Charter Township of Brandon 395 Mill Street Ortonville, MI 48462 Synopsis – July 1, 2019 Synopsis for publication of ordinance revisions that were introduced at the July 1, 2019 Brandon Township Board of Trustee meeting: The following were introduced and accepted for a first reading. Zoning Ordinance Amendments: Chapter 46, Article III, Section 46-204 (b) […]
SYNOPSIS Village of Ortonville Regular Meeting June 24, 2019 Call to order 7:00 p.m. Present: Brice, Butzu, Eschmann, Hayden, Robinson, Skornicka Approved: Agenda Council Minutes-May 20, May 23, June 10, 2019 ZBA Minutes- June 10, 2019 Personnel Minutes-May 30, June 4, 2019 Disbursements $13,634.77 Treasurer’s Report Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget Adjustments Air Conditioning Old Town […]
BUCHANAN, BETTY MAE SADDLER of Ortonville, MI passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2019 after a brave and furious battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was 68 years old. Betty was born in Jackson, MI to Ilah Saddler. They later moved back to the Saddler farm where she lived with her mother until she […]
From left, Reese Wagner and Lainey Willis check out their faces during during the 5th annual Family Movie Night, June 22 at the Brandon Township Community Park. See more photos by Patrick McAbee page 15.
On June 19, at 8:32 a.m., Brandon deputies arrested a township resident and business owner for a felony warrant. The warrant sites three felony charges and two misdemeanor charges. Deputies observed Zaky Elkour parked across from the Brandon substation. They had knowledge of a valid felony warrant from a previous case involving Elkour. When he […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On June 17, the Brandon Board of Education approved an intramural sports program 7-0. The plan for the program was introduced by athletic director Chris Dines, and would be for students grades 2-6. “This is part of the Brandon 2025 goals,” said Dr. Matt Outlaw, district superintendent. “We want all […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Beginning July 1, Sashabaw Road between Sherwood and Granger roads will be closed for paving. The construction is expected to be completed in late fall. During construction, residential access will be maintained. The detour for through, northbound traffic will be west on Sherwood to Perry Lake roads, north on […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A Detroit area man was arrested in Brandon Township on June 18 following a confrontation with police. At 1:57 p.m., Brandon deputies responded to a report of suspicious circumstances. The caller stated that a man pulled into their driveway in a black car and parked. She did not know who […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon School District is seeking nominations for the Ed and Diane Donaldson Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame. “As part of our district’s Brandon 2025 vision, we seek to highlight the success of our students beyond the Brandon School District,” said Superintendent Dr. Matt Outlaw. “We are not preparing them […]
By David Fleet Editor Peyton Pollard has been busy this summer. The 5-year-old Ortonville resident has raised two rabbits; three chickens; one goat and a pony. Plus, t-shirt stenciling; cookie, cake and banana bread baking while creating unique handcrafted soap. The ambitious youth’s early summer livestock and crafts will be on display in the 4-H […]