Brandon Twp.- More than a year after Country Oaks Landscape Supply filed a court action appealing the township’s decision to deny rezoning of the business property to C-2 (general business) a settlement has been reached. The township board unanimously approved a consent judgment during their April 2 meeting that will rezone the property at 3967 […]
Brandon Twp.- With the arrival of spring comes the potential for tornadoes, high winds and other severe weather. Members of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) here are now better prepared to handle disaster situations after search and rescue training March 31 at Oakwood Community Church. About 15 volunteers acted as victims in a scenario […]
Chances are, you didn’t win the $640-million lottery jackpot last week. Yeah, I didn’t either. If I had, I wouldn’t be writing this. If you had, you wouldn’t be reading this. Did you play? Not sure what the odds are on that, but I’d say better than average. According to news reports, Americans spent about […]
Brandon Twp.- Fire Chief Bob McArthur has officially announced he will retire in January 2009. ‘It’s time,? he said, adding with a smile that he will use his retirement to go ‘hunting, fishing, and golfing.? McArthur, 61, said he made the decision on when he would retire a few months ago, to allow the township […]
Groveland Twp.- Firefighters were called to a detached garage fire in the 600 block of W. Glass Road about 6:20 a.m., Dec. 1. Groveland Fire Chief Steve McGee said the fire started from a woodstove and burned in a concealed space in the ceiling, causing about $10,000 in damage to the garage. There were no […]
Brandon Twp.- Concertgoers, rejoice. A benefit Christmas concert presented by SLUMCity Coffeehouse is planned for 7:30 p.m., Dec. 14, at the Seymour Lake United Methodist Church Worship Fellowship Center, 3050 Sashabaw Road. ‘My hope is that people will come and be refreshed with the true Christmas spirit? by receiving the gift of music and helping […]
Ortonville- Fred Holling died Dec. 1, after a courageous battle with cancer in which the community was uniting to support him. He was 69. The Ortonville resident and his family had hoped for a stem cell transplant and were in the process of raising funds for the expensive procedure which their insurance companies declined to […]
Brandon Twp.- The planning commission will review the preliminary approval and conditions of a 144-unit apartment complex site plan at the request of the developer. The meeting, with Brandon Forest Lake Company (Silverman), is set for 7:30 p.m., Dec. 11, at the township offices, 395 Mill St. The township granted Silverman Development Company preliminary approval […]
Brandon Twp.- The township board will take public input and approve a budget for 2008 during a special meeting at 6 p.m., Dec. 11, at the township offices, 395 Mill St. ‘It’s a lean budget, very little fat,? said Township Supervisor Ron Lapp. ‘We are anticipating revenues slightly less than $2,378,945 and expenditures the same […]
Brandon Twp.- Heather Odinga walked into an Oakwood Elementary classroom two years ago and announced this district’s first ever Oakland County Outstanding Elementary Teacher of the Year, Debbie Brauher. On Wednesday, she returned to announce the 2012 winner. ‘No way!? exclaimed Mike Medvinsky as Odinga walked in to his music room, accompanied by Oakwood Principal […]