School board elects officers
Brandon Twp. – The Brandon School elected officers during the school board meeting on Monday. Beth Nuccio president, Chris Yuchasz vice president, Karyn Milligan seretary and Ken Quisenberry treasurer.
Goodrich, Atlas Township lead area growth
Population growth in Atlas Township and Goodrich outpaced increases in Ortonville, Brandon and Groveland townships according to new census estimates released on June 30. The census bureau and Federal State Cooperative Program for population estimates use statistical models that combine the census and administrative records for current population estimates consistent with the last census count. […]
Goodrich, Atlas Township leads area growth
By David Fleet Editor Population growth in Atlas Township and Goodrich outpaced increases in Ortonville, Brandon and Groveland townships according to new census estimates released on June 30. The census bureau and Federal State Cooperative Program for population estimates use statistical models that combine the census and administrative records for current population estimates consistent with […]
Michael Peterson trial set for Aug. 4
Davison-Following his arraignment on June 13, at the 67th District Court in Davison, Michael Peterson, 62 of Ortonville was back in court on July 1 for a pre-trial hearing for alleged involvement in soliciting sex with men at Richfield County Park. Peterson, who entered a plea of not guilty will now appear at a final […]
Miller steps in as superintendent
Brandon Twp-On July 1, Tom Miller took over as the new Brandon school district superintendent. Miller, 49, had served 26 years in the Port Huron school district, including seven years as assistant superintendent. Following a 6-1 vote he was hired in March after a six month search by the school distinct. ‘My first few weeks […]
Remembering our patriots
Atlas Twp.- To passers-by the small cemetery west of Gale Road about a half mile or so from the Oakland County line is just a blip in the rural township countryside. Bordered by a white fence, and shrouded by a few stately maple trees the half acre plot also known as the Horton Burying Ground […]
Local man arraigned following sting
Michael Peterson, 62, of Ortonville was one of four men arraigned for alleged involvement in soliciting sex with men at Richfield County Park on June 13, at the 67th District Court in Davison by Magistrate Cora Gregory. He was released on $2,000 personal recognizance bond and entered a plea of not guilty. If convicted, they […]
After more than 30 years, Goodrich school district secretary retires
Goodrich-Dorothy Booth once calculated grade point averages by hand and knew most students by their first name. Now, more than 30 years later a computer program tallies students? grades and exchanges with students are not so common. ‘It’s time to retire,? says Booth, secretary to the superintendent who officially retired on June 15. A Flint […]
House, Senate split on Groveland police post
Lansing – Earlier this year budget shortfalls of more than $700 million prompted Gov. Jennifer Granholm to recommend the state police team in Groveland Township, along with state police posts in Grand Haven, and Iron River close. The proposed Oct. 1 closures, would save the state an estimated $1.1 million say officials from the governor’s […]
Brandon administrator named
Beginning July 18, Marian Horowitz will be the new assistant superintendent for curriculum and instructional services for Brandon School District. She will replace Sue May who announced her retirement last month. For the past five years, Horowitz served as the executive director for curriculum at Tecumseh Public Schools. In addition she coordinated the alternative education, […]