist and classic outsdoorsman’Schechter transcribes his diverse thoughts to others’sharing the essence of nature. For the second consecutive year, Schechter was recognized for his journalistic talents by the Michigan Outdoor Writers Association. Last year he earned a first place honor for journalistic skills, and […]
Ortonville – Local officials are grappling with major repair plans to South Street. Although funding is available from a Michigan Department of Transportation grant, council needs to decide whether spending the 20 percent match to a $400,000 grant to upgrade South Street is prudent at this time. ‘Since I originally applied for the grant two […]
Ortonville – Summer is in full swing, the hot rods are rolling and the streets of downtown will be closed on August 8. Hosted by the Downtown Development Authority and the Village of Ortonville, the second annual Street Machine Super Show will take place on the streets of downtown. Church Street will be closed from […]
Ortonville- Sergeant Tim McIsaac of the Oakland County Sheriff Department substation informed council that he will provide quarterly reports of incidents that occur within the village limits. Currently McIsaac supplies the township board with a quarterly report that includes the both the village and the township, however McIsaac said he will have to compile the […]
Brandon Twp – While the roof was going up on Fire Station 3 last week, contractors ran amuck in the driveway. ‘This report has nothing in it that’s good news,? said Brandon Fire Chief Bob McArthur as he asked the board for approval of an additional $50,000 to reinforce the driveway and parking lot.? We […]
Brandon Twp – Wilford Rymar has been ‘pleasure? hunting for more than 30 years. While his wife Sheila tells her husband that his treasures are’old junk,? Rymar considers the metal coins, buckles and pins a prize of the ancient sort. Rymar’s hobby is metal detecting. ‘The first time I tried it I was hooked,? chuckled […]
Brandon Twp. – On July 22 Kay Green who had been campaigning for township trustee dropped out of the Aug. 3, primary election. Green, who works for a state funded agency, just became aware that a state employee can not run for a partisan office while still employed with the state. ‘I am currently in […]
Ortonville – Although the name sounds rather whimsical, Nic Naks features exceptional decor and gift ideas. Partners Sonja Wilcox-Berriel, Chuck Berriel, Linda Spears, and Noelle Sutherland have joined skills to offer a diverse package of art and gift ideas from goats milk lotions and handmade soap to candles to wrought iron door knockers. ‘The merchandise […]