Brandon Twp.- The school district will have two new leaders this fall. The school board unanimously approved during their April 11 meeting the hiring of Cathy Kochanski as the new Belle Ann Elementary School principal, as well as the promotion of Celeste Nowacki to principal of Brandon High School. ‘We did an extensive search for […]
Brandon Twp.- Jensen Derry was eating lunch with some friends at Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School on Feb. 16 when one of the girls said, ‘Maddie’s choking.? Jensen thought the cookie that Madison Smith was eating would come up right away. Another friend slapped Madison on the back, but as her choking continued and her face […]
Brandon Twp.- Three residents have applied to be appointed to a vacant trustee seat. Dana DePalma, Michael Hamlett, and Jim Tottingham all turned in applications by the April 12 deadline to be considered for appointment to the seat left vacant by Bob DeWitt, who has moved from the township. The term ends in November 2012. […]
Brandon Twp.- Historically, charitable donations increase more around Thanksgiving and Christmas, but one local charity is hoping residents remember the need is also great at Easter, as well as year-round. ‘At Easter, it’s hard to get the food we need, because our snowbirds are still gone,? said Ortonville Community Emergency Fund President Karyn Milligan-Thompson. ‘The […]
A 54-year-old man who broke into the Brandon Township home that he last lived in 15 years ago has been arraigned on charges. According to police reports, Perry Richard Neelands, a Clawson resident, lived in the home in the 600 block of S. Hadley Road from 1991-1995, but the home has changed owners twice since. […]
Groveland Twp.- Finding the motivation to workout can be difficult, but it may be just a little easier with the opening of a new business in the township. Extreme Fitness Studio, 250 Ortonville Road, Ste. F, opened April 11 next to Anytime Fitness. Both businesses are co-owned by Brian Dunaway, but Anytime Fitness is filled […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Groveland Twp.- When Ramona Ludvigsen closed her interior design business in 2006 due to the poor economy, she felt like part of herself had been amputated. ‘It had been my life,? said the township resident, who had owned the business in Clarkston for 12 years and had spent many more […]
Brandon Twp.- With rising food prices and falling or stagnant incomes, many people are looking for ways to save on their grocery budget. The township library will host two programs this month in an effort to help. ‘Kitchen Assistant,? in which author and cook Darla Jaros shares quick and easy cooking ideas for those on […]
Brandon Twp.- With rising food prices and falling or stagnant incomes, many people are looking for ways to save on their grocery budget. The township library will host two programs this month in an effort to help. ‘Kitchen Assistant,? in which author and cook Darla Jaros shares quick and easy cooking ideas for those on […]
Brandon Twp.- The helpers need help. The Brandon Community Emergency Response Team was honored at the township board meeting April 4 as part of Volunteer Recognition Month. The team, comprised of 35 township residents, offers assistance to the fire department and community in a variety of ways. They provide traffic control during events such as […]