Brandon Twp.- For the past ten years, one of the perks of being a firefighter here is tuition reimbursement. Part-time (on-call) firefighters can receive up to $500 and full-time firefighters can receive up to $1,000 annually for tuition costs relating to any degree related to the fire department, including emergency medical services, firefighter technology and […]
Brandon Twp.- Residents seeking to have their roads designated as special assessment districts will encounter a new policy soon. The township board discussed a set of rules for creating S.A.D.s during their March 7 board meeting. After some final costs are determined, the new policy will be submitted to the township attorney and brought back […]
Brandon Twp.- Ted Medlock misses his dog. He is hopeful that someone knows where the 2-year-old pitbull named Brandy is and will help get her back home where she belongs. On Feb. 13, Medlock let Brandy out behind his home in the 3400 block of S. Ortonville Road, between Oakhill and Seymour Lake roads. He […]
Ortonville- Get ready for the second annual Night at the Races. The event in which guests view and bet on horse races to win a variety of prize packages while enjoying food, a cash bar and each other’s company to raise money for a good cause, is planned for 6:30 p.m., March 25, at the […]
Ortonville- Some heavy snowfalls this winter and upcoming street projects have prompted the village council to approve hiring two on-call DPW employees. During their Feb. 28 meeting, the council voted 4-1 to give DPW Supervisor Bob Hauxwell the authority to hire two on-call employees at a rate of $12.50 per hour ‘as needed.? Councilmember Coleen […]
Brandon Twp.? Sandy B., 54, started drinking alcohol when she was just 12-years-old. After years of abusing alcohol, she finally sought help in 2000. After five years of attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, however, she stopped. ‘I guess I figured I didn’t need it, which is bad, because someone in recovery who does that usually ends […]
Brandon Twp.- The fire department will upgrade emergency communications in the township this year, paid for with more than $70,000 in grant money. Fire Chief Dave Kwapis said a grant written by Oxford Fire Department Captains Ron Jahlas and Kurt Fechter for $225,339 in funds for communications equipment for three departments? Oxford, Brandon and Addison […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board will discuss how to spend about $600,000 left over from the $73.4 million bond voters approved five years ago, during their next meeting, planned for 6:30 p.m., March 14, at the central district office, 1025 S. Ortonville Road. The board recently received their final audit of the bond voters approved […]
Brandon Twp.- Mass change in the publishing industry is increasingly evident, with the growth in popularity of e-readers and a decrease in overall sales of books in recent years. Borders, the formerly successful book retailer, filed earlier this month for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced plans to close stores across the country. Bill Haney, an […]
Brandon Twp.- Charlotte Goodhue is a surprise spoiler. She told her boyfriend, Michael Todd, that she has never been surprised, ever. On Feb. 22, that changed as Todd walked into Amedae Salon, 2211 Allen Road, where Goodhue, a stylist, was working. ‘What are you doing here?? she asked Todd, puzzled. She was about to get […]