Brandon Twp.- The number of applications received by Consumers Energy for natural gas service has increased, leading the public utility to approve construction of gas mains on additional roads in the township. Supervisor Kathy Thurman said Consumers Energy has received a total of 346 applications in the second phase of a project extending gas mains […]
Enbridge, the multi-billion dollar company that is replacing an oil petroleum pipeline that runs through both Brandon and Groveland townships, is offering affected municipalities environmental stewardship grants. Municipalities must apply for the grants. Groveland, which has three miles of oil pipeline traversing the township, is eligible for a $15,000 grant, while Brandon, which has six […]
A Brandon High School senior recently expressed his disappointment to teacher Brian Moore that the school didn’t offer AP Physics. He will now have to take it at the University of Michigan, where he will be enrolled in the fall. While BHS offers several advanced placement courses, due to the size of the school and […]
After testing positive for BRCA-2, a mutated gene, last August, Stephanie Venner was told by her doctor that her body was a ticking time bomb. Rather than waiting for the explosion, the Brandon Township resident short-circuited the bomb by having a complete hysterectomy and a preventive double mastectomy. Her sister, Groveland Township resident Tammy Kentros, […]
A 45-year-old Brandon Township man has been charged in several home invasions after being caught in the act May 9. Timothy Darrell Dunn, 45, was arraigned May 10 on two charges of first degree home invasion and one charge of home invasion, second degree. He is currently lodged at the Oakland County Jail on a […]
Ortonville- Apryl Laurin and Tyson Cypher rescue unwanted items and remake, revive, or restore them into desired, unique, and whimsical home d’cor. The co-owners of The Local Relic, 417 Mill St., have made it their mission to fill their new shop with upcycled and repurposed items. ‘We do trash to treasure,? said Laurin, who opened […]
Atlas Twp.- Vickie Kennedy gazed over a scene of destruction in the 7400 block of Gale Road early Wednesday morning, after a tornado tore through Tuesday night. ‘This is my daughter’s house,? she said, crying. ‘We were there all day Saturday.? The two-story home where Ashlee Mahaffy lived with her husband, Tom, and their three […]
Brandon Twp.- In an effort to protect students from outside threats, school officials are increasing security measures district-wide. The school board unanimously approved hiring ROK Systems at a cost not to exceed $130,000 to provide additional security at all student-occupied buildings in the district. ‘Every school will be covered with cameras and a buzz-in system,? […]
Ortonville- A plan to replace the Ball Street Bridge in the village has been delayed due to concerns over an artisan well beneath the bridge. During the May 28 village council meeting, Village Manager John Lyons said the construction company contracted by MDOT for the bridge replacement found an inconsistency in the bridge design that […]
Ortonville- Summer returns this month, as well as Beets, Beats & Eats, the 12-week Friday night extravaganza. The event that features food, music, vendors and fun themes kicks off its 8th annual season June 14 at Crossman Park in the village with an art contest sponsored by Art of Life and a taco dinner provided […]