Brandon Twp.- The school district is planning to add 15 new buses to their fleet next year. The purchases will total just over $1.4 million, to be financed with an annual debt payment of $203,757. Transportation Director Debbie Allen recommended the purchase of buses rather than leasing options during a special school board meeting Nov. […]
As temperatures plummeted this week and snow flew, some residents of Atlas and Brandon townships are heating their homes with natural gas for the first time after Consumers Energy extended natural gas service in the area. Other residents of the townships are still hoping for the opportunity to switch from propane however, as they wait […]
Kayt Hyatt was paralyzed in a car accident this past summer, but she is still finding much for which to be thankful. ‘I’ve found a sense of gratitude in all this,? said the 21-year-old. ‘I am very lucky to be alive and could have easily died in that accident. I am very grateful to have […]
Karyn Milligan believes there comes a time in every life where the help of another is needed. That help may come from a willingness to listen, a hug, a prayer, or even the most basic nourishment’food. ‘Asking for help is extremely hard for a lot of people, but there is no shame in it, because […]
Brandon Twp.- The township board has unanimously approved a 2 percent raise for full-time fire department personnel. During their Nov. 4 meeting, the board also approved a 25-cent per hour increase for part-time firefighters. Fire Chief David Kwapis noted that firefighters have not had a raise since 2008, while the cost of living has increased […]
Brandon Twp.- Taylor Reid watched YouTube videos of spiders to study for her latest role as the title character in ‘Charlotte’s Web.? ‘Her movements are a challenge,? said Reid, 17, a Brandon High School senior starring in her fourth BHS production. ‘It’s not as easy as playing a human.? Reid and a cast of about […]
Brandon Twp.- Misplacing car keys, forgetting an appointment or grasping for a word or name that is ‘on the tip of the tongue,? all fall within the normal range of memory lapse. For someone who cares for an elder, has aging parents, or is entering their senior years themselves, however, such forgetfulness may be of […]
Ortonville- Last year, 16,000 meals were sent to the impoverished nation of Haiti through the efforts of local residents and Hillside Bible Church in the village. This year, Hillside Pastor Kevin Shorkey plans to send at least 52,000 meals to the Caribbean nation and is asking local residents to provide ‘Hope for Haiti? and ‘Put […]
Brandon Twp.- The township board approved the cable budget, including a 2 percent wage increase for consultant Greg Normand, during their Nov. 4 meeting. The budget and raise were approved unanimously. A separate motion to use excess cable franchise fees to support the police fund passed by a 5-2 vote, with Treasurer Terri Darnall and […]
Brandon Twp.- Kelly Thwing places a tube of toothpaste in the center of a circle of girls seated on the floor of a classroom at Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School on Monday after school and invites one of them to attempt to put a dab of toothpaste squeezed out of the tube back in. The lesson […]