Girl Scout cookies will cost more

Girl Scout cookies may not be so sweet this year as a weak economy has increased the price of a box of the treats from $3 to $3.50. ‘The council has been facing financial challenges, driven by a sluggish economy,? said Marilyn Twine, public relations director for the Girl Scouts Fair Winds Council. ‘In an […]

Harvey-Swanson festival is one of kindness

‘Dear Robert, Thank you for protecting us. You are a brav sodser. I hope nobody in the Army is hrte. From Spencer and Hayley.? This was just one of many letters that students at Harvey-Swanson Elementary wrote Feb. 25 as part of a workshop in the school’s Festival of Kindness. Students who participated in ‘Desert […]

School supports grant, tables access issue

Brandon Twp.-The Brandon School District supports in concept allowing access to a proposed nature preserve from the Brandon High School driveway, but has some reservations. Brandon Superintendent Bart Jenniches and school board members Karyn Milligan and Chris Yuchasz had a meeting Monday with Brandon Preservation Committee Chairperson Lois Robbins and township supervisor Ron Lapp. Jenniches […]

Twp. OKs some funds for preserve

Brandon Twp.’The township board unanimously approved a $5,000 funding request Tuesday night in an effort to receive a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant. Lois Robbins, of the Brandon Preservation Committee of North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy sought the money as grant-match funds. The township and committee want to purchase 80 acres of property adjacent […]

After half century Solley’s sold

Alan Solley’s goal was to retire by the time he was 40. Seven years past that birthday, he is finally ready to realize that dream. As the owner of Solley’s Appliance and Fireplace, Solley worked six days per week, often from 7 in the morning until 7 or 8 at night. But no more. The […]

Brandon Township disorderly conduct ordinance discussed at public hearing

Brandon Twp.? A public hearing on a proposed revision of the township’s disorderly conduct ordinance brought 14 citizens to the township offices Wednesday night. Township Supervisor Ron Lapp, Clerk Jeannie McCreery, Trustees Tom Stowell, Sandra Willett, and Bob DeWitt and Building Director Tim Palulian were present to hear complaints, answer questions and address concerns. The […]

Super sleuths

Ortonville-It’s a Thursday night at the Old Township Hall and some creatures are present that aren’t native to Ortonville. Elizabeth McGhee opens a large duffel bag to reveal a massive, slithering Burmese python. Two children lift the 15-foot snake from the bag and one drapes it around her shoulders. They begin walking around the room […]

‘Les Mis’rables?

Brandon Twp.-Bre’ann Davert is the daughter of rock music lovers. Her parents listen to bands like Fleetwood Mac and sing songs like ‘When the Levee Breaks? by Led Zeppelin. But Davert, a Brandon High School junior, has musical tastes that run a little different. ‘I came out of the womb singing opera,? Davert says, laughing. […]

Business Expo 05 bigger, better

The Greater Ortonville Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for their biggest event of the year’the Business Expo. The expo is set for 5-6 p.m, April 21 at Brandon High School for Chamber members and from 6-8 p.m. for the public. Businesses should reserve a table by March 21 in order to receive early […]

New grant project hits jackpot for some Brandon District parents

Some Brandon School District parents recently hit what is equivalent to the lottery, says June Wuopio, Brandon Community Education director. Children enrolled in Brandon’s Head Start program were chosen to be eligible for a SEED (Saving for Education, Entrepreneurship and Downpayment) grant. The grant enables parents to get ‘free? money for their child’s college education. […]