Tony Onica has experienced dozens of earthquakes since he moved to Japan in August 2009 to teach English. The 2005 Goodrich High School graduate says only one or two of those are even worth mentioning, and only because they caused minor delays to the train schedule, which is very rare. Earthquakes happen so frequently in […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board accepted a letter of resignation from former Executive Director of Fiscal Affairs Jamie Cowan on Monday, more than two months after she took an unexplained leave of absence from the district. Superintendent Lorrie McMahon announced Cowan’s resignation at the March 14 board meeting. School Board Treasurer Greg Allar said that […]
Brandon Twp.- School board members and district residents will have an open dialogue on schools of choice during a study session planned for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 29 at the I-TEC Center (adjacent to Brandon Middle School), 609 S. Ortonville Road. Board President Debbie Schummer made the announcement to a packed room at the March […]
In October, when Derek Hanewacker was just 10-months-old, he was diagnosed with Hurler Syndrome, a rare genetic disease. Since then, he has endured almost weekly infusions of crucial enzymes and last month, he had a bone marrow transplant. Luckily, says his mother, Holly Hanewacker, Derek is ‘the best baby ever.? Also lucky for the Hanewacker […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Bob DeWitt has resigned from the township board after more than six years as a trustee. DeWitt, 53, submitted a letter of resignation dated March 10, explaining that he had purchased a horse farm in Addison Township and as of March 15, would have rented and moved out […]
Brandon Twp.- Two years ago, the school board had a study session about their schools of choice program after multiple complaints from parents who reside in the district. Now the school board will revisit the issue, at their next meeting set for 6:30 p.m., March 14, at the central district office, 1025 S. Ortonville Road, […]
Brandon Twp.- Three area businesses will be fined by the Liquor Control Commission after clerks working at those businesses sold alcohol to an underage person last week. A detective and deputy from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office conducted liquor compliance checks on several licensed liquor stores in the township on March 4 with the help […]
Brandon Twp.- For the past ten years, one of the perks of being a firefighter here is tuition reimbursement. Part-time (on-call) firefighters can receive up to $500 and full-time firefighters can receive up to $1,000 annually for tuition costs relating to any degree related to the fire department, including emergency medical services, firefighter technology and […]
Brandon Twp.- Residents seeking to have their roads designated as special assessment districts will encounter a new policy soon. The township board discussed a set of rules for creating S.A.D.s during their March 7 board meeting. After some final costs are determined, the new policy will be submitted to the township attorney and brought back […]
Brandon Twp.- Ted Medlock misses his dog. He is hopeful that someone knows where the 2-year-old pitbull named Brandy is and will help get her back home where she belongs. On Feb. 13, Medlock let Brandy out behind his home in the 3400 block of S. Ortonville Road, between Oakhill and Seymour Lake roads. He […]