Brandon Twp.- Less phone calls, more e-mails and newspaper updates. A recent communications audit conducted by Hildy Corbett gave the school district some direction in how parents, employees, senior citizens and other community members want to receive information. Corbett, an independent communications analyst and retired Utica Schools communications director, presented results from the February survey […]
Brandon Twp.- The school district’s septic issues have been ongoing for years and during their April 16 meeting, the board approved $74,000 to be spent on updates to the district’s wastewater treatment plant. The necessary electrical and control updates are a temporary fix, required by the state to keep the district in compliance with state […]
Brandon Twp.- Heather Odinga walked into an Oakwood Elementary classroom two years ago and announced this district’s first ever Oakland County Outstanding Elementary Teacher of the Year, Debbie Brauher. On Wednesday, she returned to announce the 2012 winner. ‘No way!? exclaimed Mike Medvinsky as Odinga walked in to his music room, accompanied by Oakwood Principal […]
Brandon Twp.- Diane Droste is hoping the third time’s the charm. Since she moved to the township in 1990, Consumers Energy has offered to extend gas mains in the township twice before this year. Both times, most recently in 2002, Droste put down her deposit, signifying her interest. But not enough of her neighbors joined […]
Summer is coming and with it, a rite of passage for many children? summer camp. But for some children, the camp experience? swimming, canoeing, s’mores, games, crafts, new friends and more? is beyond reach. Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance strives to make camp a reality for children who might not otherwise be able to go by […]
Brandon Twp.- When Randy Carpenter left a job at Sam’s Club to come work as a custodian in the Brandon School District 15 years ago, he believed he was making the right move for himself and his family. ‘I came here for a better job, with better pay and insurance,? said Carpenter. ‘I figured I […]
Austin Hahn believes teenagers often get a bad rap, with adults looking down on them or suspecting them of causing trouble. So Hahn fights against the prejudice by doing good works. In the past year alone, he has volunteered for the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund’s food pantry; helped with various activities at Seymour Lake United […]
For area residents that may be considering a run at local government ‘now may be the time. All seats on all township boards are up for grabs this election year. Candidates seeking to run for the Atlas, Brandon and Groveland township boards must file petitions by 4 p.m., May 15 at the respective township offices […]
Brandon Twp.- After more than a year of a public battle, the Clearwater Campground Association and the township have reached a settlement which may allow some campground residents to stay in their homes year-round. During their April 2 meeting, the township board unanimously approved an agreement with the Clearwater Campground Association which allows campground residents […]
Brandon Twp.- Teacher Sharon Voyer holds an iPad and sounds out a letter, then asks Kaylee Weir to do the same and touch the correct word on the screen. The little girl concentrates and tentatively reaches out to a word that lights up, showing she is right. A smile lights up the first grade student’s […]