Occupy Ortonville

Ortonville- William Armstrong was curious about the Occupy movement so he decided to find and attend the nearest meeting. For the White Lake resident, that was the April 15 Occupy meeting in Ortonville. While environmental issues were his primary motivation for getting involved, he found a lot of discussion at the meeting about corporations that […]

Communications survey gives direction

Brandon Twp.- Less phone calls, more e-mails and newspaper updates. A recent communications audit conducted by Hildy Corbett gave the school district some direction in how parents, employees, senior citizens and other community members want to receive information. Corbett, an independent communications analyst and retired Utica Schools communications director, presented results from the February survey […]

Candidates for library board needed

Brandon Twp.- The library needs boardmembers willing to serve a 4-year term. As of last week, only one petition had been picked up at the clerk’s office to run in the November election. Six spots are available on the library board. Five of the current boardmembers have announced they will not run again when their […]

More school district funds spent on wastewater treatment plant

Brandon Twp.- The school district’s septic issues have been ongoing for years and during their April 16 meeting, the board approved $74,000 to be spent on updates to the district’s wastewater treatment plant. The necessary electrical and control updates are a temporary fix, required by the state to keep the district in compliance with state […]

Candidates line up for township offices; deadline next month

Brandon Twp.- Voters have the opportunity to elect a new township board this fall, and it appears they will have several familiar faces to choose from in the August primary, as well as some newcomers. Karen McArthur, elections coordinator, has been passing out petitions for about a month. Residents 18 or older who are registered […]

Township resident announces candidacy for district judge

Brandon Twp.- Resident and Attorney Fred Miller has announced his intention to run for 52-2 District Court Judge, a position currently held by Dana Fortinberry. ‘I’ve been encouraged by some circuit court judges,? said Miller, 51, when explaining his decision. ‘I work well with people and would like to help with civil and criminal aspects. […]

Music to his ears

Brandon Twp.- Heather Odinga walked into an Oakwood Elementary classroom two years ago and announced this district’s first ever Oakland County Outstanding Elementary Teacher of the Year, Debbie Brauher. On Wednesday, she returned to announce the 2012 winner. ‘No way!? exclaimed Mike Medvinsky as Odinga walked in to his music room, accompanied by Oakwood Principal […]

Township gas main meeting draws hundreds

Brandon Twp.- Diane Droste is hoping the third time’s the charm. Since she moved to the township in 1990, Consumers Energy has offered to extend gas mains in the township twice before this year. Both times, most recently in 2002, Droste put down her deposit, signifying her interest. But not enough of her neighbors joined […]

Camp: ‘A chance to be kids?

Summer is coming and with it, a rite of passage for many children? summer camp. But for some children, the camp experience? swimming, canoeing, s’mores, games, crafts, new friends and more? is beyond reach. Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance strives to make camp a reality for children who might not otherwise be able to go by […]

‘If this happens, we lose everything?

Brandon Twp.- When Randy Carpenter left a job at Sam’s Club to come work as a custodian in the Brandon School District 15 years ago, he believed he was making the right move for himself and his family. ‘I came here for a better job, with better pay and insurance,? said Carpenter. ‘I figured I […]