Ortonville- A small but vocal group of residents stated their opposition to a proposed trail on village property during the May 14 council meeting. The residents, most from the Crescent Hills subdivision that is adjacent to the property where the nearly 1-mile trail is proposed, said they have been advised by an attorney that the […]
Goodrich- Taxpayer money and differing opinions on how it should be spent brought some residents out to speak to their local government last Monday. Debate among those in attendance and the council flared when the topic of discussion turned to a proposed pay increase for village employees. Councilmembers Dave Lucik and Patty Wartella were on […]
Brandon Twp.- The symptoms seem simple’the bees just disappear. The cause, however, may be far more complex. Colony Collapse Disorder, the recent honeybee crisis riddling millions of colonies nationwide and resulting in the loss of 50 to 90 percent of some keepers? bees for no apparent reason? has some area beekeepers seeking answers. Ed and […]
Ellsworth ‘Pete? J. Smith, Jr., of Harrison, formerly of Goodrich, died May 12. He was 66. Ellsworth was born August 26, 1940 in Union City, the son of Ellsworth J. Smith, Sr. and Helen Smith. He retired from Grand Trunk Railroad in 2001 after forty years of service. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service […]
Michael A. Willett, of Gaylord, formerly of Ortonville, died May 8. He was 39. Michael graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in business and recreational management. He was the beloved father of Adrianna, Jessie Lynn and Nathan Michael; dear son of Gary and Sandy Willett; brother of Marc (Sherry) and Beth (Bryan) […]
Lucille Saunders was remembered last week as a caring person, dedicated to her family and community. The former Brandon Township and Village of Ortonville clerk died May 14 in Palmetto, Fla. She was 83. ‘She always thought about the community first, as well as the schools,? recalled Clyde Fischer. ‘She was a wonderful person. A […]
Hadley Twp.-Whether it’s Brocker Road without an ‘e? or Broecker, with’an area descendant of the German immigrant family that helped settle the township says we’re all the same. Crenghton Broecker, 81,’a direct namesake of the local thoroughfare in the southern section of the township, says he’s researched his family’s history over the past two centuries […]
By Laurel Droz Staff Writer Goodrich- History came to life this month for some middle school students with an eighth grade trip to Gettysburg, Penn., and Washington, D.C. ‘They loved it, we had a really good time,? said GMS teacher Dawn Robb. The trip took place May 4-8 with about 150 students, staff and parents […]
Zoning Board of appeals NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGULAR MEETING ADDENDUM The Charter Township of Brandon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing May 23, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. at Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462. To hear the following appeals: 1) Appeal # 007-07 Sidwell # 03-30-201-010 Name: Asghar […]
Riding high on a strong showing at the Oakland Activities Association meet two weeks ago and a regional championship last week, Clarkston’s girls track team is riding a tidal wave of momentum into Friday’s Oakland County meet at South Lyon High School. That is, of course, if the Wolves go all out in an effort […]