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Holly Francis
FRANCIS, HOLLY SCHAFER, of Goodrich; died November 21, 2020. She was 43. Holly was born on August 20, 1977 in Mt. Clemens, MI, the daughter of Cindy and the late Joseph Schafer. She is survived by Mike, her loving husband of 18 years; their children, Joey, Luke, and Maggie Francis; her mother Cindy Schafer; her […]
COVID halts face-to-face school for now
Masked Brandon High School students exit the building following Gov. Whitmer’s announcement to close in person learning on Wednesday. Photo by Patrick McAbee. By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Members of the Brandon School Board were brought to tears as they made the unanimous decision Wednesday night to move Harvey Swanson Elementary to virtual learning […]
Small Business Saturday
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer This year due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, small businesses have been struggling. The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is hopeful that the annual Small Business Saturday will bring the community together to support the local small businesses on Nov. 28. “Given the experiential memories that go with holiday shopping, and based […]
Brandon Board eyes bring pets to work policy
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- At the regular meeting of the township board on last Monday night, the board discussed a motion to amend the township policy to allow pets in the office on casual days. The motion was not made and failed for lack of interest, but was discussed between members of […]
Firms vie for superintendent search
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer At the regular meeting Monday night, the Brandon board of education voted 6-0 to bring in two companies to interview during a special meeting in December for the purpose of choosing one to be the search firm for a new permanent superintendent. Board member Kevin McClellen was absent with notice. […]
Public Notice: Brandon Township
PUBLIC NOTICE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON Brandon Township will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at its Regular Meeting on December 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at 395 Mill St., Ortonville, MI 48462 to receive public comments on the proposed 2021 budget. A copy of the budget will be available for public inspection at the Clerk’s office […]
Public Notice: Brandon Township
Charter Township of Brandon 395 Mill Street Ortonville, MI 48462 Meeting held virtually through “Go to Meeting” Regular Meeting, November 9, 2020 Meeting was called to order at 7:05pm. Present: Allen, Broughton, DePalma, Kordella, Marshall, Rumball and Thurman Absent: None Also in attendance: Senior Center Coordinator- Faye Bindig, Building Dept. Director- Bill Dinnan, Brandon Fire […]
Letters to the Editor Nov. 21, 2020
The Ruck for Veterans Dear Editor, Thank you to Bearss Fitness & Ivy Rehab, owners Joshua Bearss and manager Sean Duffey for sponsoring the Veterans Day Fun Ruck on Nov. 14. And a special thank you to Robini Loughlin for organizing the event. The Ruck for Veterans walk helped the local VFW Post 582 Ortonville […]
Laura Smith
SMITH, LAURA LEE of Ortonville, Michigan; Died November 15, 2020. She was 70. She was born on August 29, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan to Elmer Joseph and the late Gloria Ann (nee: Carlini) Toth. She is survived by two children, Kimberly (Randall) Smith-Kulaga and James J. (Michelle) Smith; five grandchildren, Nicholas Kulaga, Sophia Kulaga, Ava Smith, Molly […]