By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- High unemployment and a difficult economy might seem to be deterrents to opening a business right now, but Bill Schroer says the current economic climate is actually an ideal time for people to follow their dream of being their own boss. ‘A lot of people are disgusted with […]
A Groveland Township man has been charged after robbing Bueche’s Food World last month. Jason Raymond Niemenski, 26, was arraigned on a charge of larceny from a person on Jan. 15 in front of 52-2 District Court Judge Joseph Fabrizio. He was released on bond on Jan. 26. According to police reports, deputies from the […]
Brandon Twp.- The township board has unanimously approved at the Feb. 1 board meeting lowering non-resident recreation fees from $15 to $10. The decision brings non-resident fees back to the level they were at for several years prior to February 2008 when the board approved an increase to $60. That jump in cost sparked an […]
Two Brandon Township men who damaged multiple vehicles because they were ‘bored? last summer have been sentenced to probation and will pay restitution to the vehicle owners. Tom Shahin, 19, was sentenced to 24 months of probation, and ordered to pay restitution, on Jan. 12 in front of Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Rae Lee […]
Brandon Township is home to a gold medal Olympian. Township resident Alice Churchill, 84, competed in bocce in the Michigan Senior Olympics on Jan. 27 at Palazzo di Bocce in Lake Orion and came in first with her 52-year-old bocce partner, Rick Howard. ‘I was very surprised, I didn’t expect it playing with all those […]
Ortonville- Income tax season can often cause feelings of anxiety when taxpayers are faced with numbers to crunch and forms to fill out, but help is right around the corner. Professional tax consultants will offer free tax assistance to senior citizens and anyone else needing help with their taxes from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, Feb. […]
In a show of support for the family of fallen Michigan State Trooper Chad Wolf, community members opened their wallets to donate thousands of dollars last weekend and illuminated the exteriors of their homes with blue lights in a display of solidarity with law enforcement everywhere. Groveland Township firefighters conducted a ‘boot drive? Sept. 5-7, […]
Brandon Twp.-Nearly a year after filing suit against the former library director, the library board has reached a tentative agreement with Paula Gauthier. Board Trustee Ann Schmid announced Sept. 8 a tentative agreement that once signed by the judge, will require Gauthier to pay $92,000 to the library. ‘A down payment on the settlement amount […]
Brandon Twp.- Before classes even started this week, teachers and other staff in the district were taking steps to prevent bullying and ensure a successful year for students. On Aug. 26-27, Olweus training was conducted at Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School. ‘This is a seed and we hope to grow it up to the middle school […]
Brandon Twp.- Nancy Mills and her classmates helped open Brandon High School at what is now Harvey Swanson Elementary in 1962. Now, more than five decades later, the Class of 1965 will return to the school to celebrate their 50th reunion. A tour of the building is planned as part of a weekend celebration Sept. […]