Volunteer ‘digs’ award

Brandon Twp – Township resident Roger Ingles says his motivation to assist the community is basic. ‘Give the kids of Brandon a decent recreation area.? On Jan. 7, 2004 Ingles was recognized for his dedication to the community when he received the Community Service Award from the Michigan Parks Association. He also received the Brandon […]

Brandon teen had zest for life

Brandon Twp. – In her short life Tiffany Lambiris, 16, was a Brandon teen who left an indelible impression of zest on everyone she met. Lambiris died in an early morning car accident on Feb. 7 where the car she was a passenger in collided with an oncoming pick-up truck. ‘She would set her mind […]

Home damaged in morning fire

By Teri Stiles Staff Writer Atlas Twp. – Her daughter, Alyssa, was home from school, nursing a cold and Julie Crawford was upstairs getting ready for work when she smelled smoke. Within fifteen minutes of her morning shower, Crawford’s house on Cathy Drive in Atlas Township, was filled with smoke and firefighters, from Atlas, Brandon, […]

Herd Road ditching plans continue

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 Township Supervisor, Ron Lapp. ‘Water will always be a problem but we’re hoping this will keep it down to a minimum,? he said after explaining that […]

District to close infant care program

Brandon Twp. – The future impact of cutting the Brandon School District infant child care program will have a substantial effect according to child care Director June Wuopio. On June 30, 2004, Cradle Care, a program for infant to 3 year old children will close due to significant budget cuts affecting the Brandon School District. […]

Ortonville election set

Ortonville – On March 8, Ortonville village residents will vote on two council seats and village president. IncumbentsHarold Batten, appointed in 2002, and Gina Joy Roemer appointed in 2003 currently occupy the seats. The Village President seat currently held by Sue Bess will also be decided on March 8. Batten, Bess and Roemer have all […]

Brandon deputy treasurer introduced

Brandon Twp. – After working for a financial planner for several years, Brandon Township resident Linda Cotton jumped at the chance to work in the community she has live in for the past eight years. On Monday, Feb. 16, Cotton was introduced to the board as the part-time deputy of choice for the treasurer’s department. […]

U.P. mushing

Brandon Twp. – After working for a financial planner for several years, Brandon Township resident Linda Cotton jumped at the chance to work in the community she has live in for the past eight years. On Monday, Feb. 16, Cotton was introduced to the board as the part-time deputy of choice for the treasurer’s department. […]

Police report tops Brandon Twp. meeting

*Crimes down/Accidents increase: Crimes including complaints, tickets, arrests, and drunk driving arrests decreased in the fourth quarter of 2003. Auto accidents increased from 80 in the third quarter of 2003 to 111 in the fourth quarter, according to a report from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Brandon Substation. Oakland County Sheriff Brandon Substation and Sgt. Tim […]

School drop-offs snarl M-15 traffic

Brandon Twp – For about 20 minutes each workday morning, M-15 near Brandon Middle School transforms into a parking lot. The congestion, says local law enforcement, is caused by motorists dropping off students, clogging the middle school entrance, which is not designed to handle the excessive traffic. ‘The ingress and egress to the school is […]

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