Brandon Twp.-A forum is set for 7 p.m., May 5 at the library to discuss problems the library is having with large numbers of children in the facility after school. Library director JoAnn Gavey has sent letters out to invite approximately 150-200 members of the community to the forum, including township, village, school, police and […]
Ortonville? Village Manager Paul Zelenak is involved in contract negotiations to be the Bloomfield Hills city manager. After discussions more than a week ago, an offer was extended to Zelenak, said Bloomfield Hills Mayor Michael Zambricki. ‘Paul has agreed in principle to come join us pending final details of the contract,? Zambricki said. ‘We’re outlining […]
Brandon Twp.- There is work to be done. The Michigan Department of Education released the Michigan Educational Assessment Program test results on Monday, with mixed results for Brandon. ‘Some things were great and some were not so great as is typical,? said Superintendent Lorrie McMahon. ‘We are pleased with our reading scores. They continue to […]
Donations are being sought for the 2005 Senior Lock-In, planned for May 26 at Brandon High School. The all-night party is in honor of graduating seniors, is drug and alcohol-free and is hosted by parents of the graduates. Donations of cash or promotional items are appreciated. Details: (248) 627-1822.
Ortonville- As a disabled widow on an income of less than $750 per month, Dawn Boyd has struggled to feed her pets, which include a cat she’s had for 17 years, and two cats she promised a dying neighbor she would care for. On Tuesday, she found help she desperately needed on her first visit […]
Cadillac Asphalt was the low bidder for the South Street project at a cost of $217,334.82. The bid was accepted and work on South Street will begin in mid-June. A pre-construction public meeting will be scheduled for May.
A Brandon Township man found in possession of heroin recently in the township has been arraigned on a drug charge. Stephen Grant Garver, 42, was arraigned on Sept. 10 on a charge of possession of a controlled substance, narcotic or cocaine less than 25 grams, in front of 52-2 District Court Judge Dana Fortinberry. Bond […]
Girls just want to have fun’and help others, too. Woman’s Life Chapter 828- Ortonville was formed in November. The group invites area women to join them at their next meeting, ‘Night at the Oscars,? planned for 6:30 p.m., Feb. 19, at 1360 Merkle, Ortonville. Brigitte Todd, a Groveland Township resident and member of the new […]
In a March food drive, the members of Curves, 1552 S. Ortonville Road, raised 2,114 pounds of food for the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund. Curves franchise members around the world give food to local food banks as part of ‘Food for Friends.?
Brandon Twp.- Julie Graveldinger learned last week that a friend has been diagnosed with cancer. This is not the first time she has received such news from a friend, nor a family member. And while she cannot carry the burden of those who fight the disease for months or years, she comforts herself knowing there […]