Anthony Kalinin

KALININ, ANTHONY VINCENT “TONY” of Ortonville, Michigan. Died February 16, 2019.  He was 74.  Born July 9, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Anthony John and Helen Elizabeth (nee: Killewald) Kalinin. He married Judy Sorrentino on August 1, 1964 in Detroit.  Family was the most important part of his life. He is survived by […]

Valentines times two

Valentines times two

Twin sisters Brianna and Adrianna VanHorrick, 6 years old of Reid Elementray School exchange Valentines in Kathy Smith’s kindergarten class on Feb. 14. Photo by Patrick McAbee.

Sold: Belle Ann Elementary

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The Belle Ann Elementary School building has sold. On Feb. 11, the school board voted 5-0 to sell the building to buyer Chuck Schneider. Trustee Kevin McClellan, was absent with notice and Trustee John Chartier abstained from the vote due to a conflict of interest. Schneider previously made […]

Township, police take aim at underage vaping

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Feb. 4, the township board approved the first reading of an ordinance pertaining to tobacco and vapor products. The first reading was approved 6-0. Treasurer Terri Darnall was absent with notice. “It’s a big topic of discussion with the schools,” said Lt. Greg Glover, Oakland County Sheriff’s […]

Social media harassment enforcement ramped up

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Feb. 4, the township board of trustees approved the first reading for a new harassment ordinance 6-0. The ordinance addresses harassment via texting and social media, which was not addressed in the previous ordinance. “We currently have a harassment ordinance, but it does not cover texting, anything […]

Safety, security recommendations at bus stop eyed by school distirct

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer During a special meeting on Feb. 11, Detective Rich Hubble gave a presentation to the Brandon School Board on his safety and security recommendation. “Before I left, I started working on a project, I was trying to look at any of our weaknesses,” said Hubble. “I don’t believe we’re going […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

Synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 02-11-2019 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Consent Agenda Budget Amendment Accts Payable Financial Reports Board Minutes Twp. /Fire/01/14/19 PUBLIC HEARING PRESENTATION NEW BUSINESS Approved Proposed Ordinance Banning Marihuana Approved TIA Transportation Improvement Association Approved Barron Road Project Approved FOIA Coordinator Discussed Second Building Inspector RESOLUTIONS Approved Tri-Party […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON Special Meeting Feb. 4, 2019 Meeting was called to order at 6:35pm. Present: Allen, DePalma, Kordella, Marshall, Rumball, Thurman Absent: Darnall Approved: – Agenda – New Business: A. Closed Session B. Approval of closed session minutes C. Action resulting from closed session Meeting adjourned: 7:15pm Complete minutes are available at […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON Regular Meeting Feb. 4, 2019 Meeting was called to order at 7:20pm. Present: Allen, DePalma, Kordella, Marshall, Rumball, Thurman Absent: Darnall Approved: – Agenda – Consent Agenda – New Business: A. Supervisor – Country Oaks Litigation Release Form B. Building/Supervisor – Tobacco and Vaping Ordinance, 1st reading C. Building/Supervisor – […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

Charter Township of Brandon Township is currently accepting proposals for: Architectural Design & Management Services for all CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) projects within Brandon Township for 3-years. Submittal Requirements Place proposal in a sealed envelope addressed to: Brandon Township Clerk’s Office, 395 Mill Street, P.O. Box 929, Ortonville, MI 48462-0929, include Firm’s name and […]