Brandon Twp.- Edward LaDouceur, a township constable and resident for more than 30 years, died Jan. 21. He was 64. LaDouceur was first elected township constable in November 1972 and was still constable at the time of his death, having never lost an election. As constable, LaDouceur was a process server for the township. He […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- A new group is forming to move development of the park forward in challenging economic times. An organizational meeting of the Brandon Community Park Club will be at 7 p.m., May 13, at the township offices, 395 Mill St. ‘Anyone interested in raising money to help fund park […]
Bill Kazmaier, 3-time ‘World’s Strongest Man,? will be in town this week. The 6?3,? 315-pound Alabama resident who first won the title 30 years ago, will promote health and fitness from 3-5:30 p.m., May 11, at Anytime Fitness, 250 N. Ortonville Road, then travel a short way down the road for a dinner in his […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer A ‘Silver Tsunami? will sweep over Oakland County soon. This natural phenomenon is predicted as the baby boom generation comes of age. The Oakland County Senior Advisory Council met May 3 and presented a year-long data study examining the social, economic, and quality of life impact that the wave of […]
Brandon Twp.- The school district received three proposals last week for privatization of bus service. Superintendent Lorrie McMahon confirmed that three companies have submitted quotes for providing transportation in the district. These companies are: First Student, Inc., based in Cincinnati. According to www.firststudentinc.com, the company is responsible for transporting 4 million students to and from […]
Brandon Twp.- After months of discussion and difficult decisions, the school board has moved one step closer to finalizing a budget for the 2010-2011 school year, approving a list of cuts expected to save the district more than $3.5 million. ‘We have to do this,? said Superintendent Lorrie McMahon. ‘It has been forced on us […]
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office presented its annual awards last week, with three employees from the Brandon substation recognized for superior work. Deputy Gary Godschalk, substation desk officer, received the Professional Excellence Citation. ‘Gary has done a wonderful job,? said Substation Commander, Sgt. Pete Burkett. ‘He is here everyday giving 150 percent, even after 37 […]
Brandon Twp.- When Supervisor Kathy Thurman asked 10 township residents applying in January for appointment to an open trustee seat whether they planned to run for election to the position this fall, all responded yes. At 4 p.m. Tuesday, as the deadline to turn in petition signatures passed, it was revealed that only two candidates […]
Brandon Twp.-A combined 54 years of experience will be lost to the township this month when two valued employees retire. Elections/Human Resources Coordinator Karen McArthur, whose career with the township began in 1976, and Mary Kassuba, who has been deputy supervisor since 1987, will have their last day at the township offices on May 21. […]
Brandon Twp.’Colleen Stringer is known as ‘the treasure hunter? at the Brandon Township Library. ‘X? marks the spot in the local history room for Stringer, whose official title is adult services librarian. The small room contains scrapbooks, history books, old newspaper articles, yearbooks, old records of dog tags and board meetings and even a photocopied […]