Brandon Twp.- The treasurer’s office collected nearly a million dollars on Tuesday as residents paid their property taxes on the last day to pay without penalty. But even with the $902,000 collected that day added to the $7.5 million collected previously for winter taxes, the township was still short about $1 million, with only 89 […]
Brandon Twp.- After months of discussion and amidst protests from several parents, the finance committee is recommending busing students in the district to home schools only. The committee voted 2-1 at their meeting Feb. 16 to recommend to the school board that busing be discontinued for in-district transfer students. Greg Allar and Luke Frye voted […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Businesses may soon have an opportunity to market directly to high school students and sports fans here. The school district is struggling with making cuts to eliminate a $2.5 million budget deficit and seeking additional revenue sources. Permitting advertising at the high school and the Brandon Athletic Activities […]
Brandon Twp.- Audiences are invited to go ‘Into the Woods,? as the Stephen Sondheim musical comes to the stage at the Brandon High School Performing Arts Center on Feb. 25, 26, and 27. BHS Musical Director Debbie Sebetic describes ‘Into the Woods? as a musical that intertwines and gives a twist to three well-known fairy […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund has the chance to experience the luck of the Irish again. Last year at this time, an anonymous donor challenged the community to participate in ‘Sharin? o? the green,? offering to match community donations to OCEF up to $2,000. That […]
Brandon Twp.-The township board is seeking to appoint a new trustee after Ron Lapp resigned. The board unanimously accepted a letter of resignation from Lapp during their Oct. 5 meeting. Lapp was absent. The letter, sent in an e-mail to all board members and Stuart Cooney, township attorney, stated, ‘Please accept this email as my […]
Jake Dolecki had never run a marathon, but on Aug. 30, he logged the 26.2 mile distance, after he had already swam 2.4 miles and biked 112 miles. With the completion of the triathlon, the 2012 Brandon High School graduate can call himself an Ironman. ‘The day after, while heading home, it finally hit me,? […]
Brandon Twp.- In 1965, Dennis and Sharon Ashton bought a house and a 4-acre parcel of land that happened to have apple trees. They had no knowledge of caring for fruit trees, but half a century later, they have proven themselves adept at the craft. This fall, the couple is celebrating 50 years in business […]
Ortonville- If you have used a credit card to buy gas or anything else at the Citgo station in town in September, check your financial statement. A former employee of the station is being investigated for fraud. ‘If any township resident discovers purchases on their credit card they did not authorize, contact me or Detective […]
Ortonville- Find your own path to better health during a series of Monday workshops set for the next six weeks at the Edna Burton Senior Center. The free sessions, known as PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) workshops, are sponsored by McLaren Oakland and are meant to teach participants of all ages how to deal with […]