Ortonville–The Brandon Fire Department is looking at property on M-15 for a new fire station. Last Monday, Fire Chief Bob McArthur received unanimous approval from the village council to have an appraisal, cost of which is not to exceed $3,000, done on a 14-acre parcel of land adjacent to MacPhee’s Restaurant. The Brandon Township board […]
Brandon Twp.-A forum is set for 7 p.m., May 5 at the library to discuss problems the library is having with large numbers of children in the facility after school. Library director JoAnn Gavey has sent letters out to invite approximately 150-200 members of the community to the forum, including township, village, school, police and […]
Ortonville? Village Manager Paul Zelenak is involved in contract negotiations to be the Bloomfield Hills city manager. After discussions more than a week ago, an offer was extended to Zelenak, said Bloomfield Hills Mayor Michael Zambricki. ‘Paul has agreed in principle to come join us pending final details of the contract,? Zambricki said. ‘We’re outlining […]
Donations are being sought for the 2005 Senior Lock-In, planned for May 26 at Brandon High School. The all-night party is in honor of graduating seniors, is drug and alcohol-free and is hosted by parents of the graduates. Donations of cash or promotional items are appreciated. Details: (248) 627-1822.
Cadillac Asphalt was the low bidder for the South Street project at a cost of $217,334.82. The bid was accepted and work on South Street will begin in mid-June. A pre-construction public meeting will be scheduled for May.
In a March food drive, the members of Curves, 1552 S. Ortonville Road, raised 2,114 pounds of food for the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund. Curves franchise members around the world give food to local food banks as part of ‘Food for Friends.?
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]