Brandon Twp.- Voters will see at least one millage renewal request on their ballots next year, and the township board is examining whether they may also have to seek a millage increase. The requests for millage renewal and possible increase are both for funding of police. Voters originally approved 4 mills for police operations back […]
Ortonville- Rain or shine, clear skies or cloudy, expect a celestial show at the library Monday night. Members of the Oakland Astronomy Club will present ‘Under the Lights,? from 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m., July 15 at the Brandon Township Library, 304 South St. ‘If it’s clear and you have never seen Saturn through a telescope, it’s […]
Dan Stevens is looking forward to working as a team with students, parents, teachers and the community as the new Brandon High School principal. ‘I’m excited to be a part of the great things going on here,? said Stevens after the Brandon School Board unanimously approved him for the principal position during a July 9 […]
At one point in time, recounts Dave Pratt, there was a Methodist church in every township in Michigan. The 67-year-old new pastor of the Ortonville United Methodist Church, grew up on a dairy farm in Alma and noted that ‘back then? a lot of farm families came to a church. ‘Today, you have one farmer […]
Chris Williams believes motocross is a very dangerous sport. He knows firsthand’the 2013 Brandon High School graduate suffered a back injury as well as a concussion at the beginning of the season this spring. Williams, 17, overcame his injuries however, and during Baja Acres regional competition two weeks ago in Birch Run, took second place […]
Brandon Twp.- Parks and Recreation Director Fred Waybrant is under fire and facing the threat of being fired. ‘For years, people have been after me for no reason,? said Waybrant during the July 1 township board meeting. ‘I feel like I’m being attacked.? His feelings may well be justified given comments by board members at […]
Brandon Twp.- The replacement of Enbridge’s Line 6B oil pipeline that runs through this township drew a lot of questions, complaints and controversy last year, but ultimately ended in the company gaining consent to finish phase 1. Winter and most of spring were quiet here in regards to the pipeline, but as the company completes […]
Brandon Twp.- While the police and fire fund balances in the township have declined, the general fund balance is on the rebound. ‘The general fund balance has increased $144,000,? said Ken Palka during an audit presentation to the township board during their July 1 meeting ‘It is apparent you take your budget seriously.? Pfeiffer, Hanniford […]
Ortonville- Hayme Serrato believes karate develops confidence in those who practice the sport. Now, six local students at Hayme Serrato’s Martial Arts Studio, 4 N. Ortonville Road, are getting a confidence boost after qualifying to compete on the world stage. ‘This was our first time having students qualify for international competition,? said Serrato, who has […]
Alex Fuller has been participating in 4-H and the Oakland County Fair for a decade now and every year, she tries to do new things. Even after 10 years, it isn’t hard to find new events to compete in, or new attractions to enjoy at the fair, and this year will be no exception? with […]