Ortonville- Many Americans will celebrate Independence Day Monday and the rights this country enjoys, but here in the village this past Monday, one of those freedoms, the freedom of speech, was debated. Outside the post office, 55 Pond St., on village property between the street and the sidewalk, Tarrajna Dorsey and Armando Cutino stood next […]
For 25 days in May, every step that Beth Nuccio took counted. The Brandon Township resident and Oakland County Commissioner logged 432,827 steps from May 4-May 29 and by doing so, won the first-ever ‘Commissioners Count Your Steps Charity Competition.? As the winner, Nuccio earned $700 for her chosen charity, the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund. […]
Ortonville- Changes to Village Skate Park usage will begin this week. The village council unanimously approved changes at their June 27 meeting that they hope will reduce or eliminate complaints from neighbors as well as improve safety for park users. Those changes include constant supervision of the park while open and a fee and signed […]
Ortonville- In the current economy, budget cuts have become the norm. Not in the village. In a time when many municipalities struggle to meet a recommended fund balance of at least 10 percent, the village has exceeded that amount. Exceeded it by far, in fact. The village council approved a 2011-2012 budget of $438,000 at […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The state requires that school districts have a budget for the next school year in place by July 1 or shut down. The school board here received a 2011-12 budget to review at 5:26 p.m., June 28 and at a special meeting June 29, a motion to pass […]
The most primitive country imaginable is the one Army Captain Justin Quisenberry says he is serving in. The 2000 Brandon High School graduate is nearing the end of his second deployment to Afghanistan. While home on leave last week, he spoke about the country and the progress made during Operation Enduring Freedom, the anti-terrorism offensive […]
Brandon Twp.- Low turnout at a town hall meeting isn’t deterring local officials from spreading the word on the dangers of teenage alcohol consumption. ‘We had a small turnout, but we have to start somewhere,? said Brandon High School Principal Michael Ferguson of the meeting held May 22 at BHS. ‘One of the things statistics […]
Ortonville- Flowers in vases, placemats, tablecloths and a few dozen menus adorned two large tables. Seated at the tables were diners, being waited on by a bevy of waiters and waitresses in aprons, notepads in hand, as well as trays carrying lemonade, popcorn, pizza and more. A restaurant scene, but with a twist? this ‘restaurant? […]
Brandon Twp.- A line of storms that sprang up on July 2 put a damper on the planned Ortonville fireworks. Further confusion arose over the rain date, but ultimately, the show must go on, and did? the next night. ‘There was a mix-up, but we had a great fireworks show, no one got hurt, and […]
Ortonville- The village council has unanimously agreed to approve the hiring of John Lyon as the next village manager. He will start work Aug. 1, pending background and reference check approval. ‘He was the council’s top choice and we extended an offer that he accepted,? said Council President Wayne Wills. ‘I think he will do […]