From left, Lucas Goist and James Foley take a ride near Reid Elementary School during a recess break on Friday. The sledding may end this weekend as mild mid-January temperatures…
Cool rides
Board asks OCSO to help with investigation
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- On Monday night the township board of trustees agreed to engage the Oakland County Sheriff Office to seek possible suspects following an investigation of…
DePalma, Kullis earns MPark ‘Local Elected Official Award’
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- Two local officials will be recognized this spring for their efforts in establishment of the new ORV park. Bob DePalma, township supervisor and George Kullis,…
New Brandon School Board president
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer At the regular meeting on Monday night, the Brandon Board of Education approved board positions for the 2021 calendar year. All votes were unanimous. Lisa…
Grant OK’d for village Ladies Library museum
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-A century and half old landmark will soon have some much needed repair. On Monday night the village council voted 5-0 to OK a total of…
Educators, staff seek vaccination priority
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer At the regular Monday night meeting, the Brandon Board of Education voted 7-0 to approve their COVID-19 Vaccination joint resolution. The resolution is in collaboration…
Berry good
A male cardinal dines on frozen berries following some frosty nights in Brandon Township last week. Photo by Jonathan Schechter.…
BFD to replaced ambulance
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On Monday night, both the Brandon Township board of Trustees and the Ortonville Village Council approved the purchase of a 2019 Ford F-550 4X4 Type…
DDA snags grants for outdoor eateries
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- The Downtown Development Authority, in partnership with the village, have received a grant from a program to support restaurants, bars and cafes. “We applied…
COVID vaccine:‘It’s time to fight back’
By David Fleet Editor Mass vaccinations are nothing new to Sara Taylor’s patients. “They (patients) are…
Shipmates reunite after 50 years
By David Fleet Editor It had been more than 50 years since two sailors crossed paths…
Brandon Township new business:Full Scope Eyecare
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-Full Scope Eyecare, 1221 South Ortonville Road opened this month providing…
Locals rally for poinsettia project
Wojo’s Greenhouse, 2570 Oakwood Road along with the Ortonville Masonic Lodge #339 teamed up over the…
Dear 2021 (and more for the New Year)
Dec. 31, 2020 Dear 2021, I am excited about your arrival — now only a few…
School trustee steps down
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon School Board member Sarah Allen has stepped down from the school board. “It was an honor to be…
Brandon/Flushing ski team
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon board of education voted 5-0 to enter into a cooperative agreement with Flushing High School for a…
Board OKs return to learn
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Board of education voted 5-0 to approve the district’s return to learn plan on Monday night. Board…
Camp Hawks
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Camp Hawks is up and running, and this year all the kids are bringing beach towels. But they’re not…
Brandon board names new director of curriculum, instruction
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon schools welcomed a new director of curriculum and instruction at their Monday night board of education meeting. The…
Meet Up & Eat Up program
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Schools is hosting two locations for their annual Meet Up and Eat Up program. Meals will be available…
Blackhawk icers team up with Notre Dame Prep
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Board of Education approved a cooperative agreement with Notre Dame Preparatory School for a hockey team with…
Elementary,middle school summer virtual learning
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Schools are looking forward to their summer programs once again this year, but the big change for summer…
Brandon High School may host drive up graduation
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon School District has unveiled their graduation plans for July 26. “The date of July 26 was chosen…