Brandon Twp.- A state-appointed fact finder has recommended that teachers in the district accept a 7.5 percent wage reduction for two years. Ralph Maccarone, appointed by the Michigan Employment Relations Committee as a neutral party to help in contract negotiations between the Brandon Education Association and school district, issued on May 5 an 18-page report […]
Brandon Twp.- A proposed disc golf course here may take a detour for a change of scenery. During a May 6 meeting, the township board discussed the possible installation of a 9-hole disc golf course at the community park, 1414 N. Hadley Road. The development of the course has been touted as a way to […]
Ortonville- In a split decision, the village council approved changing the village election schedule to match up with the township, school board, state and federal elections. The 4-3 vote at Monday night’s council meeting angered some village residents, who wanted an opportunity to vote on the change. ‘I think they’re ignoring the democratic process,? said […]
Brandon Twp.- A universally accessible playground, concession stands, softball fields and more parking at the township community park are all part of a 5-year master recreation plan approved by the township board Wednesday night. The recreation plan, which covers 2009-2014, details development for the community park and goals of the department as a whole and […]
Sherrie VandePutte is proud to display a political sign declaring her support for presidential candidate Barack Obama in her front yard in Groveland Township. If polls at presstime are any indication, VandePutte is in a possible nationwide majority in her support of Obama; however, she is likely in the minority among her neighbors. As national […]
Brandon Twp.- A contentious election season has raised charges that employees of the clerk’s office have racked up more than $10,000 in overtime this year. Linda Cotton, the current township deputy treasurer who is running as a write-in candidate for township clerk, says payroll records from January to September show that the township has paid […]
Brandon Twp.- The death of a 51-year-old township man last weekend was likely the result of a heroin overdose. According to police reports, deputies responded to a home in the 3700 block of Birch on Oct. 26. Brandon Fire Department medics were at the scene, called by a woman who arrived home to find her […]
Brandon Twp.- Tessa Kremer was born with Moebius Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that affects cranial nerves and can cause other physical problems. The disorder has created challenges for the 13-year-old, but it has also created a greater sense of empathy for others. As a middle school student, in an environment where children are often […]
Brandon Twp.- Jonathan Burnicle’s father, David, picked up a disc golf basket at a garage sale last summer. The pair bought some discs and the family has been playing since then in their backyard. Jonathan also plays at local courses, including one at Holly Recreation Area, but is hoping a new disc golf course will […]
Joshua Monterosso was playing the lead role in the musical ‘Little Shop of Horrors? several years ago when he felt the seam rip in the back of his trousers. The Groveland Township resident now recalls how thankful he was that he able to do the rest of his scene without having to turn his backside […]