Brandon Twp.- And then there were two. On Feb. 21, following the end of a week that featured four interviews with candidates for district superintendent, the school board unanimously selected two final candidates, Dr. Matthew Outlaw and Blake Prewitt. ‘They are two very outstanding candidates, no question about that,? said Board President Greg Allar. ‘The […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Before this past week, Andy Phillips had only ever won one thing in his life? a Teddy bear when he was a little boy. On Tuesday, Feb. 25, he learned he was getting something infinitely more valuable? iPads for every single student at Harvey Swanson Elementary, where he […]
Ortonville- The village has been reaccredited as a Main Street community. On Feb. 19, an evaluation team including Ray Scriber from the National Main Street Center and Bob Donohue and Alex Hritcu from Main Street Oakland County interviewed boardmembers of the Downtown Development Authority, as well as village business owners, residents, and volunteers. The team […]
Brandon Twp.- Every Monday in March, parents, parents-to-be and caregivers can learn how to keep children safe during a safe parenting series at the Brandon Township Library, 304 South St. The series is sponsored by the library, as well as Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance and the Oakland County Health Division, which presents speakers for each […]
Brandon Twp.- The polar vortex returned for a repeat performance this week, but spring is right around the corner, and with it, runners will soon return to the roads. Track season begins March 10 for runners, and the boys varsity track team will have a new head coach. Steve Hendershott, who has coached track at […]
Ortonville- The Masons have upped the ante for readers. On Feb. 25, the Ortonville Masonic Lodge kicked off their ‘Read to Win? program, which replaces ‘Books for Bikes,? in place the last six years. ‘The guys at the lodge decided the bikes weren’t getting enough participation, we only got about 30 kids per year,? said […]
Brandon Twp.- Five years ago, a local man stepped forward to help those in need in the community by offering to match donations to OCEF. The matching donation drive was dubbed ‘Sharin? O? the Green,? as it was timed to coincide with St. Patrick’s Day, and it has been very successful in raising funds for […]
Ortonville- Construction is a sign of spring and village residents traveling in the Ball Street Bridge area may get a glimpse of work being done this week. Trojan Development Company of Oxford will begin cutting trees as they prepare to build a new bridge. ‘They will start preparing the site, moving snow, and moving equipment […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Two years after outsourcing technology services, the school board is looking inward again. The board voted 6-0 at their Feb. 17 meeting to terminate their contract with VARtek Services. Board Secretary Chris Yuchasz was absent. ‘We outsourced technology two years ago? the first year went well, but the […]
Brandon Twp.- Time to get pumped up. The kick-off meeting for the seventh annual Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville will be at 6 p.m., Feb. 27, at the library, 304 South St. ‘This is where we get everyone enthused, talk about what relay is, how they can participate, what the American Cancer Society does, and […]