Groveland Twp.- Residents can now dispose of household batteries free until Sept. 6, 2005. Drop off points are at the township offices, 4695 Grange Hall Road; Fire Department Station No. 1, 14645 Dixie Highway; Fire Department Station No. 2, 3085 Grange Hall Road. Details: (248) 634-4152.
Brandon Twp.- The Brandon School District has made a tentative offer to the Brandon Township Library in an effort to end a pending legal battle with the library regarding student library cards. ‘Hopefully we’re going to settle with the library,? said Beth Nuccio, Brandon school board president after the closed session meeting on Monday. ‘We’re […]
Brandon Twp.-When Sally Bagnall’s daughter started high school, the executive secretary wanted to do something new and exciting. Bagnall had what she calls a PH.t? ‘putting hubby through? (college). She decided it was her turn and when her daughter started high school, she began college. They graduated the same year and Bagnall embarked on her […]
Brandon Twp.-Ron Leake loves to fly’yet never leaves the ground. Leake,69, a township resident operates radio-controlled model airplanes and was one of about 50 who attended the Flight of Giants airplane show on June12 at the Pontiac Lake Recreation Area. The annual event was sponsored by the Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club. ‘If you can see […]
Hadley – A free Christian concert will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. July 3 at Hartwig Mill, south of Pratt Road on Hadley Road. Praise music will be sung, and prayers offered for the protection of the troops, says organizer Barbara Beck, of the Hadley Chamber of Commerce. Sales of food and drink […]
Atlas Twp. – Goodrich athletic team prowess is delaying road signs announcing the school’s accomplishments. Sort of. Although the signs are designed and ready to hail Atlas Township the home of champion robotics and athletic feats, school officials aren’t quite ready, says Atlas Township Trustee Scott Statson. ‘The school requested waiting on the signs because […]
Atlas Twp. – A cheaper fire hall roof solution has been deemed out of reach. Fixing the fire hall roof will again be put up for bid, as engineers have determined the building may not support the previously bid coat-and-seal solution. ‘The engineering firm wants us to seek more bids, but I think it’s going […]
Advising brides, grooms with ‘R? last names Hope it’s not too late in June to give child naming advice to newly-or about-to-be-weds. After being told about a cougar attacking a pregnant cow near Glennie, and not being able to find any newspaper account of it, (Do you realize six newspaper serve Alcona County?) I decided […]
In the last few weeks I received a total of two comments from two different individuals concerning the following (first published in the middle of May). ‘And finally from a local seasoned citizen ? ‘On paying taxes for non-primary households, well, it’s my view that NO one over 65 should pay school taxes. We are […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGULAR MEETING The Charter Township of Brandon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing June 22, 2005 at 7:30 P.M. at Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462. 1) Appeal #016-05 Sidwell #03-04-200-011 Name: Susan Heller Location: 1630 N. Hadley Road Request: Applicant requests a 4-foot variance […]