Brandon Twp -Camp Nahelu was once a religious camp for children from across the United States, but will soon be the site of a cluster development for more than 31 homes on Perry Lake, in Brandon Township. In the first of two required public hearings, on April 5, the Brandon Township Board approved rezoning more […]
nWork stalls at the Old Mill – Stowell stated the reconstruction of posts and beam, and mold remediation work at the Old Mill is not progressing as quickly as expected. Township Clerk Jeannie McCreery said the contractor is waiting for lumber materials. Mill repair project architectural planner Dave Donnellon requested the township board transfer the […]
Ortonville – Lynne Lane is crazy about ‘I Love Lucy? and it’s that passion for the 1950 era Ricardo lifestyle that led Lane and her husband Rick Zwiefel into a life of hunting and selling antiques. The treasure hunters are the owners of the hit new Ortonville business, Antiques in the Village. By mistake, their […]
Brandon Twp. – While the price tag is astounding, Brandon Fire Chief Bob McArthur says $304,543 was the low bid to build the new fire truck. However, the chief requested approval of $310,543 in case any changes need to be made to the rig. McArthur confirmed to the board that the truck will be housed […]
Ortonville – For a monthly payment of $126 per household, Ortonville residents can increase property value and bring the village into the 21st century, with a local wastewater treatment system. On April 12, the village council listened to a comprehensive alternative sewage treatment study, done, and presented by village contracted engineers from Rowe, Inc. Council […]
Council appoints Flath: A motion was barely made by Ortonville Village Council member Mary Kassuba, before President ProTem Kay Green seconded the appointment of Bob Flath to fill a seat left vacant by Gina Joy Roemer. Roemer resigned her seat to move out of the area. Flath will fill the seat until the next election, […]
Brandon Twp. – After investing 24 years as managing director for National Amusements (Showcase Cinemas), Dan Ledgerwood says it’s time to move on. On April 14 Ledgerwood (R) announced that he is going to run for Brandon Township Treasurer, his third campaign for the treasurer’s spot. The 14-year township resident has spent the last 13 […]
Never mind the peanuts and Cracker Jacks ? just root for the Wildcat Varsity Baseball team. With six returning seniors, Head Coach Kurt Nuss said the team is packed with talent and ready for every pitch. ‘Our team is smart and our strength is in our depth all around,? said Nuss, adding he expects the […]
Victory is sweet and for the first time in two years the Oxford Varsity Lady Cat kickers opened the 2005 soccer season with a win. Not including the season opening win against Waterford Mott, Head Coach John Thaler said the team has already matched their total Flint Metro League wins over last season. In league […]
With four seniors returning to Oxford Varsity Girls Golf, the Lady Cats are have a competitive edge and promising shot to qualify for state finals. ‘We’re headed for a good season with the best opportunity to qualify than we’ve ever had,? said Head Coach Terry Kelley, adding that seven out of the eight team members […]