Brandon Twp.- Just a few weeks ago, the district sent another class of graduates out into the world, but Superintendent Matt Outlaw plans to establish a new Class of 2015 this fall, consisting of alumni with impressive accomplishments. Nominations are now being accepted for the inaugural class of the Brandon Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame. […]
Brandon Twp.- Church membership may be down, but Janine Plum is hoping to make some new disciples. As the new pastor of Seymour Lake United Methodist Church, she is reaching out to the community. ‘The UMC has experienced a decline in membership, but it’s not solely about membership, it’s about discipleship,? said Plum. ‘This generation […]
Ortonville- A crime spree ended in a hit and run serious injury accident June 25 and the arrest of a 19-year-old village man who is facing six felony charges. Kenneth Scott Parker, 19, was arraigned on a 6-count felony warrant at 52-2 District Court. Charges include one count of unlawful driving away of a motor […]
The Oakland County Fair has a long history with various locations? the fair dates back to the 1860s when troops were trained in Pontiac for the Civil War. The fair moved around, but in 1947 became the Oakland County 4H Fair and was located on Perry Street in Pontiac until 1971 when it moved to […]
What are the happiest days of your life? Many of us probably share similar answers. Mine include the day I married my husband and the day our daughter was born. Both occasions signaled the beginning of amazing journeys, as you know if you are married or a parent. June 26, 2015 was a happy day […]
Brandon Twp.- June 26, 2015 will be remembered in history as the day the United States Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right in all 50 states. For Willie and David Ollie-Ray, township residents, the date is yet another to celebrate in their life together. ‘I am excited!? said Willie on Wednesday. […]
Ortonville- The village council has approved ballot language for a November vote on a proposed wastewater treatment system. The council unanimously approved at their June 22 meeting a sewage disposal system contract proposition to be submitted to the Oakland County Elections Board. If the language is approved by the county elections officials, the proposition will […]
Ortonville-A divided council has approved reopening the long-shuttered Skate Park. Council Member Liz Waters made a simple motion to ‘reopen the Skate Park as soon as possible? at the June 22 council meeting. The motion was approved by a 4-3 vote, with Waters joined in voting yes by council members Debbie Baker, Tonja Brice, and […]
Brandon Twp.- Prints and drawings by some of the world’s most famous artists are no longer on public display at the Detroit Institute of Arts due to their fragile nature, but locally there is an opportunity this week to see and hear about these treasured works in a special program. Constance Corrigan will present ‘Ordinary […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ortonville- The village council unanimously approved at their June 22 meeting the 2015-16 budget, with matching revenues and expenditures of $730,825. The budget will leave the village with a projected ending general fund balance of $432,558.85, or 62 percent, a slight decrease from the existing fund balance of $461,094.71. ‘We’re […]