Weight loss resolutions are common at the start of the new year and at any age. The key to success, however, is to set attainable and specific goals, say local health and fitness gurus Nancy Boch, a lifestyle and weight-loss management counselor, and Jessica Arundel, owner of Ortonville-based In Motion Anytime. Rather than aiming for […]
Brandon Twp.- Robotics is back. After years without a robotics team in the district, the school board approved Truck Town Thunder Robotics as the official Brandon/Holly team. ‘I’m excited about this team,? said Andrew Spiece, Brandon High School technology teacher and co-coach of TTTR, along with Tony Ceccacci. ‘Brandon needs something like this. It attracts […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- In Toni Schlaire’s Kindergarten class at Oakwood Elementary, students have a new seating arrangement. Instead of the traditional chairs, the children sit on exercise balls. ‘I wanted to implement the balls to see the effect on the students and see if it would improve behavior, attention, and time […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board unanimously approved a motion at their Jan. 11 meeting to offer an early retirement incentive to teachers in the district. ‘The package is very fair for the teachers,? said Superintendent Lorrie McMahon. ‘Any incentive like this encourages good, experienced teachers to leave, but we’re excited about the new teachers we’ve […]
Septic tank inspections may soon be required every five years for homes in Brandon and Groveland townships. A proposed ordinance that is intended to eventually have all 80,000 septic systems in Oakland County on a five-year inspection cycle could be presented as early as May 16 to the general government committee of the Oakland County […]
Brandon Twp.- When the 4 p.m. Wednesday deadline passed, the clerk’s office had nine applicants for appointment to the open township board trustee seat. The candidates who will be considered by the township board at their next meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 19 at the township offices, 395 Mill St. are: nTodd Blake, […]
Brandon Twp.- Fred Morden is spreading the word? Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance needs help. ‘We’ve lost a lot of funding because of the economy and our sponsors cutting back,? said Morden, BGYA caseworker. ‘We’re trying to get more volunteers for the programs, more people involved with the board, with specific committees, or those who are […]
Brandon Twp.? Robert Snelling, 19, has been interested in joining the military since he was about 8-years-old. He says he’s always been patriotic and wants to fight for his country. But one of the main reasons Snelling, a Brandon High School senior, is interested in joining the Army is because of licensing and trading skills […]
Ortonville- Village business and property owners are invited to a town hall meeting Jan. 25 to discuss the challenges they are facing this year and possible solutions that the Downtown Development Authority can offer. ‘The DDA was created so we can funnel funds into the downtown area, and we might as well have the business […]
Brandon Twp.- Court-ordered breathalyzer tests and accident reports are no longer free in the township. As of Monday, Jan. 18, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon Substation will charge $5 per court-ordered breathalyzer test and $5 for the first two pages of accident and incident reports. A $1 fee will be charged for each additional […]