By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Travelers on M-15 will get a warmer welcome to the township next year with the installation of two new signs. The township board approved with enthusiasm an offer by Tyler Solo to build two ‘Welcome to Brandon Township? signs as his Eagle Scout project. ‘I’m very excited about […]
Brandon Twp.- November has arrived and as many look forward to the holidays, OCEF seeks help to make both Thanksgiving and Christmas more joyous celebrations for those in need in this community. The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund will assist about 200 families this holiday season and is currently accepting sign-ups from low-income households within the […]
Brandon Twp.- Elizabeth McGhee traveled to west Africa just two months ago and even amidst an Ebola outbreak in the region, would return to help combat the disease if invited. The virus, also known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, has infected more than 10,000 people in Africa in the latest outbreak, killing nearly half, and cases […]
A former Brandon Township man will not stand trial for murder until next year. On Oct. 17, the pre-trial for Charles Patrick Leppan, 42, was continued to Jan. 16, 2015 and a jury trial date of Nov. 3 was vacated by Judge Rodney Cortez at the San Bernardino Superior Court in California. ‘This is standard […]
Brandon Twp.- The school district is in ‘great condition,? according to its most recent audit. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, the district received at the Oct. 20 school board meeting an unmodified opinion from Plante & Moran, the highest level attainable from the auditors. ‘Overall, the district did a great job with […]
Brandon Twp.- Jon Dean loved the Disney animated classic ‘Robin Hood? as a kid. Now the 17-year-old will bring the outlaw character to life. The Brandon High School junior will act in his first role ever and be the star of ‘Robin Hood,? with performances at 7 p.m. on Nov. 13, 14, and 15 on […]
Brandon Twp.- When Jordan Park took to the stage to perform at the Grand Ole Opry with 359 other choir students on Oct. 29, she was in good company? the singers comprised the top 1.8 percent of high school choir students in the nation. ‘It was amazing how down to earth it was,? she said. […]
Brandon Twp.-The speed limit of 50 mph on M-15 is appropriate, according to a traffic study conducted by the Michigan Department of Transportation. The traffic study was ordered by township officials last year after two fatal accidents that occurred within five months of each other in nearly the same location, by McDonald’s, in the 900 […]
Brandon Twp.-About 15 citizens attended an Oct. 30 recreation workshop in which the planning commissions of both the township and the Village of Ortonville took public input on the recreation master plan. The township’s 5-year recreation plan expires this year and needs to be renewed. The village wants to add information to the plan in […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Santa’s making a list and checking it twice. The Community Christmas Toy Store is gearing up for Christmas and seeking help from the elves. Area residents will see jars for cash donations this week, and next week will see boxes ready to receive gifts of new, unwrapped toys, […]