Brandon Twp.- Free breakfast and free lunch for children will be available Monday through Thursday beginning July 7 at Oakwood Elementary, 2839 Oakwood Road. This is the third year in a row the school district has sponsored the Summer Food Service Program, federally funded and available to all children under the age of 18, regardless […]
Ortonville- The village council approved the 2014-15 budget by a 4-0 vote at their June 23 meeting. Council members Dan Eschmann, Courtney McClerren and Tom Peters were absent. The budget has $527,105 in revenues, with matching expenditures. The current fund balance is $401,622, or 76 percent. ‘The fund balance is healthy and very good, we’re […]
Ortonville- School is out, summer is underway, and still the Village Skate Park is closed. The park may remain that way for the rest of the year. ‘If we don’t have people signed up, we’re not going to open,? said Village Manager John Lyons. As of June 25, only one person had registered to use […]
On July 10, the community can help a Brandon graduate’s family, bereaved by her sudden death. Tracie Anne (Austin) Vargas, a 1990 BHS graduate, died June 12 at the age of 41. Surviving are her husband, William, and five children, Victoria, Tevin, and triplets, Evelyn, Dezi, and Grace, 4-years-old; as well as her parents, Dan […]
Margaret Sullivan Keely, the Brandon Township resident and former Oxford High School teacher who introduced one of her students to her husband, a convicted sex offender later jailed on charges of sexually assaulting the girl, will not face any criminal charges. Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper confirmed Wednesday that the 93-day misdemeanor charge of failure […]
Ortonville- Beets, Beats, & Eats kicks off for a fourth season from 6-9 p.m., June 12, at Crossman Park in the village. The event, held every Friday night through Sept. 4 at the park, features local vendors, musicians, and dinner. ‘It’s bigger and better than last year, with more things to do,? said Market Manager […]
Brandon Twp.- Area children will soon have a new reason to visit the community park at 1414 N. Hadley Road. A playground system valued at roughly $69,000 will arrive in the township this summer, to be constructed with the help of volunteers. ‘It’s going to be very exciting when it’s all done,? said Parks and […]
Brandon Twp.- Shawn Force knows about sudden, traumatic loss. In 1997, Force’s sister took her own life. ‘I learned about suicide and the causes,? says Force. ‘There are so many whys? ‘why didn’t they come to me for help, why didn’t I see it happening, why did I go to work that day, why didn’t […]
Brandon Twp.- The library is in deficit by roughly $22,000, with liabilities greater than assets. However, while the general fund balance is negative by about 2.5 percent, transparency and monitoring have been ‘very good? since November. ‘There is more work to be done, but the trend is positive,? said Joe Verlin, a certified public accountant […]
Ortonville- Stefanie Thompson was diagnosed with lymphoma when she was 27, had a stem cell transplant, and now goes to the doctor every six months to make sure the disease isn’t returning. On Saturday, June 14, she walked the track at Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville as a survivor, something she has done every year […]