Brandon Twp.- The township board has approved new architectural design requirements addressing commercial and multi-residential development. The board approved 6-0 the second reading of a new section added to the architectural design ordinance during their March 5 meeting. Clerk Jeannie McCreery was absent. ‘Our planning commission has been wanting the township to adopt this ordinance […]
Brandon Twp.- Leah Bede and Susan Sigler, fourth grade students at Oakwood Elementary, may be young, but they are determined to make a difference in the lives of homeless dogs. Leah, 10, and Susan, 9, have founded the Leash on Life Dog Club, with the intent of raising money to support local dog rescue efforts. […]
Heavy rain is suspected to be the cause of a power outage in the area on Monday. Power was out for about 2-and-a-half hours’from roughly 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 6, affecting 2,300 customers of DTE Energy in Brandon and Groveland townships and the village of Ortonville. DTE Spokesman John Austerberry said Tuesday […]
The face of Madison Chind will be seen by thousands of visitors to McDonald’s restaurants in Detroit and surrounding areas this month, including the Ortonville McDonald’s. The little girl’s winning smile, dimpled cheek and bright blue eyes are enough to draw anyone’s attention to the paper image that lines McDonald’s trays. But what may be […]
Brandon Twp.- Investing, the stock market, IRAs, 401ks, bonds, CDs’it can all seem overwhelming. How much will you need to retire? What about your child’s college education? A new, free series being offered at the township library, 304 South St., can help you sort through the confusion and assist you in making sound financial decisions. […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board is once again considering the privatization of custodial services. During the March 6 finance committee meeting, Superintendent Lorrie McMahon said school board members agreed to put out a request for proposals, seeking bids from private companies offering custodial services to the district. ‘We are looking into the privatization of custodians,? […]
Every year, Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance recognizes young people who make a difference in the community as volunteers or through acts of heroism. ‘The BGYA volunteers make a huge difference in our community,? said Fran Hotchkiss, BGYA youth recognition chairperson. ‘Volunteers really lighten our load and we appreciate them and the positive difference they make […]
The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund could use some extra help for Easter. The food pantry that serves families in need in the Brandon School District is expecting to assist 200 families with Easter dinners and some candy for children this year. However, with many of the regular OCEF volunteers away for the winter, this time […]
Ortonville- The Village Skate Park will open April 1, as usual. To use the park, however, you must pay a fee. Village officials are implementing new rules this year for the 8-year-old park, including requirements that prior to using the park, individuals must sign a waiver and fill out an application that will be put […]
Ortonville- Will this year’s ‘Night at the Races? be entertaining? You can bet on it. The third annual event in which guests view and bet on horse races is planned for 6:30-9:30 p.m., March 24, at the Old Town Hall, 486 Mill St. Attendees have the opportunity to win a variety of prize packages while […]