Hat of hearts
Addilyn, 3, a student at Goodrich Children’s Center tries on a Valentine’s Day Hat on Tuesday. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Student scholarships available
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Local scholarships are available to Brandon seniors for the upcoming college or trade programs. “The Ortonville Lions Club has been awarding excellence of our graduating seniors in the form of scholarships for many years,” said Kim Bishop, a member of the Ortonville Lions. “We are proud to celebrate the outstanding […]
Deadline for BGYA Youth Recognition nominations March 6
The Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance is seeking nominations for their annual Youth Recognition Night. Anyone can nominate a youth that they feel has gone above and beyond in helping people and the community or has been a general role model for others. This year’s theme for the BGYA Youth Recognition Night is ‘Youth Volunteers Shine […]
Former school district property sold in village
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon School District has agreed to a purchase agreement for $28,750 for the 2.4 acre property on Sherman Ct with a 6-0 vote. Board vice-president Lisa Kavalhuna was absent with notice. The purchaser, Joe Fetcher, wants to build a home on the property to be closer to his grandchildren. […]
‘Any time, any place, any pace’
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon School District is expanding their virtual school to include a fully online school as an option for students. “It’s a high quality alternative to the traditional school setting,” said district superintendent Dr. Matt Outlaw. “More and more students across the country are looking for alternates to the typical brick […]
National Merit Scholarship finalist
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A Brandon senior is finalist for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Sarah Pesta scored a 1,480 of 1,600 possible on her PSAT, which qualified her as a semi-finalist in her junior year, and now, after getting a 1,530 on her SAT, she is ranked as a finalist. “Sarah is one […]
Brandon EMS response, efforts saves township man
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Chuck Grarlin has plenty to be thankful this year. On top of Grarlin’s list is to be alive in 2020 and the emergency medical response of Brandon Fire Department. “The end of December, New Year’s Eve, I had a heart attack,” said Grarlin. He was able to call for an […]
Public Notice: Brandon Township
Charter Township of Brandon 395 Mill Street Ortonville, MI 48462 Regular Meeting February 3, 2020 Meeting was called to order at 7:06pm Present: Allen, Darnall, DePalma, Kordella, Marshall, Rumball and Thurman Also, in attendance: Fire Chief Kwapis, Citizen Reporter Shelby Stewart, Parks and Recreation Director Fred Waybrant, and 15 others. Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, […]
Public Notice: Groveland Township
PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF GROVELAND TOWNSHIP 2020 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETINGS The Board of Review of the Township of Groveland will meet at the GROVELAND TOWNSHIP HALL, 4695 Grange Hall Road, Holly, Michigan, Upper Level, For the purpose of reviewing the assessment roll and hearing any objections thereof at the […]
Public Notice: Groveland Township
Synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 2-10-2020 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Consent Agenda Budget Amendment Accts Payable Financial Reports Board Minutes Twp. /Fire/ 1/13/2020 Special Meeting Minutes 2/5/2020 NEW BUSINESS Approved Resignation for Building/Planning/Zoning Deputy Clerk Approved Appointment of Deputy Clerk Approved 2020 RCOC Gravel Haul Program Approved 2020 Tri-Party […]