Easter Food collection, Distribution

Brandon Twp.- Historically, charitable donations increase more around Thanksgiving and Christmas, but one local charity is hoping residents remember the need is also great at Easter, as well as year-round. ‘At Easter, it’s hard to get the food we need, because our snowbirds are still gone,? said Ortonville Community Emergency Fund President Karyn Milligan-Thompson. ‘The […]

Push yourself: Extreme Fitness Studio

Groveland Twp.- Finding the motivation to workout can be difficult, but it may be just a little easier with the opening of a new business in the township. Extreme Fitness Studio, 250 Ortonville Road, Ste. F, opened April 11 next to Anytime Fitness. Both businesses are co-owned by Brian Dunaway, but Anytime Fitness is filled […]

‘There’s no stopping me?

By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Groveland Twp.- When Ramona Ludvigsen closed her interior design business in 2006 due to the poor economy, she felt like part of herself had been amputated. ‘It had been my life,? said the township resident, who had owned the business in Clarkston for 12 years and had spent many more […]

Food smarts: Kitchen Assistant, Couponista at library

Brandon Twp.- With rising food prices and falling or stagnant incomes, many people are looking for ways to save on their grocery budget. The township library will host two programs this month in an effort to help. ‘Kitchen Assistant,? in which author and cook Darla Jaros shares quick and easy cooking ideas for those on […]

Food smarts: Kitchen Assistant, Couponista at library

Brandon Twp.- With rising food prices and falling or stagnant incomes, many people are looking for ways to save on their grocery budget. The township library will host two programs this month in an effort to help. ‘Kitchen Assistant,? in which author and cook Darla Jaros shares quick and easy cooking ideas for those on […]

Brandon CERT team honored by township

Brandon Twp.- The helpers need help. The Brandon Community Emergency Response Team was honored at the township board meeting April 4 as part of Volunteer Recognition Month. The team, comprised of 35 township residents, offers assistance to the fire department and community in a variety of ways. They provide traffic control during events such as […]

Oakland County Home Improvement Program

Falling property values have made selling homes a challenge, but Oakland County can help you make your current home nicer, without costing you anything until you move. The Oakland County Home Improvement Program, funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, has been in existence since 1975 and is designed to help low […]

Opponents call for closing door on schools of choice

Brandon Twp.- Schools of choice has been in place in the district for 15 years, but has never been reviewed, despite controversy over the program which allows students who reside elsewhere to attend school here. It’s under review now. During a school board study session on March 29, Superintendent Lorrie McMahon recommended schools of choice […]

Mission: Africa

Water is the most basic of human necessities and something many Americans take for granted. But it’s something D’Anna Dettore-Keeble has a new appreciation for after her trip to Africa in October. The Brandon Township resident traveled to the Pokot region of Kenya on a medical mission trip. Now she has a new mission? to […]