Groveland Twp.- At Garret Sans? party to celebrate his graduation from Brandon High School, his aunt presented him with a few gifts. The first he opened was a disposable camera and a note telling him to pack it. The second was a paper airplane and an incomplete sentence: ‘We’re going on a trip to…? The […]
Groveland Twp.- Lyndsey Hof recalls that when she was a little girl, she wanted a crown like the ones worn by beauty pageant winners. Next month, the now 16-year-old Brandon High School junior will compete for a tiara and title of Miss Michigan Teen USA 2007. Hof first considered entering the pageant, an official preliminary […]
Ortonville- The Brandon Township Library has a new library director. After nearly six months as interim library director, Paula Gauthier was given the position permanently at the Aug. 31 library board meeting. The vote to hire Gauthier was unanimous following a search that yielded several candidates, four of which the board interviewed. ‘We had to […]
Ortonville- There were tears, anger, and 568 petition signatures, but none of it could stop approval of a site plan for Pet Supplies ‘Plus.? The Village Planning Commission approved a plan for the business to go into the old Rite-Aid building at 1 Mill St. by a 5-0 vote at their meeting Sept. 5. Members […]
Since Sept. 11 five years ago, Phyllis Welch has noticed people are generally much more cautious with their money and spending. ‘The economy in this area has affected borrowing habits,? says Welch. ‘People are more cautious about taking on anything new.? Fiscal conservatism is one of many changes she has seen after 29 years of […]
Ortonville- In 1990, Sue Howard traveled to Mexico City, where she saw the devastating effects of an earthquake that had struck years before. But she also saw the efforts to help those left homeless by the disaster? efforts made possible by money raised through CROP Walk. Now, Howard is preparing for the 26th annual Ortonville […]
Brandon Twp.- A millage restoration proposal that was on the Aug. 8 ballot and failed by a 4-to-1 margin will not make a repeat appearance on the November ballot. ‘When it gets beat 4-to-1, it’s clear the public is not ready for it at this time,? said Township Supervisor Ron Lapp. ‘The board feels there […]
Ortonville- The recall effort against Village Council President Sue Bess continues. The Oakland County Election Commission will meet at 10:30 a.m., Sept. 14, in the courtroom of Judge Barry Grant, Chief Judge of Probate Court, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac. The commission will review the clarity of language on an official village recall petition form […]
Ortonville- After nearly two years of negotiations, a labor contract has been ratified by the village and Teamsters Local 214 representing the Ortonville Department of Public Works. The village council unanimously approved the ratification at their Aug. 28 meeting after a closed session with their attorney, Rick Fanning. Village Manager Ed Coy described himself as […]
Brandon Twp.- The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is preparing for one of their biggest fundraisers as their stock diminishes and the Michigan economy increases the number of families seeking help from the non-profit organization. ‘Demand is growing with the employment situation in Michigan,? says OCEF member Sue Roberts. ‘Stock and summer contributions are low. This […]