Brandon Twp.- A public meeting Monday night in which district residents were invited to give input regarding the proposed closing of one school building and major changes to others drew less than 70 people, many of whom were district staff. The meeting was held Nov. 26 at the Performing Arts Center, 1025 S. Ortonville Road. […]
Brandon Twp.- Students in two classes here shared an extraordinary school day Nov. 16 with students around the world. ‘Are you ready to go global?? asked district music teacher Mike Medvinsky to students gathered in the ITEC (Instructional Technology Exploration and Collaboration) Center. The answer was a resounding ‘Yeah!? from Rachel Carman’s fourth grade Oakwood […]
After 35 years, a well-known member of the community is moving on. Bob Flath came to Ortonville in 1977 to make his home and a living as the village photographer’capturing area residents and events on film and then digitally as technology changed. On Nov. 26, during their regular meeting, the Ortonville Village Council unanimously approved […]
Brandon Twp.- Sharon Bergman knew there was something different about her child even before daughter Alair was born. Sharon’s pregnancy consisted of nine months of bedrest and in Alair’s infancy, she was unable to settle, would cry herself blue in the car, vomited frequently and couldn’t sleep without being held. Sharon carried her daughter unceasingly […]
Brandon Twp.- After much doubt about whether the township would have a fireworks show at all this year, Brandon Fire Chief Bob McArthur says residents can expect the best show ever. The show begins at dusk July 3, with fireworks set off from the parking lot of Brandon Middle School, 609 S. Ortonville Road. Parking […]
Brandon Twp.- Sue Crowton’s hero lives across the street from her. Crowton came home from a Little League baseball game about 1:30 p.m., June 23, with her son and his friend to get some ice water for the team when she saw smoke coming from her backyard and discovered a fire on her wood deck […]
Tyler Bonner, 17, son of Ortonville business owner David Bonner, was among the top 75 winners at the Sloan Museum’s Summer Auto Fair, which celebrated its 35th year last weekend. Bonner’s 1956 Chevrolet Del Ray was selected from more than 600 entries in the Flint show. The car earned the Saginaw Valley Region AACA Club’s […]
Ortonville- The village council unanimously approved the 2007-2008 budget during their meeting June 25. The final budget, to which changes can always be made, has total estimated revenues of $715,144.72 and total estimated expenditures of $701,944.50. Revenues are up more than $100,000 from last year’s budget of $612,744? in part because of $35,000 transferred from […]
Ortonville- Glennis Hubbard’s decision last week to withdraw her candidacy for a 4-year term as village council trustee means there will be five names on the ballot for that position, and nine names on the ballot overall. In explaining her decision, Hubbard said, ‘When I look at the candidates who are running, I think they […]
Brandon Twp.- The Beach House, 950 S. Ortonville Road, has a new massage therapist. Kristie Burnette is available by appointment from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Evening appointments are also available. Details: (248) 627-3814.