By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ortonville- The seventh annual CreekFest features more attractions than ever before. The Downtown Development Authority-sponsored event, set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 6, in downtown Ortonville, celebrates waterways in the village and Brandon Township, primarily Kearsley Creek. ‘It’s going to be a fun day for promoting local businesses, family and […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- When Karl Adam participates in a chess tournament in Sweden next month, he will be up against what some people might think are tough obstacles. He must announce his moves in German. He will likely face some tough Russian competition. He must learn the names used in place […]
A 40-year-old Brandon Township man who fled police will serve one year of probation. Kenneth Scott Harrington was sentenced May 15 on the charge of fleeing and eluding, third degree and also received 40 hours of community service. He pleaded guilty to the charge on April 15. According to police reports, a Brandon deputy on […]
Wanted: Opinions on trash and recycling. Brandon and Groveland Township officials are hoping residents will respond to surveys regarding waste hauling in the area. The opinions of Brandon and Groveland Township residents are still being sought regarding waste hauling and recycling services in the area. Both municipalities have posted surveys on their respective websites, www.brandontownship.us […]
Brandon Twp.- Raena Kalfayan lost her best friend, her grandmother, to cancer four years ago. The heartbreaking loss, difficult enough, was made harder to bear because it likely could have been prevented if her grandmother’s cancer, which originated with a bowel tumor, had not been misdiagnosed for seven years. ‘You know your body and when […]
A student from Denmark and one from Germany attended Brandon High School for the 2008-2009 school year and stayed with host families in the area. They shared some of their thoughts on the experience prior to leaving for home. Name: Line Flaga Age: 17 Hometown: Jyllinge, Denmark What has been your most memorable experience during […]
Brandon Twp.- Small but mighty. This will describe the 7th annual Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville, a 24-hour signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society, set to begin at 10 a.m., June 14 and end at 10 a.m., June 15, at the Varsity Drive track located near Harvey Swanson Elementary, 109 Varsity Drive in […]
Brandon Twp.- With about a month to go before Independence Day, several residents have started their celebrations early, prompting complaints from many more. ‘We’ve had numerous complaints for fireworks out of season, all different times of the day and night, mostly evening and even as late as midnight, and 1 or 2 a.m.,? said Oakland […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Due to resurfacing of M-15 as well as a higher number of traffic accidents this year, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office will be increasing patrols of the busy road. OCSO Sgt. Greg Glover said there has been 117 traffic accidents so far this year across the township, and 24 within […]
Ortonville- The Downtown Development Authority and Main Street program have faced challenges, particularly with a poor economy the last several years and operation in a small community, but the council showed support of the organization through both their words and actions at their May 27 meeting. The council adopted by a 6-0 vote a resolution […]