Karyn Milligan believes there comes a time in every life where the help of another is needed. That help may come from a willingness to listen, a hug, a prayer, or even the most basic nourishment’food. ‘Asking for help is extremely hard for a lot of people, but there is no shame in it, because […]
Brandon Twp.- The township board has unanimously approved a 2 percent raise for full-time fire department personnel. During their Nov. 4 meeting, the board also approved a 25-cent per hour increase for part-time firefighters. Fire Chief David Kwapis noted that firefighters have not had a raise since 2008, while the cost of living has increased […]
Brandon Twp.- Taylor Reid watched YouTube videos of spiders to study for her latest role as the title character in ‘Charlotte’s Web.? ‘Her movements are a challenge,? said Reid, 17, a Brandon High School senior starring in her fourth BHS production. ‘It’s not as easy as playing a human.? Reid and a cast of about […]
Brandon Twp.- Misplacing car keys, forgetting an appointment or grasping for a word or name that is ‘on the tip of the tongue,? all fall within the normal range of memory lapse. For someone who cares for an elder, has aging parents, or is entering their senior years themselves, however, such forgetfulness may be of […]
Ortonville- Last year, 16,000 meals were sent to the impoverished nation of Haiti through the efforts of local residents and Hillside Bible Church in the village. This year, Hillside Pastor Kevin Shorkey plans to send at least 52,000 meals to the Caribbean nation and is asking local residents to provide ‘Hope for Haiti? and ‘Put […]
Brandon Twp.- The township board approved the cable budget, including a 2 percent wage increase for consultant Greg Normand, during their Nov. 4 meeting. The budget and raise were approved unanimously. A separate motion to use excess cable franchise fees to support the police fund passed by a 5-2 vote, with Treasurer Terri Darnall and […]
Brandon Twp.- Kelly Thwing places a tube of toothpaste in the center of a circle of girls seated on the floor of a classroom at Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School on Monday after school and invites one of them to attempt to put a dab of toothpaste squeezed out of the tube back in. The lesson […]
Brandon Twp.- This community has a pantry to feed the hungry and a seasonal toy store stocked with donated gifts for children at Christmas. Now there is a closet to provide clothes for those in need, too. The Brandon Clothing Closet has opened at the Brandon Education Center, formerly Belle Ann Elementary. More than 200 […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Get the scoop on how to maintain your water well and septic system on Monday night during a program at the library. The Oakland County Health Division will present ‘Maintaining your private well and septic system,? at 7 p.m., Nov. 4, at the library, 304 South St. ‘The […]
Brandon Twp.-In response to a world increasingly focused on science and technology, the school district is expanding learning opportunities in this area of study for younger children. The Truck Town Thunder Youth Robotics Program began accepting students as young as second grade this year and now has 24 teams, with about 200 students overall, spread […]