Relive the charming dolls of the past by making a sock monkey from the Brandon Library. Sock monkey kits are a available at the library to make ‘personality plus? treasures. To date the library has sold over 90 kits, which include Mania contest rules and categories. Public Relations Director, Zoe Pearson said Monkey Mania is […]
(Top from far left) Oakland County Sheriff Brandon Substation Deputy Jim Jones, Deputy Gary Spalo, Bill Walter, Mark Preston, Deputy Dave Rheaume, and Rick Wrobleski surround Deputy Jamie Allen sporting a new buzz of solidarity. Allen organized the ‘shave off? after receiving a commitment from Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard to donate toward breast cancer […]
Brandon Twp – After school area teens will soon have access to computers, a quiet study place and a chance to get a jump on homework thanks to a new program at the Brandon Township Library. Beginning Feb. 9 the library will debut The Library Homework Center, a program where area students have access to […]
Brandon Twp – With every election, come speeches of ‘making each vote count.? On Feb. 7, the Michigan Democratic Party is hosting a caucus at the Brandon Township Library, to all registered democrats in the district. When it comes to tangible proof of the power of individual ballots, a caucus provides the foundation to successfully […]
nSnow Emergency Ordinance: At the January 26 meeting, village council approved the adoption of a snow emergency ordinance, effective Feb. 9, 2004. The ordinance will establish regulations and penalties for the removal of vehicles from public rights of way during heavy snowfall, in order not to impede snow removal operations. The ordinance also allows for […]
Brandon Twp. – Monday, Feb. 2, the township board passed a resolution to move forward on Phase II of the Hurd Road ditching project. ‘I’m excited about it,? said Ron Lapp, Brandon township supervisor. ‘Water will always be a problem but we’re hoping this will keep it down to a minimum.? Lapp added that engineers […]
Brandon Twp.- Brandon Township Supervisor Ron Lapp made it official on Wednesday that he will seek a second term as supervisor. ‘We need a township park, the east and west Glass Road realignment project, and a plan to get sewers in here will be top priorities for my next term,? said Lapp, about an hour […]
Brandon Twp. – The Brandon Fire department responded to a 9-1-1 call at 5:30 a.m. Feb. 3, for what turned out to be a smoldering garage on Granger Road. When firefighters arrived there was heavy smoke coming from the building; they were able to control the fire within 25 minutes. Brandon Fire Chief Bob McArthur […]
Brandon Twp – Thanks to the Brandon Library, Ortonville senior Patti Condit can chat with her nephew in the Netherlands anytime she wants’on the computer. Condit and nine other senior members of the community are learning how to use the Internet through a computer class at the Brandon Senior Center. ‘This is a wonderful program,? […]
Property assessment notices: Property assessment notices will go out to all Brandon Township property owners on March 8, 2004. Township supports Creekfest: A resolution to allocate $200 for portable toilets at the second annual Creekfest was approved. The festival will be held in downtown Ortonville June 12. Fire department equipment modification: The board motioned to […]