Brandon Twp.-For Jim Warren’s 65th birthday, he received his best gift ever- a second chance at life. Lynette Bailey gave Warren a kidney on Jan. 18th, the day after his birthday. The gift may enable Warren to see at least 20 more birthdays. Bailey, a Goodrich resident, celebrated her birthday Feb. 19. ‘How many people […]
Brandon Twp.-For Jim Warren’s 65th birthday, he received his best gift ever- a second chance at life. Lynette Bailey gave Warren a kidney on Jan. 18th, the day after his birthday. The gift may enable Warren to see at least 20 more birthdays. Bailey, a Goodrich resident, celebrated her birthday Feb. 19. ‘How many people […]
Brandon Twp.- Music is playing, the lights are dimmed and drinks are flowing, just another day on the job for Joyce Caron. A bartender at Bullfrogs, Caron smiles as a regular customer takes a seat and gets him a beer, chatting a bit before quickly moving around the bar to serve another customer. ‘I’ve met […]
Ortonville- Advances in technology make updating computers a routine for some. Now, those who are updating can give children what may be their first chance at owning a computer. Fred and Sue Howard are seeking donated computers and parts to refurbish for the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund to benefit low-income families with children. ‘This will […]
Ortonville- Village officials hope to acquire within the next two weeks the first of several homes they will demolish or rehabilitate as part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The Neighborhood Stabilization Program is a federal grant established in October. Oakland County is receiving 17.3 million through the program and last month, $491,932.92 was formally approved […]
Brandon Twp.- In Joe Boston’s backyard is a windmill, about 20 feet in height, with several long blades at the top. He uses the device to charge batteries for a backup sump pump, in an area where power is frequently lost during storms. Wind turbines haven’t swept across the township yet, but in anticipation of […]
Steve Koslowski started a charity golf tournament a few years ago driven by a desire to contribute to the building of a cafeteria at a Jamaica orphanage. With the cafeteria built, the Brandon Township resident is now focusing on roof repairs for the Swift-Purscell Boys Home, but has also turned his attention to the needs […]
Brandon Twp.- Two local residents are raising awareness about the Transition Towns movement and inviting others to join them on their quest to build community. Pam Bytner-Kilbarger attended a workshop in Ann Arbor on the Transition Towns Movement. According to transitiontowns.org, Transition Towns are communities working to respond to the challenges and opportunities of peak […]
The Brandon School District began accepting schools of choice applications for the 2009-2010 school year Friday, but even with several Pontiac and Flint schools closing, Pupil Services Coordinator Patti Dixon does not expect a dramatic increase in students. Brandon participates in the schools of choice 105 program and 105c program, meaning the district can accept […]
Ortonville- The question was, is the Main Street program meeting expectations after its first year? The answer was yes, times ten. Representatives from Main Street Oakland County and the National Trust’s Main Street Center evaluated Ortonville’s 2005 Main Street progress during a day-long visit Feb. 7. The ten criterion used to rate the economic development […]