Atlas Twp.- Bryan and Tammy Merkel purchased a 3.5 acre parcel of land on Gale Road south of Horton Road in June, with plans to begin building their dream home this fall. But it appears ET Rover has plans for their property, too? a natural gas pipeline that a newly released route map shows running […]
A longtime Brandon Township employee has been placed on paid leave after her arraignment on felony drug charges last week. Christine Fisher, 46, was arrested Sept. 8 by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Team after drugs including heroin, cocaine and marijuana, as well as various drug paraphernalia used for drug trafficking were discovered […]
Brandon Twp.- Help your children learn to solve problems on their own with a new program at the library. A conflict resolution workshop which kicks off a fall parenting and caregiver series is planned for 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Sept. 22 at the library, 304 South St. The workshop combines ‘Turning conflicts into learning? and ‘Children […]
ET Rover has submitted a new proposed natural gas pipeline route to the relief of some Brandon Township residents, but which causes angst among neighbors to the north, including residents of Atlas and Hadley townships. And still, nothing is set in stone. ‘Until Rover comes with an application, the route is subject to negotiation,? cautioned […]
ET Rover has submitted a new proposed natural gas pipeline route to the relief of some Brandon Township residents, but which causes angst among neighbors to the north, including residents of Atlas and Hadley townships. And still, nothing is set in stone. ‘Until Rover comes with an application, the route is subject to negotiation,? cautioned […]
Brandon Twp.- The distance between an idea for a book and it’s actual publication can be years. In the case of Bill Haney’s latest work, that span was two decades. The seed for ‘What They Were Thinking: Reflections on Michigan Difference-Makers? was actually planted in Haney’s mind 20 years ago, when the township resident published […]
Brandon Twp.- Chris Klann was a first class airman in the Air Force for six years, including time in South Korea, Alaska, and a 4-month stint in Qatar. He retired with a disability in 2009 and like many other veterans, found himself struggling to adapt post-service. ‘I was definitely having a hard time,? said Klann. […]
Brandon Twp.- Strong storms rolling through southeast Michigan just over a week ago knocked out power to nearly 400,000 homes and businesses. Power outages caused by storms are not uncommon in the township. A new class at the library aims to help residents be prepared for emergencies caused by not only natural disasters, but unnatural […]
Brandon Twp.- Ken Palka said he felt like he was on the witness stand at the Sept. 2 township board meeting, and while several of those in attendance laughed, the auditor appeared to be only half-joking. The meeting did have several components that resembled a courtroom trial, including a defendant (Recreation Director Fred Waybrant), a […]
Brandon Twp.- The planning commission is seeking input from township residents on what kind of development they would like to see in the community. A master plan public study session is planned for 6:30 p.m., Sept. 15, at the township library, 304 South St., Ortonville. ‘It’s not a new master plan, just a review of […]