BFD incidents soar in 2024

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — For 2024, the Brandon Fire Department responded to 1,558 incidents, the second highest in department history. During the regular Monday night meeting, BFD Fire Chief David Kwapis gave the Brandon Township Board of Trustees his 2024 year-end report. “Of that, 62% were medical,” said Kwapis. “Our top three […]

Brandon police calls dip slightly, clearance rate among county highest

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on Monday night, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon substation commander Lt. Greg Glover gave his 2024 year-end report to the Brandon Township Board of Trustees. Calls were down slightly in 2024 with 13,166 calls total. “Traffic enforcement, which also includes the weighmaster, we issued […]

Valentine’s Day Stories

Every year when Valentine’s Day rolls around, we in the newsroom sit down and go through our phones, emails and Rolodexes to think of couples who have been married a number of years that we could talk to about the secret to a lasting marriage. All of the couples we talk to have wonderful stories […]

Letters to the Editor February 8, 2025

Thank you Just a note of thanks to the many kind neighbors who stopped during our latest snow/ice storm when our car slid sideways on the drive and we couldn’t move. A special thanks to the Oakland Elementary school bus driver who saw us on her run and came back in her own vehicle to […]

Public Notice: Abandoned Property

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY Pursuant to section § 570.522 of the Michigan state storage code, Neighbor Storage will hold a Public Sale of Property to satisfy Landlord’s lien on 02/24/2025 at 2PM online through Storagetreasures.com. Tenant is Robert Laing and the storage space is located at 1776 Horseshoe Dr, Brandon Twp, Michigan, […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON REGULAR MEETING February 3, 2025 at 7 p.m. Members Present: Blair, Candiloro, DePalma, Marshall, Stangeland, Unruh, Rumball Approved: Agenda, as amended Consent Agenda, as presented New Business: Amendments to Keeping of Animals Ordinance – Second Reading New Hire for Township Facilities Manager Amend Planning and Building Fees Off-Premises Tasting Room […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

Brandon Township 395 Mill Street, P.O. Box 929 Ortonville, MI 48462 Phone: 248-627-4918 PUBLIC NOTICE Because the People Want to Know BRANDON TOWNSHIP BRANDON TOWNSHIP 2025 BOARD OF REVIEW The 2025 March Board of Review will meet at the Brandon Township Office at 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, MI on the following dates and times: Tuesday […]

Public Notice: Atlas Township

PUBLIC NOTICE ATLAS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE, to the citizens of ATLAS TOWNSHIP, Genesee County, Goodrich, Michigan. The ATLAS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS will hold a PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. at the Atlas Township Hall to hear a request for a 49-foot variance from the minimum […]

Ice-solated fun

Ice-solated fun

Dylan and Alex Martin check their tip-up on Lake Shinanguag in Atlas Township. The recent single digit January temperatures have improved ice conditions. However, the DNR urges everyone to always use caution when venturing onto or near ice. Photo: Patrick McAbee.

Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance Youth Recognition Night

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance is seeking nominations for their annual Youth Recognition Night. “Youth Recognition Night is a time set apart for the community to recognize the young people who have persevered in difficulty, volunteered to serve, or demonstrated heartfelt kindness towards others,” said Theresa Bills, BGYA […]