View from above

View from above

From left, Vinny Polerecky, Wesley Ragland and Blair Bezemek along with other classmates from Oakwood Elementary School take advantage of some milder winter weather on Wednesday afternoon during recess. Photo by Patrick McAbee.

Brandon Bond projects for 2022

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The Brandon board of education received an update on upcoming bond projects for the summer of 2022. “We’ve got a really good plan moving forward with hoe we are going to start construction,” said Dan Stevens, acting superintendent. Originally, the high school football field, Blackhawk Stadium, was going […]

School board OKs new interim superintendent

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- During the regular meeting on Monday night, the board of education voted 7-0 to approve the hiring of Dr. Gary Richards as interim superintendent for the Brandon School District beginning Jan. 27 and ending June 30, 2022. “He comes to us highly qualified and experienced,” said board president […]

Salter to return as 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 2022 calendar year. All votes were unanimous. Diane Salter was approved for the position of president, Melissa Clark was approved as vice president, Kimberly Smith-Kulaga was approved as secretary, and Rebecca Haynes was […]

Letters to the Editor Jan. 15, 2022

Thank you community Dear Editor, As we enter another year of uncertainty, and confusion about the virus, the one thing that has not changed is the generosity of our beautiful churches, businesses and our community. The donations to the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund continued strong for those area residents in need of food assistance. Although […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

First Reading AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 1, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON PREAMBLE On October 4, 2002, the Charter Township of Brandon adopted and registered its Service Mark (also known as a “Trademark” or “Logo”) consisting of a circular figure with design elements in the center (Brandon Township and year of origin). […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON REGULAR MEETING January 10, 2022 Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm. Present:  Blair, Broughton, DePalma, Marshall, Thurman, Unruh, and Rumball Also, in attendance Fred Waybrant Parks & Rec. Director, Laura Fromwiller-Brandon Twp. Library Director and 1 citizen. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Roll Call Reports Correspondence Consent Agenda […]

Public Notice: Brandon Schools

January 10,2022 RESOLUTION Resolved, that the regular monthly meeting of the Brandon Board of Education. Brandon School District, shall be held on the third Monday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Brandon School District, Central Office, 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, 48462. Reqular Meetinq Dates February 14, 2022 (2nd Monday due […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

Synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 1/10/2022 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Accts Payable Financial Reports Investment Reports Board Minutes Twp / Fire 12/13/2021 NEW BUSINESS Approved Oakland County CISMA Funding Project Approved Plan Development Overlay District Resolution Approved Hiring Jason Wilton as Fill-In Building Inspector Approved Angela Grogan Step Increase Approved Attendees […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

BRANDON TOWNSHIP Board of Trustees The following are dates of the regularly scheduled Meeting that will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at the Brandon Township Municipal Building, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, MI 48462: January 10th July 11th (due to Independence Day) February 7th August 8th (due to Aug. 2 election) March 7th […]