Brandon Twp.-The world of war and fantasy was found in the Brandon Township Library on a recent Saturday as about 50 people participated in the library’s ‘Gaming Day.? This is the third Gaming Day the library has hosted, said Ben Peterson, the assistant librarian in charge of running the program, in which kids and adults […]
Brandon Twp.- Several hundred township homeowners could be at the center of some significant changes as Michigan lawmakers grapple with manufactured home issues in the coming months. About 1,000 residents in both Sashabaw Meadows and Clarkston Lakes manufactured home communities along with Groveland Manor in Groveland Township are at the center of the debate over […]
Ortonville- Many residents may be unaware they are illegally storing cars, boats, campers, and recreational vehicles in their lots, but village manager Paul Zelenak says there are close to 50 potential storage violations within the village. The proper place to store these items in a residential district is in the rear yard, which is defined […]
Brandon Twp.? Dynamic. Excruciate. Exhilarate. Bureaucrat. Trespassing. These were just some of the words fifth and sixth graders faced as they competed for the top honor in the Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School’s spelling bee last Wednesday. About 45 minutes after the bee had begun with 20 students, only two spellers remained? Daniel Penix and Kevin […]
Ortonville-Concerns over the forthcoming South Street paving project were addressed at the Old Township Hall last Monday evening. From 5-7 p.m. Leanne Panduren, the project manager from Rowe, Inc., answered questions from residents and business owners. ‘It’s a pretty straightforward project,? she said. ‘Take it out and put it back in.? Panduren said the project […]
Brandon Twp.-It’s sleeting on a cold January afternoon and Denise and Alyssa Cardillo think it’s a good day for some books, but not such a good day for a drive to the library. No problem, the library comes to them in the form of BookZilla, the Brandon Township Library’s bookmobile. The bookmobile is a large […]
Brandon Twp.-A township clerk for 22 years, founder of the Brandon Senior Center and a fighter for local funding’Edna Burton dedicated her life to serving her community and family. Burton died Jan. 1 at Genesys Regional Health Park after a three year battle with cancer. She was 78. ‘Edna never left anything undone,? said Jeannie […]
Groveland Twp.-Most parents have a story to tell about their child’s arrival. But township residents Mike and Carol Verville have three unique stories of how their children joined the family. All three are adopted? one daughter through private adoption, one daughter from China and a son adopted in November after the Vervilles were his foster […]
Brandon Twp.-About 4 percent of all Boy Scouts achieve the highest ranking of Eagle Scout. ZacYingling, a Brandon High School senior should reach that goal by the end of January. ‘Personally, just to show I’ve completed it will make me feel successful,? said Yingling,17. ‘I will be honored to receive it.? To be an Eagle […]
Brandon Twp.- Supporters of a proposed township nature preserve took one step backwards Monday night. The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund declined an $800,000 grant sought by the township to purchase 80 acres of property for a nature preserve said board trustee Tom Stowell. ‘I don’t want anyone to think we’ve given up and the […]