On July 10, the community can help a Brandon graduate’s family, bereaved by her sudden death. Tracie Anne (Austin) Vargas, a 1990 BHS graduate, died June 12 at the age of 41. Surviving are her husband, William, and five children, Victoria, Tevin, and triplets, Evelyn, Dezi, and Grace, 4-years-old; as well as her parents, Dan […]
Brandon Twp.- The library is in deficit by roughly $22,000, with liabilities greater than assets. However, while the general fund balance is negative by about 2.5 percent, transparency and monitoring have been ‘very good? since November. ‘There is more work to be done, but the trend is positive,? said Joe Verlin, a certified public accountant […]
Ortonville- Stefanie Thompson was diagnosed with lymphoma when she was 27, had a stem cell transplant, and now goes to the doctor every six months to make sure the disease isn’t returning. On Saturday, June 14, she walked the track at Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville as a survivor, something she has done every year […]
Brandon Twp.- Two common summer traditions? yard sales and art festivals? will be combined here next weekend. The first annual Community Wide Yard Sale and Art in the Park will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 28 and 29, at the Community Park, 1414 Hadley Road, and sponsored by parks and recreation. ‘I’m excited, we’re […]
Brandon Twp.- The third time was the charm. For the third year in a row, the fire department bid for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant, and their persistence finally paid off? to the tune of more than $120,000. On Friday, June 13, the department was notified they would be awarded a grant of $127,499 to […]
Dennise Sigler’s motto for her new business is ‘from grandmother’s kitchen with love.? For Sigler, a Groveland Township resident, the love that came from her grandmother Violet’s kitchen? Polish food? now comes from a 14-foot trailer. That trailer, with the name ‘Vi’s Polish Cuisine,? will be seen this weekend at CreekFest in Ortonville. ‘My grandmother […]
Brandon Twp.- Raymond Kramer was on his hands and knees picking strawberries on Tuesday, the day before his 94th birthday. As the sun beat down, sweat trickled from the Clarkston resident’s face, but he was cheery as he plucked the ripe fruit at Middleton Berry Farm, 4790 Oakwood Road. ‘I like that this is close […]
Brandon Twp.- For the first time in six years, the school district budget has an operating surplus. Jan Meek, executive director of business services for the district, started the school board’s public budget hearing June 9 with the announcement, ‘Good news? we’re adding to the fund balance.? The final budget for fiscal year 2013-2014 shows […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ryan McCabe knew nothing about Cambodia two years ago, not even where to locate it on a map. Now, the 2006 Brandon High School graduate who earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in 2012, has 18 months of first-hand education on the country, knowledge he will carry forever […]
Brandon Twp.- Residents of the school district who want a better understanding of why their tax bills are increasing are invited to attend a public forum at 6:30 p.m., June 25, at the Brandon High School Performing Arts Center, 1025 S. Ortonville Road. The forum will address the School Bond Loan Fund millage, which is […]