Brandon Twp.- The good news is, crime in the township decreased in 2008. But beware: Obey the traffic laws or face a ticket? deputies issued 1,858 citations last year, compared to just 816 in 2007. ‘It is an honor to go in front of the township board and give such a gleaming report of our […]
Brandon Twp.- Residents hoping to get some relief on the assessed value of their home can appeal to the Board of Review during a hearing next week. The board, consisting of three township residents who have taken classes regarding assessments, will hear cases by appointment only on March 9, 10 and 16. The March 9 […]
Ortonville- A troubled economy has residents turning to the library. ‘Since the downturn in the economy, we’ve been busier,? said Brandon Township Library Director Paula Gauthier. ‘We’ve seen an increase in circulation of about 17 percent.? Librarians are also reaching out to help patrons who have lost their jobs and/or are in danger of losing […]
A former Davison man who broke into a Brandon Township home more than two years ago has been sentenced to 72 months to 30 years in prison. Donaven Guy Thorn, 32, was sentenced on Feb. 26 by Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Denise K. Langford Morris, and also received a sentence of 36 months to […]
Brandon Twp.- The township board made amends at their March 2 meeting? in more ways than one. The board unanimously voted to lower the cost of renting recreation fields at the Brandon Township Community Park to $25-$35 per hour, amending last year’s decision to charge $40 per hour for games. The $25 per hour fee […]
Brandon Twp.- A group of about 40 school officials, parents and concerned community members met on Feb. 27 to discuss issues including substance abuse prevention and grief support. The meeting held at the Brandon School District Central Office was prompted, said Superintendent Lorrie McMahon, by concerns following the death of former Brandon High School student […]
Ortonville- Help wanted. Village officials are looking to hire two full-time laborers for the Department of Public Works to replace the two they fired about six weeks ago. ‘We didn’t advertise right away, because we needed to get things squared away and see who we needed and that sort of thing,? said Village Manager Ed […]
CC Weber describes it as probably the most intense moment of her life. The Goodrich varsity wrestling team was up by just one point, 27-26, going into the last match of their semi-final against Saginaw Swan Valley at the state championship last weekend at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. Weber, competing in the 103 weight […]
Brandon Twp.- When David Ollie Ray called to inquire about registering his sons at Belle Ann Elementary, he was told they would definitely be the minority. He thought she was talking about his children, who are black. She was actually talking about him and his partner, Willie Ray, who are gay. ‘We had two minority […]
Brandon Twp.- Carrin Weirauch is a ray of hope for wannabe entrepreneurs in a dark economy. The owner of Down to Earth Toys has been named ‘Home-based business champion of the year for the State of Michigan? by the U.S. Small Business Administration and is finding tremendous success a little more than a year after […]