Brandon Twp – Last week, fitness members from Curves for Women of Ortonville broke their own record by donating more than 2,000 pounds of groceries to the St. Anne Food Pantry. As part of an international Curves food drive, called ‘Food for Friends,? Curves owner Rita Skelly offered to waive service fees for one week […]
Brandon Twp. – When Brandon Township resident Frank Fenton met Ashley Desrochers, he was reminded that there are ‘really good teens? in this world. ‘Ashley is an energetic person on a mission,? said Fenton, adding the teen deserves support in her efforts to help people in need. Since she was 10, Desrochers, now a Brandon […]
Brandon Twp -Camp Nahelu was once a religious camp for children from across the United States, but will soon be the site of a cluster development for more than 31 homes on Perry Lake, in Brandon Township. In the first of two required public hearings, on April 5, the Brandon Township Board approved rezoning more […]
nWork stalls at the Old Mill – Stowell stated the reconstruction of posts and beam, and mold remediation work at the Old Mill is not progressing as quickly as expected. Township Clerk Jeannie McCreery said the contractor is waiting for lumber materials. Mill repair project architectural planner Dave Donnellon requested the township board transfer the […]
Ortonville – Lynne Lane is crazy about ‘I Love Lucy? and it’s that passion for the 1950 era Ricardo lifestyle that led Lane and her husband Rick Zwiefel into a life of hunting and selling antiques. The treasure hunters are the owners of the hit new Ortonville business, Antiques in the Village. By mistake, their […]
Brandon Twp. – While the price tag is astounding, Brandon Fire Chief Bob McArthur says $304,543 was the low bid to build the new fire truck. However, the chief requested approval of $310,543 in case any changes need to be made to the rig. McArthur confirmed to the board that the truck will be housed […]
Ortonville – For a monthly payment of $126 per household, Ortonville residents can increase property value and bring the village into the 21st century, with a local wastewater treatment system. On April 12, the village council listened to a comprehensive alternative sewage treatment study, done, and presented by village contracted engineers from Rowe, Inc. Council […]
Council appoints Flath: A motion was barely made by Ortonville Village Council member Mary Kassuba, before President ProTem Kay Green seconded the appointment of Bob Flath to fill a seat left vacant by Gina Joy Roemer. Roemer resigned her seat to move out of the area. Flath will fill the seat until the next election, […]
Brandon Twp. – After investing 24 years as managing director for National Amusements (Showcase Cinemas), Dan Ledgerwood says it’s time to move on. On April 14 Ledgerwood (R) announced that he is going to run for Brandon Township Treasurer, his third campaign for the treasurer’s spot. The 14-year township resident has spent the last 13 […]
Ortonville – If Mill Street could tell the history of Ortonville it might say the first roads in Brandon Township were Indian trails, of which settlers found their way into the area in the 1830s. The road leading to and from the grist mill, established by Amos Orton in 1856, Mill Street became the artery […]