‘Discount Tickets: Discounted tickets to the following attractions are available at Brandon Township Recreation from mid-May through Labor Day: Cedar Point, Crossroads Village, Kings Island, Michigan Adventure, Michigan State Fair, Red Oaks/Waterford Wave Pool, Six Flags Great America in Chicago, Geauga Lake Ohio, Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum. Also this year, we are happy […]
‘Brandon High School hockey announces summer skating opportunties at the Lapeer Polar Palace. The cost for each session is $10. Contact Brian Moore at Brandon High School (248-627-1820) if you have questions. These sessions are open to any athlete interested in playing hockey for Brandon High School. The session dates are: Tuesday, July 6, 3-5 […]
Ortonville-The Village will continue its tradition of supplying luminaries or paper candle lanterns to village residents to put along their streets Christmas Eve. Volunteers are needed to assemble and distribute luminaries along the major streets and are asked to report to the Ted Baker DPW Complex at 159 Cedar St. around noon. Trucks and trailers […]
Brandon Twp.- Residents who want an absentee ballot for the Jan. 15 presidential primary election must request one from the clerk’s office by mail, e-mail, telephone or fax. One can also be downloaded by application from the township website: www.brandontownship.us.E-mail: jmccreery@brandontownship.us Mail: Brandon Twp. Clerk, 395 Mill St., P.O. Box 929, Ortonville, MI 48462. Details: […]
The MidState Dirt Dawgs, a local 13 and under team featuring several players from Goodrich, won a Triple Crown Tournament June 5-6 in Lansing. With the win, the Dirt Dawgs qualified for the Triple Crown World Series in Steamboat Springs, Colorado Aug. 3-8. The Dirt Dawgs compiled a 5-0 record in the tourney. The following […]
Brandon Twp.- The township board unanimously approved a resolution for the Brandon Fire Department to participate in the Oakland County Mutual Aid Association. The resolution means the township will be in a coalition with other fire departments to help each other with technical rescues, including trench collapse, hazardous materials, confined spaces, and rope rescues. ‘It […]
The Iron Boys of GOB Gymnastics, along with the Bronze and Silver girls teams, competed in the 13th annual Michigan Recreational Championships Meet June 4-5 in Ortonville. More than 400 parents and spectators watched the meet, as 141 gymnasts competed. The youngest participant was age 5, while the oldest was age 17. The best gymnasts […]
Brandon Twp.- Township residents with a loved one serving in the military can receive a military flag free of charge from resident Alice Marsh. The blue flags with a star to represent a military service member can be hung in your window. For non-township residents, Marsh charges $5, the cost she pays to get the […]
We understand the good folk elected to the Goodrich Board of Education are not sales people. They are concerned individuals on board ‘for the kids? of Goodrich School District. But, in regards to filling the superintendent position, they need a better sales pitch. Last week we reported the board is split on the last two […]
To the editor: Wow to Christmas in the Village 2007! On behalf of the Ortonville Chamber of Commerce and the partnership with DDA / Main Street, and to everyone that attended and shared their time, creative talent and abilities, a big thank you to all. This event takes a large ensemble of civic groups, local […]