According to Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle, ‘Jordan [Exploration] is seeking to get on our Dec. 18 meeting agenda.? The oil and gas exploration company out of Traverse City wants to present a plan to extract oil from within the township. However, ‘they do not want to frack,? Kittle assured. The meeting starts at 7:30 […]
Watch out! A boat driver, apparently paying to much attention to the tuber he was towing, ran into a docked pontoon boat, July 26. No injuries were reported, and alcohol does not seem to be a factor, deputies said. Tip saves life An Independence Township woman may be grateful to a tipster and deputies who […]
The Oxford Varsity Boys Basketball lost 65-34 to Waterford Kettering in the district semifinals March 2. Despite all their hard work and efforts, Coach Steve Laidlaw said Waterford Kettering was just ‘too quick? and ‘too athletic? for Oxford. The good news is three Oxford players were recently named All-League in the Flint Metro League. Senior […]
15 years ago – 1997 “Drug use still above national averages.? A survey conducted by Western Michigan University revealed alcohol use among eight- and twelfth-graders had dropped for the survey done two years prior. But it was up for tenth-graders. The use of cocaine was up for eighth- and twelfth as well as uses of […]
The Oxford Girls Ski Team has been kicking butt out on the slopes of Mt. Holly. Their record is 5-1 while placing second at the Mt. Holly Divisional race, qualifying for the SEMSL race. In the regional match at Pine Knob, 15 teams competed and the Brandon-Oxford girls worked extraordinarily hard to earn 5th place. […]
Heartsick over defeat, but appreciative of yes votes Dear Editor, I am just heartsick the millage proposal on the ballot for the newly established Clarkston Independence District Library didn’t pass. It went down by just 30 votes and I had envisioned it passing by many more than 30! I was on the Library Yes Committee […]
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Special Meeting The Charter Township of Brandon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing August 6, 2008 at 7:30 P.M. at Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462 to hear the following appeals. 1) Appeal # 010-08 Sidwell # 03-19-452-038 Name: Lou Dortch/Subway […]
Question: I heard that snacking during the day can cause weight gain. Is this true? Answer: We tend to associate snacking with negative impacts on our weight and overall health as snack foods have a reputation for providing unwanted, empty calories and fat. However, recent reports suggest quite the opposite is true. People following healthier […]
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON NOTICE OF BUILDING CLOSURE On Election Day, August 5, 2008, all township offices at 395 Mill St., Ortonville, Mi. 48462 except the Clerk’s office will be closed. The Clerk’s office will be open for the conduction of Election Business ONLY. An Absentee Ballot Counting Board will be sequestered in this building. […]
Groveland Twp.-Anita Dunne’s home is a former barn. From the outside, the shape is recognizable. On the inside, there are wood walls and a high ceiling. No hay, just all the comforts of home? carpet, furniture, paintings. But when Dunne opens a bedroom door, animals that seem large enough to be related to horses come […]