Brandon Twp.- The library failed to receive state aid revenue for the last five years because former Director Paula Gauthier didn’t have a master’s degree as she claimed. Now the library board has learned she didn’t have a bachelor’s degree, either. ‘The library board has discovered through the course of our investigation that she not […]
Brandon Twp.- Dr. Matthew Outlaw will be the next superintendent of the Brandon School District, pending contract agreement. The school board unanimously approved his selection during a special meeting March 11. Board President Greg Allar made a conference call immediately after the vote to the superintendent designee, asking him to accept the board’s invitation to […]
Brandon Twp.- A forensic audit of the library, prompted by the sudden resignation of Director Paula Gauthier, has yielded ‘no surprises? and is complete. Full details of the audit investigation will not be released until the next library board meeting, set for 7 p.m., March 24, at the library, 304 South St. ‘We are in […]
The ability to read is a skill often taken for granted, but not by adults taking part in the Oakland Literacy Council’s one-on-one learn to read tutoring program. ‘All of our students establish goals with a tutor? not only reading at a certain grade level, but what they want to do in life that they […]
Ortonville- Village officials hope to acquire within the next two weeks the first of several homes they will demolish or rehabilitate as part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The Neighborhood Stabilization Program is a federal grant established in October. Oakland County is receiving 17.3 million through the program and last month, $491,932.92 was formally approved […]
Brandon Twp.- In Joe Boston’s backyard is a windmill, about 20 feet in height, with several long blades at the top. He uses the device to charge batteries for a backup sump pump, in an area where power is frequently lost during storms. Wind turbines haven’t swept across the township yet, but in anticipation of […]
Steve Koslowski started a charity golf tournament a few years ago driven by a desire to contribute to the building of a cafeteria at a Jamaica orphanage. With the cafeteria built, the Brandon Township resident is now focusing on roof repairs for the Swift-Purscell Boys Home, but has also turned his attention to the needs […]
Brandon Twp.- Two local residents are raising awareness about the Transition Towns movement and inviting others to join them on their quest to build community. Pam Bytner-Kilbarger attended a workshop in Ann Arbor on the Transition Towns Movement. According to transitiontowns.org, Transition Towns are communities working to respond to the challenges and opportunities of peak […]
The Brandon School District began accepting schools of choice applications for the 2009-2010 school year Friday, but even with several Pontiac and Flint schools closing, Pupil Services Coordinator Patti Dixon does not expect a dramatic increase in students. Brandon participates in the schools of choice 105 program and 105c program, meaning the district can accept […]
Brandon Twp.- Township voters will be asked on the August ballot to authorize 4 mills for police services, a request they have approved five times over the past 40 years. ‘Historically, Brandon voters have approved up to 4 mills for police services five times since 1974, so we are just asking for that to be […]