Groveland Twp. – A grieving father trying to pay his son’s debts was bilked out of $6,500. A man claiming to be a Southfield, Mich. resident named Brandon Richardson responded to a magazine ad the father had placed in an attempt to sell the motorcycle purchased by his deceased son. Richardson gave the seller an […]
More than 20 volunteers from the community celebrated Michigan Reading Month with Springfield Plains Elementary students March 5. As part of Celebrity Readers Day, they read books enjoyed by students or themselves in their youth. ‘Reading opens the door to a lifetime of opportunities,? said Juanita Kostecki, event chairperson. ‘It celebrates this year’s school theme, […]
If papers had clickers you’d click this column First, a little history about income taxes. (Don’t click yet. It’ll get better.) The first income taxes in the U.S. were imposed in 1861 and 1862 to pay for the Civil War. Rates were raised in 1872. Then, the courts got involved with direct taxes and apportionment. […]
Groveland Twp. – The driver of a Camaro ‘weaving all over the road’didn’t recall being involved in two accidents. Two witnesses in a car that was nearly struck by the suspect on July 15 followed the 1987 black Chevrolet Camaro as it sped northbound on Dixie Highway near Oakhill Road, and witnessed the Caramo’s involvement […]
Brandon Twp – As it has been often said, ‘necessity is the mother of invention? and waterproof blankets are another success to support the adage. ‘Since we started advertising the blankets in April, we’ve sold about 80 of them,? said Cathy Traynor of Brandon Township. In this case, sisters Cathy Traynor and Cammy Gardner, are […]
March is a time when folks start to think spring in Michigan may actually arrive. It’s also a time car dealerships and furniture stores have Irish-themed sales. There’s still snow on the ground. The air is still cold and, wouldn’t you know it, St. Patrick’s Day is here. To help all you of non-Irish descent […]
LEGAL NOTICE Village of Ortonville The following changes/additions to the Village of Ortonville Zoning Ordinance were enacted by the Village Council on February 25, 2008, after a public hearing was held by the Village of Ortonville Planning Commission on February 19, 2008, in accordance with Section 202 of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act of 2002. […]
Coaching conduct is a concern for parents in school districts throughout the country, including Brandon and Goodrich. The Brandon school district recently took a step to alleviate those concerns and establish a clear-cut code of ethics for its coaches. At the Aug. 9 Brandon Board of Education meeting, the board approved a Coaches Code of […]
On M-15, a man was killed when his northbound sports utility vehicle crossed the center line, colliding with a southbound pickup truck. Three family members were killed in a car-truck collision. Two motorcyclists perished in separate incidents. All since February. Love it or hate it, most of us have to drive M-15. Legions of frequent […]
SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON REGULAR MEETING March 3, 2008 Members present: Lapp, McCreery, Owen, Stowell, DeWitt, Carlson 1. Approved agenda as presented. 2. Approved Consent Agenda as presented, which included the following items: ? Regular Township Minutes of February 19, 2008 ? Regular Bills in the amount of $28,533.38 ? Pre-pays in the amount […]