Brandon Twp – On Sept. 10 Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 26-year-old Ortonville man for drunk driving in the McDonald’s on M-15. Deputy Ken Wakerly observed the driver turn recklessly into the McDonald’s parking lot so the officer stopped him for questioning. When approaching the car Deputy Wakerly noticed the man’s speech was slurred […]
Brandon Twp. – Township officials say not since the attempt to establish a noise ordinance has the Brandon Township Planning Commission faces such a large number of residents at their planning sessions. However on Sept. 14 more than 40 residents attended a rezoning meeting that would change the zoning status of 20 acres along M-15 […]
Brandon Twp. – In August township residents told the board to ‘act’and act now? at a public hearing to purchase approximately 47 acres from James and Madeline Vantine, near Hadley and Oakwood roads with the intent of building a recreation park. The reality of the facility moved one step closer on Tuesday. After years of […]
Ortonville – It started as a plan for an educational exhibit but through precise handcrafting from members of the Brandon Seniors woodworking club, the miniature scaled model of The Old Mill is more than a dream. ‘It’s spectacular,? said Tom Stowell, president of the Ortonville Historical Society. ‘My idea was to have a simple exhibit […]
Ortonville – With the Sept. 7 delivery of the bridge structure, engineers say South Street will soon be open to through traffic. ‘It’s just a matter of piecing it all together, and barring all other complications it should be together by next week,? said Leanne Homberg-Panduren of Rowe Incorporated. Homberg-Panduren explained that the bridge pieces […]
Brandon Twp. – After serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals board for more than two years Donna Ferrara will now chair the meetings. On Aug. 25 ZBA Chairman Todd Bell resigned his seat due to relocating to Grand Traverse County. Following his resignation, Vice Chairperson Donna Ferrara was appointed to replace him. ‘Brandon Township […]
Brandon Twp – The 94 homes of Long Lake Village are quickly moving toward ground breaking. In terms of design and approval, the project is in the final stages, but Brandon Township Building Department Director Tim Palulian says Silverman Development has a few more steps before the earth moves. The project site plan was approved […]
Ortonville – The weather was cold but the grills were hot at the ‘Heat Stays on in Ortonville? fund-raising barbecue cook off, hosted by Amy Guirey at the Village Pub. Temperatures were chilly and wet on Aug. 21 but eight barbecue contestants battled for a tasty win with their sumptuous grilling concoctions. Hoisting a home […]
Brandon Schools – The Class of 2008 will be more prepared at the end of their high school journey, says high school counselor Terri Santavicca-Hughes, thanks to the success of a program reflected in the Class of 2003. ‘The (2003) seniors were calm, they had the credits they needed and we are realizing the freshman […]
It’s been 10 years but Goodrich farmer Steve Spratt says the prices on his produce may increase following some record low temperatures. ‘This has not been weather to grow vegetables in,? said Spratt, owner of Spratt Farms, 11418 Hill Road, Goodrich. ‘Take it as it comes and expect higher prices.? Spratt is just one of […]