Groveland Twp.- On Monday, 4-year-old A.J. Burger of Ortonville had his first skiing lesson. ‘That was fun,? said A.J. as he came to a stop alongside Ski Instructor Gerry Chalifoux on the bunny hill at Mt. Holly Ski Resort, 13536 Dixie Highway. Mt. Holly opened for the season Nov. 27 and this week, A.J. wasn’t […]
Brandon Twp.- The school district has not had a police liaison officer since the board cut the position in July. Now, more than three months into the school year, the district is feeling the effects of his absence and building principals have brought concerns to Superintendent Lorrie McMahon about not having the school liaison officer. […]
Brandon Twp.- School board members will have five candidates to interview on Monday night for appointment to a trustee seat. When the deadline passed at 4 p.m. Wednesday, five district residents, Sherry Bonadies, Cody Hibbs, Douglass Kneller, Kevin McClellan and Denise Vanden Bossche, had applied to be appointed to the seat vacated by Beth Nuccio, […]
A Grand Blanc man accused of indecently exposing himself to an 11-year-old girl at a Brandon Township campground had his bond reduced and will be allowed contact with his own children. During a preliminary exam conference Nov. 29, 52-2 District Court Judge Joseph Fabrizio lowered the bond for Curtis Burkhardt to $10,000 and will allow […]
Ortonville- The children were nestled all snug in their beds. Twenty women who have made more than 150 pillowcases to donate to children this Christmas may be hoping for that, but the pillowcases are in need of pillows to stuff them with. Brenda Heffernan, owner of Mabelena Quilting Supplies and Comforts, 470 Mill St., is […]
Brandon Twp.- Military families will receive a special gift this Christmas, made right here in the township. About 50 blue spruce Christmas trees grown at the Candy Cane Christmas Tree Farm, 4780 Seymour Lake Road, have been delivered to the Scott Air Force Base in Illinois as part of the Trees for Troops program. On […]
Brandon Twp.- Less than a minute. That was the length of a public hearing regarding the budget Monday night when no residents spoke on the matter. About two hours later, after a year of workshops, debate, and controversial cuts, the General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2011 was adopted 5-2 by the board. Treasurer Terry […]
Ortonville- The skate park, replacement of a bridge, and the financial outlook for the village were among the topics of discussion at a village council study session Dec. 6. New Council President Wayne Wills called the study session to inform the council, which includes several newly elected members, on village issues. The Village Skate Park […]
Brandon Twp.- Just before the snow flew, three township roads received new gravel. Another 25 roads in the township will have to wait until spring when the weather clears. On Nov. 24, the Road Commission for Oakland County, using Tri-Party funds, graveled Stanton Road between Baldwin and Dartmouth roads. RCOC employees then put gravel down […]
Brandon Twp.- One of every three students in the district receives free or reduced lunch. Belle Ann Elementary has the lowest percentage eligible of any building in the district, at 25 percent; at Brandon High School, 31.92 percent of students are eligible; at Brandon Middle School, 36.7 percent are eligible and at the alternative high […]