Brandon Twp.- Brittany Ward watches as Brian Andrus lifts Scout Crowell above his head on stage during a rehearsal for ‘Oklahoma!? Crowell is balanced with arms outstretched and Andrus holds her in the air for a few moments. While the two students look fairly comfortable now, Ward, the musical’s director, notes it took perhaps a […]
Brandon Twp.- A good time is brewing at the library. The Michigan Brew Supply Company will present ‘Make Beer, Taste Beer,? from 3-6 p.m., March 5, at the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St. The program is free. ‘It’s home brewing 101,? said Nicole Vanschagen, co-owner of Michigan Brew Supply Company, in business since […]
Ortonville- The weather was wintry this week, but village plans for summer are underway. Area residents are invited to attend a Beets, Beats and Eats focus group meeting at 6 p.m., March 1, at the Old Town Hall. Dinner will be provided as members of the Downtown Development Authority review past seasons of the community […]
Brandon Twp.- Students who attend Brandon Schools but live in Groveland Township will continue to pay a $6 fee per year if they want a Brandon Township Public Library card. Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Michael Warren issued an opinion and order in the civil suit Brandon School District v. the Brandon Township Public Library […]
Brandon Twp.- Students who attend Brandon Schools but live in Groveland Township will continue to pay a $6 fee per year if they want a Brandon Township Public Library card. Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Michael Warren issued an opinion and order in the civil suit Brandon School District v. the Brandon Township Public Library […]
Brandon Twp.- The Brandon School Board will vote on ratification tonight of a three-year contract with the Michigan Education Association, representing about 200 teachers in the district. The tentative agreement will have a change in the school calendar year, following a mandate from Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the State of Michigan that the school year […]
Brandon Twp.- And then there were two. School board trustees will decide which of two candidates will be the next superintendent during a meeting set for 6 p.m., Aug. 20 at the Brandon Middle School media center, 609 S. Ortonville Road. Prior to the special school board meeting, a subcommittee will answer questions and hear […]
Susan McDowell has plenty of drive, she just needs a car. The former Brandon High School special education student dreams of opening a bed and breakfast in northern Michigan one day, but for now, she’s working two jobs? one she loves at the Palace Restaurant Management Group as a pastry cook, the other at Taco […]
Brandon Twp.- Tom Rodenbaugh is retiring as the Brandon High School athletic director due to medical reasons. Brandon School Board members approved the hiring of Rodenbaugh in April 2006 as athletic director for both the high school and middle school, replacing Larry Lamphere, who resigned. Rodenbaugh also served as assistant principal at Brandon High School. […]
Brandon Twp.- Six candidates are trying for two seats on the Brandon School Board. The Oakland County clerk’s website listed the candidates trying for the two available 4-year terms following the passing of the petition filing deadline Tuesday. The candidates are Debra Brady, Diana Kowalski, Maria Lauinger, Sherryl A. McLaughlin, Al Manfroni, and Debbie Schummer. […]