Emergency personnel are searching for a 52-year-old white male who left his home last night at 1616 Zarieda Street. The man, who was last seen at 12:15 a.m., is schizophrenic and bipolar. Brandon police were dispatched at 4:05 a.m. and began a search at the home. K-9s traced his trail into a heavily wooded area behind […]
By David Fleet Editor On Jan. 6, the Genesee Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution recognized the annual winners of the Good Citizen awards, at the Court Street United Methodist Church, 225 West Court St, Flint. This year 10 Genesee County area schools participated featuring outstanding high school seniors who exhibit the qualities of good […]
By Sam Posey-Goodrich High School Senior “What new challenges will America face as we move forward into the future?” Every day, our nation’s leaders are working towards improving all aspects of the American society. Our technology becomes more advanced, defense programs are improved, our population is increasing, etc. However, as with any new change, there […]
I hope she’s a brawler Dear Editor, Here’s a bit of the letter I sent to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House: I suggested she not criticize Representative Rashida Tlaib, newly elected to Michigan’s 13 District. Ms. Tlaib made headlines before the sun set on her first day in office. Not because she admitted she […]
RESOLUTION Resolved, that the regular monthly meeting of the Brandon Board of Education, Brandon School District, shall be held on the third Monday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Brandon School District, Central Office Board Room, 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, 48462. Regular Meeting Dates February 11, 2019 (2nd Monday due […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Ortonville will conduct a public hearing on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard in conjunction with the regularly scheduled Village Council Meeting The purpose of the hearing is for the Village Council to receive comments prior to deciding whether […]
REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL Community Development Block Grant Funds Emergency Services The Charter Township of Brandon is seeking bid proposals from qualified service providers to manage and administer a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Emergency Services Program for the Program year July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019. The program will provide emergency services such as […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- At the Monday night regular meeting, after some deliberation, the township board appointed all of the trustees to subcommittees for the next two years. Clerk Candee Allen was appointed to the Lake Louise board; Treasurer Terri Darnall to the fire authority board; Trustee Dana DePalma to the Retirement […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance is seeking nominations for their annual Youth Recognition Night. “Brandon Groveland Youth Recognition is a special time when we get together to publicly thank the youth from our community for their volunteerism, involvement and hard work,” said Fran Hotchkiss, Brandon Township Library outreach liaison. “The […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon School District has a new police liaison officer. Deputy Mike Taylor, an officer with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon substation for the past two years, has taken over the position from Detective Rich Hubble, who is now full time in the detective bureau. The change comes after […]