Brandon Twp.- Residents of the school district who want a better understanding of why their tax bills are increasing are invited to attend a public forum at 6:30 p.m., June 25, at the Brandon High School Performing Arts Center, 1025 S. Ortonville Road. The forum will address the School Bond Loan Fund millage, which is […]
Ortonville- CreekFest has gone from nearly being cancelled two years ago to an event that is experiencing a rebirth. CreekFest began as an educational half-day event 11 years ago, focusing on the importance of water quality and the care of local waterways including Kearsley Creek. While the event still features educational exhibits, a carnival was […]
Brandon Twp.- The library is in deficit by roughly $22,000, with liabilities greater than assets. However, while the general fund balance is negative by about 2.5 percent, transparency and monitoring have been ‘very good? since November. ‘There is more work to be done, but the trend is positive,? said Joe Verlin, a certified public accountant […]
Ortonville- Stefanie Thompson was diagnosed with lymphoma when she was 27, had a stem cell transplant, and now goes to the doctor every six months to make sure the disease isn’t returning. On Saturday, June 14, she walked the track at Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville as a survivor, something she has done every year […]
Brandon Twp.- Two common summer traditions? yard sales and art festivals? will be combined here next weekend. The first annual Community Wide Yard Sale and Art in the Park will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 28 and 29, at the Community Park, 1414 Hadley Road, and sponsored by parks and recreation. ‘I’m excited, we’re […]
Brandon Twp.- The third time was the charm. For the third year in a row, the fire department bid for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant, and their persistence finally paid off? to the tune of more than $120,000. On Friday, June 13, the department was notified they would be awarded a grant of $127,499 to […]
Dennise Sigler’s motto for her new business is ‘from grandmother’s kitchen with love.? For Sigler, a Groveland Township resident, the love that came from her grandmother Violet’s kitchen? Polish food? now comes from a 14-foot trailer. That trailer, with the name ‘Vi’s Polish Cuisine,? will be seen this weekend at CreekFest in Ortonville. ‘My grandmother […]
Brandon Twp.- Raymond Kramer was on his hands and knees picking strawberries on Tuesday, the day before his 94th birthday. As the sun beat down, sweat trickled from the Clarkston resident’s face, but he was cheery as he plucked the ripe fruit at Middleton Berry Farm, 4790 Oakwood Road. ‘I like that this is close […]
The dust hasn’t settled from the Enbridge pipeline yet, nor from the Consumers Energy gas main extension, but a new pipeline appears to be headed straight through Brandon and Groveland townships. Residents that will be directly affected by a new proposed natural gas pipeline received letters this past week from ET Rover Pipeline Company LLC […]
Animals of all kinds, carnival rides, a circus, fun food, pirates, exhibits and contests galore will all be part of the fun for both kids and adults at the Oakland County Fair, July 4-13 at Springfield Oaks County Park, 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg. Behind the scenes making sure the fair runs smoothly are volunteers who […]