A pair of bald eagles on their nest just south of Brandon Township. Local sightings of the majestic birds that at one time were endangered have been on the rise. On Jan. 30, the Clarkston Area Backyard Birders Club will open their 2024 meetings with a discussion of threatened and endangered birds.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is bringing summer into the cold winter months. From noon-4 p.m., Feb.10, the DDA will host their first Flip Flop Fest at 486 Mill St., Ortonville. The family-friendly event includes a heated tent, music, games, dancing, raffles, food, a ticketed VIP event and […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Brandon Fire Department was busy last year. In 2023, the Brandon Fire Department responded to 1,431 incidents, which is the third highest total in the department’s history. At the regular township board meeting on Monday, Brandon Fire Chief David Kwapis gave his 2023 year-end fire department report. […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The construction of the gazebo at the Brandon Township Community Park, 1414 N. Hadley Road, is well underway. “The basic structure should be completed in the next two weeks,” said Parks and Recreation Director John Hug. “Then the floor pavers will need to be done in the […]
I’ve recently developed a problem. I ran out of room on my main bookshelf. Let me start this story by saying I’m incredibly happy and blessed to be able to have as many books as I do and to have the space for them. I’ve surpassed 500 in my basement library, which came as a […]
View Newspaper Group is proud to announce that Cassandra Preseren has joined the team as a sales and branding specialist. Preseren will work with Emily Caswell, brand manager and Pete Clinton, advertising director and focus on advertising, marketing, account management, event planning and community networking events. Preseren brings almost 20 years of experience, an MBA […]
BALL (Davidson) Dennis “Deige” “DJ”; of Pontiac; passed away on January 2, 2024 at the age of 25; son of Angela (Nate) Davidson and Dennis Ball; brother of Megan, James, Kathryn, Brianna, Jacob, and Austin; uncle to Giovanni Davidson; loving nephew and cousin; preceded in death to the Late “Grandmas Boy” Margaret and James Davidson, […]
SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON REGULAR MEETING January 8, 2024 at 7 p.m. Members present: Broughton, DePalma, Marshall, Thurman, Unruh, Rumball Members absent with notice: Blair Approved: Agenda, as presented Consent Agenda, as presented New Business: Assistant Chief/Building Official Position FF/EMT to ENG/MEDIC Meeting Adjourned at p.m. Complete text of the proposed ordinance amendments and […]
Geeham (Jackson), Janet Waive passed peacefully at home in Oxford MI on January 2, 2024. She was 74. Born in 1949 in Detroit, MI, Janet is survived by her children Krystal (husband Angelo) and David (wife Kara) and grandchildren Autumn, April, Charlotte, Kameron, Mavis. She is also remembered by her nieces and nephews Kenneth, Jennifer, […]
SYNOPSIS Groveland Twp. Board 1/8/2024 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Accts Payable Financial Reports Investment Reports Budget Amendments Board Minutes Twp /Fire 12/11/2023 Presentations NEW BUSINESS Approved Assessor Contract Discussed Groveland Township Consumers Energy Natural Gas Savings Approved Appointing a New BZA Board Member-Scott Williamson Approved Budget Meeting Workshop Feb 7 […]