Brandon Twp.- A forensic audit of the library, prompted by the sudden resignation of Director Paula Gauthier, has yielded ‘no surprises? and is complete. Full details of the audit investigation will not be released until the next library board meeting, set for 7 p.m., March 24, at the library, 304 South St. ‘We are in […]
The ability to read is a skill often taken for granted, but not by adults taking part in the Oakland Literacy Council’s one-on-one learn to read tutoring program. ‘All of our students establish goals with a tutor? not only reading at a certain grade level, but what they want to do in life that they […]
Brandon Twp.- Township voters will be asked on the August ballot to authorize 4 mills for police services, a request they have approved five times over the past 40 years. ‘Historically, Brandon voters have approved up to 4 mills for police services five times since 1974, so we are just asking for that to be […]
Brandon Twp.- The township will not be joining a fire insurance withholding program that would have given officials the ability to retain up to $8,200 of a homeowner’s insurance settlement in the event of a fire. A motion to join the state program failed at the March 3 board meeting, with Supervisor Kathy Thurman, Treasurer […]
Brandon Twp.- The roads are a challenge seemingly everywhere right now with potholes and ice reigning supreme, but residents can look forward to improvements on two area thoroughfares? one planned for this year, and the other a few years down the literal road. During their March 3 meeting, the township board unanimously approved two motions […]
Brandon Twp.- A door-to-door campaign is heading soon to Connell and Hummer Lake roads. Supervisor Kathy Thurman hopes to be joined by volunteers interested in raising the number of applications for Consumers Energy service in phase 3. ‘If anyone is interested in helping, they can give me a call,? said Thurman. ‘We’ve done door-to-door campaigns […]
Groveland Twp.- Chris Dunaway weighed 470 pounds the day he started his weight loss journey. Two years later, he is 185 pounds and the 2013 Anytime Fitness Success Story winner. ‘Excuses are what keep you from losing weight,? said the 6?2?, 34-year-old Davison resident. ‘You get home from work and think, ‘I’m tired, I’ll start […]
Brandon Twp.- And then there were two. On Feb. 21, following the end of a week that featured four interviews with candidates for district superintendent, the school board unanimously selected two final candidates, Dr. Matthew Outlaw and Blake Prewitt. ‘They are two very outstanding candidates, no question about that,? said Board President Greg Allar. ‘The […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Before this past week, Andy Phillips had only ever won one thing in his life? a Teddy bear when he was a little boy. On Tuesday, Feb. 25, he learned he was getting something infinitely more valuable? iPads for every single student at Harvey Swanson Elementary, where he […]
Ortonville- The village has been reaccredited as a Main Street community. On Feb. 19, an evaluation team including Ray Scriber from the National Main Street Center and Bob Donohue and Alex Hritcu from Main Street Oakland County interviewed boardmembers of the Downtown Development Authority, as well as village business owners, residents, and volunteers. The team […]