Brandon Twp.- Jeff Maxson says he is moving forward with establishing a charter school in this area, but it appears unlikely it will be in a vacant building that the Brandon School District owns. A purchase request for the Sherman Center, 300 Sherman Court, was on the agenda of a special school board meeting April […]
Ortonville- To have and to hold, for better, for worse. After a nearly year-long courtship and 2-month engagement, Leah West and James Allen married on April 6 at the Old Town Hall in the village, decorated for the occasion with white tulle and ivy, sparkling lights, and purple flowers. Dressed in a black suit and […]
Jamie Broecker was at work last month when her daughter’s doctor left a message on her voicemail. ‘The doctor almost gave me a heart attack,? said Broecker, a 1996 Brandon High School graduate. ‘She left a message and said she needed to talk about Madison’s test results. I was a basketcase.? With mounting anxiety, the […]
Ortonville- Several projects were discussed during a special study session April 9 between the village council and planning commission, including numerous drain and sidewalk repairs, as well as new non-motorized pathways. However, one potential project has garnered far more attention’a wastewater treatment system. ‘The information we have on sewers goes back to 1958,? said Village […]
Brandon Twp.- Children clapped and laughed at the antics of a clown on a unicycle at Belle Ann Elementary recently, but the message with the clown was a serious one? no clowning around outside, where construction is taking place. Skanska USA Building, Inc., sponsored the presentation, ‘Smart Kids Play It Safe? featuring Sammy Safety, the […]
Brandon Twp.- Officials are considering the possibility of two skating rinks at the Brandon Recreation Park located at Oakwood and Hadley roads, a concept that could save residents money. The plan needs township board approval, but residents could see savings in their insurance rates if the board agrees to the rinks and a tank that […]
Brandon Twp.- Michael Angelo Caruso, author and motivational speaker, will promote pro-active communication? the art of solving problems before they happen? during a free presentation 7-8:30 p.m., May 15, at the Brandon Middle School cafeteria, 609 S. Ortonville Road. The event is sponsored by the Ortonville Rotary Club. ‘One of the messages I like to […]
Brandon Twp.- GOB Gymnastics, Dance & Cheerleading, will have tryouts for the GOB Cheer Invasion All-Star team from 1-3 p.m., May 13, at their gym, 142 Harbor Pointe (off M-15). The GOB Cheer Invasion is the gym’s all-star and recreational/competitive cheerleading team. Details: (248) 627-6317.
Brandon Twp.- At a special meeting April 17, the township board appointed Bob Harrison to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Harrison replaces Dale Cunningham, who resigned due to other commitments. He will complete Cunningham’s term, which runs through Dec. 31, 2008. Harrison is a 30-year township resident and recent retired from General Motors.
Ortonville- Brandon deputies were dispatched to C& J Oil Change, 150 S. Ortonville Road, on April 15 after someone shot out the bay windows of the business with a BB gun between 2:35 and 2:42 a.m. Surveillance tapes have been reviewed and Manager Jerry Hight believes the responsible vehicle is a Chevy, possibly a pick-up […]