Brandon Twp.- When 800 bicyclists rolled into the township June 28, Ann Walker, 70, was among them. Walker and the other cyclists stopped at Brandon High School to camp, just one of their stops in the annual Pedal Across Lower Michigan tour. This year’s ride, from June 23-29, began in St. Joseph and ended in […]
Brandon Twp.- The nation marked Independence Day this week and many Americans will exercise one of their most cherished freedoms, the right to vote, in next month’s primary, as well as in the November election. Here in the township, Clerk Jeannie McCreery and her staff have much to do for the two elections and she […]
Brandon Twp.- What does the library mean to you? What do you want it to be in the future? Library officials are seeking answers to these questions and more through surveys and two focus groups planned for 5-6:30 p.m., and 7-8:30 p.m., July 12 at the library, 304 South St. ‘We are formulating a new […]
A tax on some services approved by state lawmakers on Oct. 1 is drawing mixed reviews from local business owners. Services to be taxed at a 6 percent rate beginning Dec. 1, according to news reports, include a variety of services considered luxuries, or not essential for day-to-day living. The services tax is one-half of […]
A 19-year-old Brandon Township woman wanted by police was captured in Pontiac last week and arraigned on charges of felonious assault and malicious destruction of property. Samantha Leighann Layman was arraigned on the charges on Sept. 29 at Sixth Judicial Circuit Court, the day after police located her at her grandmother’s home. Bond was set […]
Ortonville- A blend of the old with the new is offered at The Village Photographer, 421 Mill St. ‘Our focus is good, clean, quality photography, along with keeping up with trends, at an affordable price,? says Bob Flath, who officially opened the studio with son Robert on Oct. 1. ‘We’re giving a new look to […]
Brandon Twp.- After four cameras were stolen from the cable studio at Brandon High School in August, the township board at their Oct. 1 meeting approved the replacement of two cameras, at a cost not to exceed $5,100. A report of the theft was filed on Aug. 27 after Cable Coordinator Greg Normand discovered the […]
Brandon Twp.- An art-filled evening is planned for this year’s major library fundraiser? an art auction set for 6 p.m., Oct. 20 at the library, 304 South St. ‘We chose an art auction because we thought it would be different and fun,? said Zoe Pearson, public relations director for the library. ‘There is no obligation […]
Brandon Twp.- Wanted: Caring adult or teenaged volunteers to work with children in grades K-4 one-on-one, helping with homework and reading skills one or two hours a week. The STARS program, which began last month, is popular, has reached full enrollment capacity and now has a waiting list, but volunteers are needed to assist the […]
Poll worker Bea Richards will never forget the primary election with the angry voter. The ballots that year had Republican candidates on one side of the ballot and Democrats on the other. The man did not realize the ballots were two-sided, with Republican candidates on one side and Democrats on the other. ‘He said, ‘What’s […]