Brandon Twp.– Training to be an Olympic gymnast requires talent, discipline, dedication and many hours of practice. Girls who are motivated to pursue the lofty goal will soon be able to work toward that dream locally. GRIPS Gymnastics will open in September as a member of the USA Gymnastics junior Olympics program. A parent meeting […]
Brandon Twp.- High unemployment, stock market dives, increasing foreclosures, bank failures, and bankruptcy in the auto industry has many people wondering when the economy will turn around. For township officials, the answer is? no time soon. Instead, they are bracing for a grim 2010 and even more desperate times in 2011. ‘If we don’t do […]
Ortonville- After nearly 20 years of serving on the village council, Mary Kassuba has resigned her position. ‘I am not effective anymore as a councilmember, and it’s time to move on,? said Kassuba in explaining her decision. ‘I have very mixed feelings about it… I would not do this as a threat, or to play […]
Brandon Twp.- More than two dozen marijuana plants were discovered in a vacant township house recently. Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the foreclosed house in the 1900 block of Oakfield at about 6 p.m., Sept. 27 after a contractor employed to secure the residence by the property owner (the bank) found the plants. […]
Ortonville- The village will have to manage without a manager as a search continues to fill the position vacated by Ed Coy on Sept. 30. During a special meeting Oct. 5, Councilmember Dan Eschmann made a motion, seconded by Aileen Champion, to leave the manager’s seat vacant for the time being and run the office […]
Goodrich- For Debbie Bresler and Julie Quinnell, Angel Food Ministries has proved to be a blessing. The monthly food program, open to everyone regardless of income, offers a variety of meats, fruits, vegetables, desserts and more at prices well below grocery retail. Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road, began taking orders for the […]
Brandon Twp.- Construction began Monday on what will be a $2 million technology center in the school district. SKANSKA USA is building the 7,600 square-foot Instructional Technology Exploration and Collaboration Center. The project is an addition to the Brandon Middle School and funded as part of the $73 million bond approved by voters in 2006. […]
Groveland Twp.- The smell of cedar fills the air on a recent Thursday morning. Several men are using tools such as table saws, sanders and a drill press to work on wood in the basement of a home. More wood is stacked nearby. It’s the weekly meeting of the Woodworking Club and today, members are […]
Ortonville– Next. Less than five days after she started, Judy D. Andersen resigned the position of village manager. Andersen, who was hired July 12 and started work July 18, abruptly resigned July 22. ‘I’m terribly sorry,? she said. ‘I was enjoying the appointment.? Andersen left to take a position as a financial analyst with the […]
Brandon Twp.- The car is a red ?51 Chevy. It has white vinyl seats and door locks that are topped with red dice. A message on the glovebox reads, ‘Buckle up, shut up, hang on, this ain’t no hayride!!? Owner Dan Barnes turns the key in the ignition and revs the 440 Chrysler motor. The […]