Brandon Twp.- Ann Waldera has been knitting since she was a young girl of 10. Now 84, she knits and crochets for children, and, the police. Waldera has used her talent as a way to help others? making stuffed animals, dolls, and other toys for Brandon deputies to give to children. ‘It makes me happy […]
Hadley Twp.- Imagine a large state park, full of towering pine and oak trees, picnic tables, dirt trails, horseback riders, a sign that says ‘Equestrian campground,? and information pamphlets that identify the park as the Ortonville Recreation Area. It may not be that hard to imagine, as the location is real and located off Hadley […]
A 26-year-old Brandon Township man has been arraigned on charges following his attack on a neighbor woman. Michael Lee Friske, a resident of the Clarkston Lakes Mobile Home Park, was arraigned on Sept. 7 in 52-2 District Court in front of Magistrate Judith Holtz on charges of home invasion’first degree, assault with intent to commit […]
Brandon Twp.- The planning commission turned away a preliminary site plan for a proposed retail development at their meeting Sept. 11, saying the plan would unnecessarily intrude on wetlands. An audience of about 30 applauded the decision. Building and Planning Director Tim Palulian said the planning commission has tabled the site plan review in hopes […]
Heavy rain is suspected to be the cause of a power outage in the area on Monday. Power was out for about 2-and-a-half hours’from roughly 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 6, affecting 2,300 customers of DTE Energy in Brandon and Groveland townships and the village of Ortonville. DTE Spokesman John Austerberry said Tuesday […]
The face of Madison Chind will be seen by thousands of visitors to McDonald’s restaurants in Detroit and surrounding areas this month, including the Ortonville McDonald’s. The little girl’s winning smile, dimpled cheek and bright blue eyes are enough to draw anyone’s attention to the paper image that lines McDonald’s trays. But what may be […]
Brandon Twp.- Investing, the stock market, IRAs, 401ks, bonds, CDs’it can all seem overwhelming. How much will you need to retire? What about your child’s college education? A new, free series being offered at the township library, 304 South St., can help you sort through the confusion and assist you in making sound financial decisions. […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board is once again considering the privatization of custodial services. During the March 6 finance committee meeting, Superintendent Lorrie McMahon said school board members agreed to put out a request for proposals, seeking bids from private companies offering custodial services to the district. ‘We are looking into the privatization of custodians,? […]
Every year, Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance recognizes young people who make a difference in the community as volunteers or through acts of heroism. ‘The BGYA volunteers make a huge difference in our community,? said Fran Hotchkiss, BGYA youth recognition chairperson. ‘Volunteers really lighten our load and we appreciate them and the positive difference they make […]
The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund could use some extra help for Easter. The food pantry that serves families in need in the Brandon School District is expecting to assist 200 families with Easter dinners and some candy for children this year. However, with many of the regular OCEF volunteers away for the winter, this time […]