Community Emergency Response Team By Susan Bromley Brandon Twp.- In the event of a terrorist act or natural disaster, the community has a new line of defense in addition to traditional professional emergency services. The Community Emergency Response Team program was begun shortly after Sept. 11, 2001 as part of President George W. Bush’s Citizen […]
Brandon Twp.- Mathew Daigle grew up during the Great Depression. He was one of three senior citizens at the Edna Burton Senior Center and others who recently shared their memories of Christmases when they were children. Toys weren’t plentiful for Daigle during Christmas in the 1930s, in fact, they were pretty rare. Daigle felt fortunate […]
Coming soon to the big screen: a Brandon High School graduate. Adam Rickabus recently returned from New York where he was filmed as an extra in ‘Super Ex-Girlfriend,? a movie to be released next year starring Uma Thurman and Luke Wilson. ‘It was a really, really good experience,? said Rickabus, a 2004 BHS graduate. ‘It […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Jodi and Todd Dowedite rescued Rufus, an adult German Shepherd mix, and Mulligan, a lab mix, from an animal shelter in 2006. A week ago, the dogs returned the favor? alerting their family to a fire that was consuming their home’s attached garage and spreading to the house […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ortonville- The seventh annual CreekFest features more attractions than ever before. The Downtown Development Authority-sponsored event, set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 6, in downtown Ortonville, celebrates waterways in the village and Brandon Township, primarily Kearsley Creek. ‘It’s going to be a fun day for promoting local businesses, family and […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- When Karl Adam participates in a chess tournament in Sweden next month, he will be up against what some people might think are tough obstacles. He must announce his moves in German. He will likely face some tough Russian competition. He must learn the names used in place […]
A 40-year-old Brandon Township man who fled police will serve one year of probation. Kenneth Scott Harrington was sentenced May 15 on the charge of fleeing and eluding, third degree and also received 40 hours of community service. He pleaded guilty to the charge on April 15. According to police reports, a Brandon deputy on […]
Wanted: Opinions on trash and recycling. Brandon and Groveland Township officials are hoping residents will respond to surveys regarding waste hauling in the area. The opinions of Brandon and Groveland Township residents are still being sought regarding waste hauling and recycling services in the area. Both municipalities have posted surveys on their respective websites, www.brandontownship.us […]
Brandon Twp.- Raena Kalfayan lost her best friend, her grandmother, to cancer four years ago. The heartbreaking loss, difficult enough, was made harder to bear because it likely could have been prevented if her grandmother’s cancer, which originated with a bowel tumor, had not been misdiagnosed for seven years. ‘You know your body and when […]
A student from Denmark and one from Germany attended Brandon High School for the 2008-2009 school year and stayed with host families in the area. They shared some of their thoughts on the experience prior to leaving for home. Name: Line Flaga Age: 17 Hometown: Jyllinge, Denmark What has been your most memorable experience during […]