Brandon Twp.- Diane Droste is hoping the third time’s the charm. Since she moved to the township in 1990, Consumers Energy has offered to extend gas mains in the township twice before this year. Both times, most recently in 2002, Droste put down her deposit, signifying her interest. But not enough of her neighbors joined […]
Summer is coming and with it, a rite of passage for many children? summer camp. But for some children, the camp experience? swimming, canoeing, s’mores, games, crafts, new friends and more? is beyond reach. Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance strives to make camp a reality for children who might not otherwise be able to go by […]
Brandon Twp.- When Randy Carpenter left a job at Sam’s Club to come work as a custodian in the Brandon School District 15 years ago, he believed he was making the right move for himself and his family. ‘I came here for a better job, with better pay and insurance,? said Carpenter. ‘I figured I […]
Austin Hahn believes teenagers often get a bad rap, with adults looking down on them or suspecting them of causing trouble. So Hahn fights against the prejudice by doing good works. In the past year alone, he has volunteered for the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund’s food pantry; helped with various activities at Seymour Lake United […]
For area residents that may be considering a run at local government ‘now may be the time. All seats on all township boards are up for grabs this election year. Candidates seeking to run for the Atlas, Brandon and Groveland township boards must file petitions by 4 p.m., May 15 at the respective township offices […]
Brandon Twp.- After more than a year of a public battle, the Clearwater Campground Association and the township have reached a settlement which may allow some campground residents to stay in their homes year-round. During their April 2 meeting, the township board unanimously approved an agreement with the Clearwater Campground Association which allows campground residents […]
Brandon Twp.- Teacher Sharon Voyer holds an iPad and sounds out a letter, then asks Kaylee Weir to do the same and touch the correct word on the screen. The little girl concentrates and tentatively reaches out to a word that lights up, showing she is right. A smile lights up the first grade student’s […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board will discuss privatization of custodial services at the next finance committee meeting, planned for 6:30 p.m., April 10, at the central district office, 1025 S. Ortonville Road. The district has received six bids from companies offering to provide custodial services. Superintendent Lorrie McMahon said of those bids, four companies offered […]
Brandon Twp.- The LED signs in the township have been dark since January, but they may soon be back in business. The township board approved the first reading of an amended sign ordinance during their April 2 meeting by a 5-1 vote. Trustee Cheryl Gault voted no. Trustee David King abstained from voting. The amendment […]
Brandon Twp.- More than a year after Country Oaks Landscape Supply filed a court action appealing the township’s decision to deny rezoning of the business property to C-2 (general business) a settlement has been reached. The township board unanimously approved a consent judgment during their April 2 meeting that will rezone the property at 3967 […]