Ortonville – For council member Harold Batten every vote really does count. On Monday, March 8, Batten was re-elected to a full four-year term on the village council, winning his seat with 30 votes over the 29 votes for candidate Bob Flath. Out of the 992 registered voters in the village, a total of 64 […]
Ortonville – On Monday, March 8, the village council motioned to hire long time Brandon resident Deea Emmons to the part-time position of Deputy Clerk/Treasurer. Village President Sue Bess concluded that with the changes in staffing of the last six months, including the promotion of Shane Eliassen and hiring DPW worker Kevin Boom, the addition […]
Brandon Twp – This is only a test ? but pay attention. At 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 23 the Emergency Response and Preparedness Department of Oakland County will kickoff Severe Weather Awareness Week by sounding more than 215 alarms all over the county. The first tornado warnings of the season will be tested on […]
By Teri Stiles Staff Writer Brandon schools – Harvey-Swanson Second grade teacher Amy Kipp was excited when her students participated with a very special reader in the ‘Read Across America? program last week. ‘I was as excited as the kids were,? said Kipp after she explained to her class that Michigan Senator Deb Cherry would […]
Brandon Twp. – There is no better way to meet the face behind the name of a business than to attend the third Annual Business Expo. The business expo is hosted by the Greater Ortonville Chamber of Commerce to showcase and promote the area business resources. ‘With the growth we’ve experienced in the area, this […]
‘Antiques in the Village’will be sponsoring the Greater Ortonville Chamber of Commerce April Fool’s Day Business Mixer, and it’s no joke. When: 5 to 8:00 p.m., April 1 Where: Antiques in the Village, 48 South St., downtown Ortonville. Cost: $5. What: Networking – Gifts – Drawings – 50/50 tickets for sale, Appetizers – Coffee Another […]
By Teri Stiles Staff Writer Brandon Twp – On the average, tornados kill 60 people every year and there is no better way to protect yourself than to plan ahead. The best weapon to guard against being unprepared for severe weather is tornado sirens. Brandon township has had sirens in place since the mid 1980s, […]
Ortonville – Downtown Development Association President Robert Renchik says they continues to work toward making the Main Street program a reality for Ortonville. Because the Main Street application process is an arduous one, Renchik said members of the DDA have developed committees to focus on calling area residents and businesses to encourage involvement within the […]
nNo bikes in the village skate park – The village council forwarded a letter, without action, to Township Recreation Director Fred Waybrant which was drafted by students requesting permission to use bikes in the village skate park. Village President Sue Bess commended the young group for taking the initative to use proper channels when appealing […]
By his record, township resident Doug Palmer (R) is the sort of resident who is involved with the direction of the community, and stays involved until the job is done. On March 15, Palmer, who has been a township trustee for the past four years announced his intention to run for Township Treasurer in the […]