Ortonville – The village council will name a new coucil member at the April 5 meeting, following the March 22 resignation of Gina Joy Roemer, just seven days after she was elected to council. Council was unable to appoint a replacement for Roemer after a motion to appoint election candidate, Bob Flath, died due to […]
Brandon Twp. – As their names were called out one by one, parents proudly watched their child receive a certificate, with praise and recognition for their involvement within the community. The Brandon Middle School cafeteria was filled with such parents at the 17th annual Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance, sponsored Youth Recognition night on March 30. […]
Brandon Twp – While Pastor Dave Gerber is an Oxford resident, his optimistic soul is in Brandon Township. An optimist is one who takes on a hopeful view. Gerber, who introduces himself as the Pastor of the Lake Louise Church of the Nazarene, ‘home of the happy pastor,? is hoping to extend his bright outlook […]
Brandon Twp – Last week, fitness members from Curves for Women of Ortonville broke their own record by donating more than 2,000 pounds of groceries to the St. Anne Food Pantry. As part of an international Curves food drive, called ‘Food for Friends,? Curves owner Rita Skelly offered to waive service fees for one week […]
Brandon Twp. – When Brandon Township resident Frank Fenton met Ashley Desrochers, he was reminded that there are ‘really good teens? in this world. ‘Ashley is an energetic person on a mission,? said Fenton, adding the teen deserves support in her efforts to help people in need. Since she was 10, Desrochers, now a Brandon […]
Brandon Twp -Camp Nahelu was once a religious camp for children from across the United States, but will soon be the site of a cluster development for more than 31 homes on Perry Lake, in Brandon Township. In the first of two required public hearings, on April 5, the Brandon Township Board approved rezoning more […]
nWork stalls at the Old Mill – Stowell stated the reconstruction of posts and beam, and mold remediation work at the Old Mill is not progressing as quickly as expected. Township Clerk Jeannie McCreery said the contractor is waiting for lumber materials. Mill repair project architectural planner Dave Donnellon requested the township board transfer the […]
Ortonville – Lynne Lane is crazy about ‘I Love Lucy? and it’s that passion for the 1950 era Ricardo lifestyle that led Lane and her husband Rick Zwiefel into a life of hunting and selling antiques. The treasure hunters are the owners of the hit new Ortonville business, Antiques in the Village. By mistake, their […]
Brandon Twp. – While the price tag is astounding, Brandon Fire Chief Bob McArthur says $304,543 was the low bid to build the new fire truck. However, the chief requested approval of $310,543 in case any changes need to be made to the rig. McArthur confirmed to the board that the truck will be housed […]
Ortonville – For a monthly payment of $126 per household, Ortonville residents can increase property value and bring the village into the 21st century, with a local wastewater treatment system. On April 12, the village council listened to a comprehensive alternative sewage treatment study, done, and presented by village contracted engineers from Rowe, Inc. Council […]