Brandon Twp.- The new recreational park at Oakwood and Hadley roads will soon be sprouting new trees, with the help of volunteers. The township has received three tree grants? a $10,000 grant from the Department of Natural Resources to replace trees killed by the Emerald Ash borer; a community forestry grant for $3,000 to beautify […]
Brandon Twp.- Douglas P. Newberry, one of the area’s first soldiers to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom, died April 7, three years after returning from a one-year stint in Iraq. He was 22. The 2002 Brandon High School graduate enlisted in the U.S. Army on July 14, 2002 and was stationed at Ft. Benning, Ga. […]
In three years as a journalist, Adam Neal has helped cover 100 murders (two dozen of which he was the sole reporter on), the aftermath of one hurricane and been in the midst of two other such storms. The 1999 Brandon High School graduate who works for the Vero Beach Press Journal in Florida has […]
Ortonville- A wedding dress made from a parachute is in an exhibit case on the upper floor of the Old Mill. It was November 1947 when Josephine Agnes Walsh was to wed Lester Oakley. At that time, the United States was still recovering from World War II shortages, and silk for a wedding gown was […]
Brandon Twp.- Children clapped and laughed at the antics of a clown on a unicycle at Belle Ann Elementary recently, but the message with the clown was a serious one? no clowning around outside, where construction is taking place. Skanska USA Building, Inc., sponsored the presentation, ‘Smart Kids Play It Safe? featuring Sammy Safety, the […]
Brandon Twp.- Officials are considering the possibility of two skating rinks at the Brandon Recreation Park located at Oakwood and Hadley roads, a concept that could save residents money. The plan needs township board approval, but residents could see savings in their insurance rates if the board agrees to the rinks and a tank that […]
Brandon Twp.- Michael Angelo Caruso, author and motivational speaker, will promote pro-active communication? the art of solving problems before they happen? during a free presentation 7-8:30 p.m., May 15, at the Brandon Middle School cafeteria, 609 S. Ortonville Road. The event is sponsored by the Ortonville Rotary Club. ‘One of the messages I like to […]
Brandon Twp.- GOB Gymnastics, Dance & Cheerleading, will have tryouts for the GOB Cheer Invasion All-Star team from 1-3 p.m., May 13, at their gym, 142 Harbor Pointe (off M-15). The GOB Cheer Invasion is the gym’s all-star and recreational/competitive cheerleading team. Details: (248) 627-6317.
Brandon Twp.- At a special meeting April 17, the township board appointed Bob Harrison to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Harrison replaces Dale Cunningham, who resigned due to other commitments. He will complete Cunningham’s term, which runs through Dec. 31, 2008. Harrison is a 30-year township resident and recent retired from General Motors.
Ortonville- Brandon deputies were dispatched to C& J Oil Change, 150 S. Ortonville Road, on April 15 after someone shot out the bay windows of the business with a BB gun between 2:35 and 2:42 a.m. Surveillance tapes have been reviewed and Manager Jerry Hight believes the responsible vehicle is a Chevy, possibly a pick-up […]