BURGARD, MILDRED L. of Ortonville, Michigan, died on December 8, 2023. She was 96. Mildred was born February 11, 1927 in, Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Deloss and Leota (nee: Cramer) Stratton. She is survived by her loving daughter, Tami (Greg Stuck) Burgard; one sister, Carol Crooks; two grandchildren, Bob (Amy) Burgard and Teresa (Grayson) […]
Kristina and Jeremy picking our a Christmas tree with their daughter Evelyn at the Goodrich Lions Club Christmas Tree sale. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Oxford — On Dec. 6, several Brandon residents gathered at the Oxford Meijer to Shop with a Hero. Every year, members of the Brandon Fire Department and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon Substation partner with Meijer to shop with area residents to help enhance their Christmas. “Meijer provides the […]
Every year, I have the great pleasure of accompanying the Brandon Fire Department and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon substation to the Oxford Meijer for Shop with a Hero. For anyone who doesn’t know, the program gives local kids an opportunity to shop with a police officer or a firefighter for Christmas gifts, and […]
Thank you Wojos The Village of Ortonville along with the community thank Wojo’s Greenhouse, 2570 Oakwood Road, Brandon Township for their donation of the beautiful plants in the street planters through the downtown area this season. They brighten up the downtown area, and the continued support of Wojo’s Greenhouse is greatly appreciated. Bob Hauxwell Ortonville […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Brandon Township Board of Trustees voted 5-2 to spend an additional $200,000 for the concession stand at the Brandon Township Community Park, 1414 N. Hadley Road. Trustee Kathy Thurman and treasurer Scott Broughton voted against the motion. “The parks and […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Brandon High School student council is hoping to provide students a stress-free week and provide tools to take care of their mental health. Starting on Dec. 11, the BHS Student Council is hosting a Mental Health Week, with different activities each day centering around the mental health […]
PUBLIC NOTICE Because the People Want to Know BRANDON TOWNSHIP Board of Trustees The following are dates of the regularly scheduled Brandon Township Board Meeting that will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at the Brandon Township Municipal Building, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, MI 48462: January 8 th (Due to New Year’s Day) […]
SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON REGULAR MEETING December 4, 2023, at 7 p.m. Members present: Blair, Broughton, DePalma, Marshall, Thurman, Unruh, Rumball Approved: Agenda, as presented Consent Agenda, as presented New Business: Underground Storage Tank Closure Brandon Township 2024 Budget – General Appropriations Act Public Act 152 Opt Out 2023, 2024 and 2025 Auditor Contract […]
Lee Elizondo petting Sky the therapy dog at Brandon High School. Photo: Patrick McAbee. By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Sky and Luna are on a mission to bring joy to students. “The dogs give off so much love and happiness,” said Michelle Look, the handler for Sky and Luna. “It’s nice […]