Ortonville – Just as robins are a sure sign of spring’so too are utility workers spotted around the South Street Bridge. Village officials announced Feb. 23, that South Street and portions of Church Street will be closed to through traffic from June 10 through Aug.26 to rebuild the 60-year old South Street Bridge. ‘First thing […]
Brandon Twp. – In the Leap Year of 1960, John F. Kennedy proclaimed ‘the Cuban missile gap,? would be the focus of his presidential campaign, Chicago’s Hugh Heffner splashed a grand opening of the Playboy Club and Goodrich, Mich. boasted of identical twins Larry and Garry Ashby of Brandon Township born at Weelock Hospital. The […]
Groveland Twp.- The often congested intersection of Oakwood Road and M-15 will remain without a traffic signal. On Feb. 23, the Michigan Department of Transportation notified both Groveland Township and the Village of Ortonville that after the results of a lengthy study the intersection did not warrant a signal. ‘That intersection is a disaster waiting […]
Ortonville – On March 8, village residents will be asked to choose four out of five candidates, to fill four seats on the village council. Village President Sue Bess, has served as council president for more than 14 years and will be running to secure another two year term as Village President. As a council […]
Brandon Twp. – Bonnie Kerin (R), a 17 year Brandon Township resident announced she will be running for the spot of Township Supervisor, against current supervisor Ron Lapp in the November election. Kerin, 55, saying she is not a stranger to the issues in the community, states and believes that leadership is about careful allocation […]
n Post and beam work: Township Trustee Tom Stowell announced that a contractor has been hired and approved for structural repair on the Old Mill beams and posts. The bid was awarded to Blackstone Construction Services, LLC of Ortonville in November 2003 and the contractors qualifications meet SHIPPA standards for the historical repairs. Stowell says […]
A traffic signal at Baldwin and westbound Seymour Lake roads in Brandon Township is being installed beginning Feb. 26 by the Road Commission of Oakland County. The light is part of the M-24 corridor project and the result of a three year effort by the Brandon Township board, according to Brandon Township Supervisor Ron Lapp. […]
Brandon Twp – In a land use nuisance battle spanning more than two years, thacze township won court approval to demolish the ruins of a Quonset hut on Legault Boulevard. In April, neighbors who currently overlook the twisted mangle of boards, concrete, and medal at 1976 Legault Boulevard, will see vacant land at 1076 Legault […]
Brandon Twp. – Thirty-one year Brandon Township resident, Charlene Carlson is asking residents for another term on the board. On Feb. 13, Carlson turned in her petition to run for a second term as a township trustee. ‘The past three and a half years have been a tremendous learning experience,? said Carlson who is hoping […]
Brandon Twp. – Brandon Township adopted a five- year recreation plan with goals to accommodate growth, thanks to the efforts of Fred Waybrant and Tom Stowell. Brandon Recreation Director Waybrant joined forces with Stowell, a board trustee with extensive grant- writing success in order to build a recreation plan that focuses eventual funding to lead […]