By Teri Stiles Staff Writer Brandon schools – Harvey-Swanson Second grade teacher Amy Kipp was excited when her students participated with a very special reader in the ‘Read Across America? program last week. ‘I was as excited as the kids were,? said Kipp after she explained to her class that Michigan Senator Deb Cherry would […]
Brandon Twp. – There is no better way to meet the face behind the name of a business than to attend the third Annual Business Expo. The business expo is hosted by the Greater Ortonville Chamber of Commerce to showcase and promote the area business resources. ‘With the growth we’ve experienced in the area, this […]
‘Antiques in the Village’will be sponsoring the Greater Ortonville Chamber of Commerce April Fool’s Day Business Mixer, and it’s no joke. When: 5 to 8:00 p.m., April 1 Where: Antiques in the Village, 48 South St., downtown Ortonville. Cost: $5. What: Networking – Gifts – Drawings – 50/50 tickets for sale, Appetizers – Coffee Another […]
By Teri Stiles Staff Writer Brandon Twp – On the average, tornados kill 60 people every year and there is no better way to protect yourself than to plan ahead. The best weapon to guard against being unprepared for severe weather is tornado sirens. Brandon township has had sirens in place since the mid 1980s, […]
Ortonville – Downtown Development Association President Robert Renchik says they continues to work toward making the Main Street program a reality for Ortonville. Because the Main Street application process is an arduous one, Renchik said members of the DDA have developed committees to focus on calling area residents and businesses to encourage involvement within the […]
nNo bikes in the village skate park – The village council forwarded a letter, without action, to Township Recreation Director Fred Waybrant which was drafted by students requesting permission to use bikes in the village skate park. Village President Sue Bess commended the young group for taking the initative to use proper channels when appealing […]
By his record, township resident Doug Palmer (R) is the sort of resident who is involved with the direction of the community, and stays involved until the job is done. On March 15, Palmer, who has been a township trustee for the past four years announced his intention to run for Township Treasurer in the […]
Ortonville – The village council will name a new coucil member at the April 5 meeting, following the March 22 resignation of Gina Joy Roemer, just seven days after she was elected to council. Council was unable to appoint a replacement for Roemer after a motion to appoint election candidate, Bob Flath, died due to […]
Brandon Twp. – As their names were called out one by one, parents proudly watched their child receive a certificate, with praise and recognition for their involvement within the community. The Brandon Middle School cafeteria was filled with such parents at the 17th annual Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance, sponsored Youth Recognition night on March 30. […]
Brandon Twp – While Pastor Dave Gerber is an Oxford resident, his optimistic soul is in Brandon Township. An optimist is one who takes on a hopeful view. Gerber, who introduces himself as the Pastor of the Lake Louise Church of the Nazarene, ‘home of the happy pastor,? is hoping to extend his bright outlook […]