Student enrollment increases in both Brandon and Goodrich

Both Brandon and Goodrich school districts are growing according to enrollment numbers after the Michigan government counted heads state-wide Wednesday. Student enrollment in the Brandon School District is growing in the upper grades, is down at the intermediate school and remains about the same at the elementaries. Overall, a preliminary count for the district shows […]

Brandon, Goodrich school enrollment on the rise

Both Brandon and Goodrich school districts grew according to enrollment numbers following the state-wide head count on Wednesday. Student enrollment in the Brandon School District is growing in the upper grades, is down at the intermediate school and remains about the same at the elementaries. Overall, a preliminary count for the district shows a student […]

Septemberfest 2005

Ortonville- About 10,000 people turned out for Septemberfest 2005. Brandon Recreation Director Fred Waybrant called the event a success and said he was impressed with the volunteers, quality of the entertainment, and his staff and Department of Public Works employees. ‘It was probably the best organized Septemberfest ever and turnout was up there with the […]

Judge rules for twp. library, student patron fee upheld

Brandon Twp.- Students who attend Brandon Schools but live in Groveland Township will continue to pay a $6 fee per year if they want a Brandon Township Public Library card. Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Michael Warren issued an opinion and order in the civil suit Brandon School District v. the Brandon Township Public Library […]

Lawsuit between Brandon School District and Brandon Library settled

Brandon Twp.- Students who attend Brandon Schools but live in Groveland Township will continue to pay a $6 fee per year if they want a Brandon Township Public Library card. Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Michael Warren issued an opinion and order in the civil suit Brandon School District v. the Brandon Township Public Library […]

Village and DPW contract talks going to mediation

Ortonville- Contract talks between the village and the Teamsters Local 214 representing the Ortonville Department of Public Works employees are going to mediation. A negotiation session planned for Sept. 29 was cancelled when village attorney Rick Fanning called Local 214 trustee Les Barrett to inform him the village was setting up a meeting with the […]

ResQ 4 Paws: Saving lives

Brandon Twp.- The details vary, but the stories share common themes– animals that are sick, mistreated, abandoned, surrendered. Nola is a Great Dane who was most likely tied to a tree or left in a pen. She was emaciated, had an upper respiratory infection and was full of ticks. Willow is another Great Dane, 3-years-old, […]

Village council names new member

Ortonville- The village council has a new face– sort of. The village council unanimously approved a motion appointing Larry Hayden as its newest member at their meeting Sept. 26. ‘It’s exciting to be able to work in the community,? Hayden said following the vote. Hayden fills a seat left vacant after Nancy Peters resigned for […]

Just for Teens

Brandon Twp.- The Brandon Township Public Library has hired a new librarian especially for teens. Katie Hickson, 28, began her part-time position as teen librarian last week. ‘I’m excited to get involved and get started,? said Hickson, who has a master’s degree in library information science from the University of Western Ontario and previously worked […]