Atlas Twp.- Mark Perry, a CPA for Yeo & Yeo, presented the annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014 at Monday’s township meeting. Since 2004, the township has doubled its general fund balance, swelling from $1.1 million in 2004 and peaking at just over $2.5 million in 2011. […]
Brandon Twp.- More than 300 families responded to a survey about the school district, giving insight about what they like and don’t like and providing valuable information as new Superintendent Matt Outlaw seeks to lead the district in a positive direction. ‘I feel really good about the feedback we got from the survey,? said Outlaw. […]
Tonja Brice, Fran Hotchkiss, and Robin Loughlin all work at the Brandon Township Public Library, and were nominated to do the ‘Ice Bucket Challenge? to benefit the ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Association. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord and is eventually fatal for those who […]
Brandon Twp.- Two years after Enbridge began putting in the new Line 6B oil pipeline in the township, some residents are still waiting for the promised restoration of their property. Phase two of the project, which adds three more miles of pipeline in the township and a pump station, in addition to the three miles […]
Brandon Twp.- Police are seeking anyone with information on an intruder that a 12-year-old girl woke to find standing over her bed last weekend. According to Oakland County Sheriff’s Office police reports, Brandon deputies responded at about 3:33 a.m. Aug. 23 to a mobile home in the 3700 block of Chestnut for a report of […]
Brandon Twp.- A lack of knowledge about the location of Lake Louise has led to a name change on one of the area’s long-standing churches. What was once known as Lake Louise Church of the Nazarene is now the Brandon Community Church of the Nazarene, and the church has a new vision. To celebrate the […]
Nestled among the Appalachian Mountains in Kentucky is Henderson Settlement, begun nearly nine decades ago after a frustrated judge told area residents to ‘kill themselves off? after they refused once again to stand witness against a murderer. Hiram Frakes, a Methodist pastor in the courtroom at that 1925 murder hearing, was inspired to make a […]
Brandon Twp.- Ken Palka said he felt like he was on the witness stand at the Sept. 2 township board meeting, and while several of those in attendance laughed, the auditor appeared to be only half-joking. The meeting did have several components that resembled a courtroom trial, including a defendant (Recreation Director Fred Waybrant), a […]
Brandon Twp.- The planning commission is seeking input from township residents on what kind of development they would like to see in the community. A master plan public study session is planned for 6:30 p.m., Sept. 15, at the township library, 304 South St., Ortonville. ‘It’s not a new master plan, just a review of […]
Brandon Twp.- Time to clean out the closets, the basement, and the garage. The annual OCEF Rummage Sale is coming. ‘We’re asking for household, outdoor and garage items, children’s toys, small appliances and furniture,? said Sue Kelty, rummage sale co-chair. ‘We are also looking for children’s clothing, particularly coats and jeans, and career clothing for […]