Brandon Twp.- The actions that led to the arrest of a 42-year-old Alger man on Jan. 15 began with him knocking on the door of a township resident. Christopher Michael Montney was arraigned Jan. 16 on one charge of fleeing a police officer, third degree, a 5-year felony, as well as a charge of driving […]
Brandon Twp.- Two parcels of school district-owned property are back on the market. The school board approved at their Jan. 19 meeting placing the property they own at 330 Sherman Court in the village of Ortonville up for sale, as well as a parcel located off Oakwood Road near Leece Road. The Sherman Court parcel […]
I stepped into a mosque and out of my comfort zone last week. Coincidentally, my visit to the Muslim Unity Center in Bloomfield Hills was Jan. 7, at the same time that news was breaking about the terrorist attacks at the offices of Charlie Hebdo, a satirical newspaper in Paris. The attacks, which left 12 […]
Brandon Twp.- Do you know a student worthy of recognition for their efforts to improve the lives of others or who has overcome obstacles in their own life? Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance is seeking nominations for Youth Recognition. Anyone can nominate a student who attends school in, or resides within the Brandon School District boundaries. […]
Brandon Twp.- Parents may roll their eyes when their child asks for Mom or Dad to read them the same story yet again, but Margaret Sclesky says the repetition of these tales are essential for children. She will relate why during ‘Reading with Preschoolers,? a free program for parents and caregivers including teachers and daycare […]
Brandon Twp.- The state board of education’s decision to replace the ACT college entrance exam with the SAT does not impact this year’s high school juniors or seniors and students planning to take the test in March can benefit from a seminar coming to the library. Sylvan Learning Center of Oxford will offer an ACT […]
Ortonville- Robert Renchik will lead the Downtown Development Authority in the new year, beginning by bringing information about the organization to the village council at their next meeting, set for 7 p.m., Jan. 26, at the township offices, 395 Mill St. Village Council President Wayne Wills said at the December meeting he would like a […]
Brandon Twp.- The new library director has arrived in town, welcomed warmly by staff and patrons, if not by the weather, which featured frigid temperatures compared to California, from whence she came. ‘I’ve been gone for 31 years and I am thrilled to be back in Michigan,? said Rebecca Higgerson, whose first official day at […]
Brandon Twp.- Township officials are seeking a second opinion on the speed limit for a section of M-15. The board approved a motion to request a speed study be conducted by the Michigan State Police on the stretch of M-15 between South Street and Glass Road. The board is specifically concerned with the area near […]
Brandon Twp.-Opening day for baseball is still months away, but Recreation Director Fred Waybrant is making plans now for improvements in the township for players and fans of the game. Waybrant will apply for at least two grants? one to be used for the Sherman Village Park, and the other for the Brandon Township Community […]