By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The Library renovations are almost complete, and they will be hosting a grand re-opening on Sept. 27. “At 9 a.m., we will have a ribbon cutting and we’ll have cake in the community room,” said Library Director Rebecca Higgerson. “We invite everyone in to see where their tax […]
BRANDON TOWNSHIP Request for bids Charter Township of Brandon is accepting bids for A) Two basketball adjustable & anchor goal systems. B) Three outdoor volleyball court systems. C) Two baseball backstop fencing systems complete little league, 20 x 20 x 20 with cap. D) Dug out benches, little league. E) Four aluminum bleachers with three […]
BRANDON TOWNSHIP Request for bids Charter Township of Brandon is accepting bids for assorted aggregate at the Brandon Township Community Park located at 1414 North Hadley Road, Ortonville. 1) 1500-ton Bead Sand Screened. 2) 1500-ton 23A Limestone or 1500 -ton 21AA crushed stone. 3) 300-ton 1”-3” crushed concrete. 4) 300-ton asphalt millings. Project is the […]
BRANDON TOWNSHIP Request for bids Charter Township of Brandon is accepting bids for baseball fencing. Please price per foot. 5’ high chain link fence approximately 1034 feet. 6’ chain link fence approximately 162’. 8’ chain link fence approximately 323’. Plastic Protection Cap (for 5’ fencing). 4 dugout gates. Deadline for bids is September 30th, 2019, […]
Together we made a difference. Dear editor, Please know how grateful we are to everyone who so generously donated school supplies and gave their time to our OCEF Back-To-School project. Because of your support, we were able to provide school supplies for over 200 students and over 65 families. Because of you, they can experience […]
DIAL, JERRY DEWAYNE of Brandon Township, MI; died September 10, 2019. He was 68. Born July 12, 1951 in Tiptonville, Tennessee to the late William Claude and Mary Ruth (nee: Cable) Dial. He married Deborah Ann on August 12, 2006 in Waterford, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Debbie Dial; […]
Pink elephant hibiscus blooms at the Brandon Township home of Arnie and Mary Alice Seelbinder. The massive dinner plate size flower opens in early fall. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Local businessman Nick Patel’s reaction to the recent ban on flavored e-cigarettes is mixed. “One way it’s (the ban) good, one way it’s bad,” said Nick Patel, owner of Smoker’s Palace and the Marathon Gas station both located on M-15. “It affects business a lot, one of the categories of […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- September is septic system awareness month, and the village is raising awareness with their month-long Septic Smart resolution. Each week the village will have a different septic notice posted on their website and facebook page, and postcards have gone out to all village residents. The second week’s notices are […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Groveland Twp.- The Marathon station at 15 M-15, Ortonville has a new owner. “We’re remodeling the store,” said new owner Nick Patel. “We’re trying to bring in food, like sandwiches and stuff, beer and possibly liquor.” Patel, also owner of Smoker’s Palace, 1768 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, has been a […]