Ortonville- Entries are now being accepted for the Ortonville DDA’s – Main Street 2nd Annual CreekFest Poetry Contest, in participation with the State of Michigan’s River Day Observance. CreekFest is a festival celebrating Michigan waterways and promoting their conservation. Thematic content in poetry pieces will be favored but is not mandatory. Each entry must include […]
Brandon Twp.- Children clapped and laughed at the antics of a clown on a unicycle at Belle Ann Elementary recently, but the message with the clown was a serious one? no clowning around outside, where construction is taking place. Skanska USA Building, Inc., sponsored the presentation, ‘Smart Kids Play It Safe? featuring Sammy Safety, the […]
Brandon Twp.- Officials are considering the possibility of two skating rinks at the Brandon Recreation Park located at Oakwood and Hadley roads, a concept that could save residents money. The plan needs township board approval, but residents could see savings in their insurance rates if the board agrees to the rinks and a tank that […]
Brandon Twp.- Michael Angelo Caruso, author and motivational speaker, will promote pro-active communication? the art of solving problems before they happen? during a free presentation 7-8:30 p.m., May 15, at the Brandon Middle School cafeteria, 609 S. Ortonville Road. The event is sponsored by the Ortonville Rotary Club. ‘One of the messages I like to […]
Brandon Twp.- GOB Gymnastics, Dance & Cheerleading, will have tryouts for the GOB Cheer Invasion All-Star team from 1-3 p.m., May 13, at their gym, 142 Harbor Pointe (off M-15). The GOB Cheer Invasion is the gym’s all-star and recreational/competitive cheerleading team. Details: (248) 627-6317.
Brandon Twp.- At a special meeting April 17, the township board appointed Bob Harrison to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Harrison replaces Dale Cunningham, who resigned due to other commitments. He will complete Cunningham’s term, which runs through Dec. 31, 2008. Harrison is a 30-year township resident and recent retired from General Motors.
Ortonville- Brandon deputies were dispatched to C& J Oil Change, 150 S. Ortonville Road, on April 15 after someone shot out the bay windows of the business with a BB gun between 2:35 and 2:42 a.m. Surveillance tapes have been reviewed and Manager Jerry Hight believes the responsible vehicle is a Chevy, possibly a pick-up […]
Ortonville- Homemade is the theme of Beets, Beats and Eats and vendors are currently being sought for the 2007 12-week summer series in which artisans display their talents Friday nights at Crossman Park. ‘We’re trying to keep this handmade and support the people in our community,? says BB&E Market Manager Pam Belding. ‘It’s an opportunity […]
The Ortonville Chamber of Commerce is accepting scholarship applications until April 27. Four $500 scholarships will be awarded. Applicants must be 2007 graduates and residents of Brandon Township. Applications are available at Oxford Bank in Ortonville and in the Brandon High School counselors office.
Brandon Twp.- Many Americans remember Nov. 22, 1963 as the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Gary Medland also remembers that day as the day he knew he wanted to be a teacher. Medland, now 55, was in sixth grade that fateful day when his male teacher broke the news to the class. The […]