Brandon Twp.-Michael Via, a 2005 graduate of Brandon High School, has been named a National Merit Scholar. Via received the designation after achieving a score in 99th percentile on the PSAT and a high score on the SAT college exam. As a National Merit Scholar, Via has received a yearly $1,000 scholarship from Michigan Technological […]
Brandon Twp.- It wasn’t a knockout punch, but a 5-2 decision has ended a months-long dispute between the township clerk and treasurer over the check policy. At the board meeting June 20, supervisor Ron Lapp, clerk Jeannie McCreery and trustees Bob DeWitt, Tom Stowell and Sandra Willett voted to amend section 3.2 (a) of the […]
Ortonville- About 40 family members and friends of Ken Dockery stood in the town square at the corner of Mill and South streets June 10 awaiting the arrival of the former Ortonville resident. Cheers and applause broke out as Dockery, riding a bike and clad in a lime-green T-shirt that read ?2005 Inspire Hope Tour? […]
Ortonville- Difficulty in coordinating interviews has delayed the hiring of a new village manager, but council president Susan Bess hopes to have one in place by the end of June. Bess and councilmember Kay Green had interviewed two individuals at press time and two more interviews were planned. One candidate withdrew after taking a position […]
Waterford-A 47-year-old Ortonville woman was killed June 14 in an accident on Cass Lake Road at Oakshire Street. Ellen Statwick was driving a 1998 Chrysler Concord when she turned onto northbound Cass Lake Road and was struck by an EMS vehicle that was southbound and responding to a call. Sgt. Tim Hasselbach, Waterford Police Department […]
Brandon Twp.-Dennis and Michelle O’Malley, who have catered events together for 24 years, are ready to accomodate any request. They’ve even got some stories to prove it. Dennis O’Malley recalls a bride who called on a Wednesday for catering information in regards to her wedding, which was to be three days later, for 250 people. […]
Brandon Twp.-When Sally Bagnall’s daughter started high school, the executive secretary wanted to do something new and exciting. Bagnall had what she calls a PH.t? ‘putting hubby through? (college). She decided it was her turn and when her daughter started high school, she began college. They graduated the same year and Bagnall embarked on her […]
Brandon Twp.-Jimmy Jones carries a permanent souvenir from his first day on the job as a township deputy. Lead shot. In his head. A decade has passed since that day he came to Brandon and as one of his first assignments, responded to a family fight in which a man had shot at his wife […]
Ortonville- Summer is here and the kids are getting a break from school. The Brandon Township Library, meanwhile, is getting a break from the kids. ‘We have a breather this summer to plan our strategy for the fall,? says Zoe Pearson, library public relations director. Pearson is referring to the problem the library has had […]
Brandon Twp.-A dispute between township officials has rung up a bill of more than $2,000 for taxpayers to date. Clerk Jeannie McCreery and treasurer Linda Owen disagree over whether original invoices from vendors should leave the clerk’s office. Owen believes she should be able to review all original invoices in her office before signing the […]