By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp. -For many American students, Spanish is the only second language they learn in school. But for German foreign exchange student Anja Knoepfle, this is her only chance to learn it in school. Knoepfle came to the United States in August and is now a student at Brandon High […]
By David Fleet Editor A Clarkston man will now spend a minimum of 30 years in prison for an attack in Atlas Township last year. On Nov. 13, Charles Gamble II was sentenced by Seventh Circuit Court Judge Archie Hayman after he was found guilty on Oct. 10 of assault with intent to do great […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Wrtier Brandon Twp.- The board of trustees declined Oakland County’s invitation to be a part of the No HAZ program again this year in a 3-3 vote at the Monday night meeting. Ttustees Scott Broughton, Kris Kordella and supervisor Kathy Thurman voted in favor of participation while trustee Robert Marshall, clerk […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Community Christmas Toy Store of Brandon is hosting their annual Christmas toy drive, and according to president Linda Mizejewski, these toys are all that some kids get. “This is set up to supplement what the parents buy,” said Mizejewski. “But for some kids, this is all they get.” The […]
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON REGULAR MEETING November 6, 2017 Call to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Allen, Broughton, Darnall, Kordella, Marshall & Thurman. Absent: DePalma (with notice) Approved: Consent Agenda Belle Ann Information Gathering Building/Assessing Part-Time Clerical 1st Reading Ordinance Sec. 28-491 Minor In Possession- Full text of Ordinance available in township office. Employee Classification […]
Synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 11-14-2017 Call To Order & Roll Call Approved: Agenda with Amendment Board Minutes Twp. Fire 10-10-2017 Special Board Minutes 10-24-2017 Budget Amendments, Accounts Payable And Financials PUBLIC HEARING CDBG Approved 2018 Application & Allocation of Funds NEW BUSINESS Approved 3 Year Contract with Auditor Approved Township Employee Manual Approved Fire Compensation […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp. –For two robbers, nothing can seem to go right. The two sub-par theives opted to burglarize a home, however once inside they realize the place is for sale. Then before they can make a run for it, buyers start to arrive. The pair of robbers then have a tough […]
HEARNS, MAVIS JUNE of Ortonville; was reunited in Heaven with her husband Kenneth Hearns and daughter, Cathy Hanks on November 9, 2017. She was 87. Born in Ortonville, Michigan to the late Harry and Beatrice Frick. She is survived by six grandchildren, Terry “Andy” (Jennifer) Hanks, Brandi (Bob) Hanks, Melissa (Eddie) Brannam, Kelli (Ikan) Hanks, […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-The students and soilders were generations and worlds apart. But on Wednesday vetrans from Korea and in the Vietnam era visited students at Harvey Swanson Elementary. For the past three years members of the Ortonville VFW Post 582 provided a flag folding presentation and discussed their military service just prior […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The board of trustees voted 6-0 on Monday to assign township clerk Candee Allen the task of exploring all costs involved in the purchase of the Belle Ann Elementary property. Belle Ann has been closed since 2013, and the school board has said they would accept $500,000 for […]