Brandon Twp. – After serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals board for more than two years Donna Ferrara will now chair the meetings. On Aug. 25 ZBA Chairman Todd Bell resigned his seat due to relocating to Grand Traverse County. Following his resignation, Vice Chairperson Donna Ferrara was appointed to replace him. ‘Brandon Township […]
Brandon Twp – The 94 homes of Long Lake Village are quickly moving toward ground breaking. In terms of design and approval, the project is in the final stages, but Brandon Township Building Department Director Tim Palulian says Silverman Development has a few more steps before the earth moves. The project site plan was approved […]
Ortonville – The weather was cold but the grills were hot at the ‘Heat Stays on in Ortonville? fund-raising barbecue cook off, hosted by Amy Guirey at the Village Pub. Temperatures were chilly and wet on Aug. 21 but eight barbecue contestants battled for a tasty win with their sumptuous grilling concoctions. Hoisting a home […]
Brandon Schools – The Class of 2008 will be more prepared at the end of their high school journey, says high school counselor Terri Santavicca-Hughes, thanks to the success of a program reflected in the Class of 2003. ‘The (2003) seniors were calm, they had the credits they needed and we are realizing the freshman […]
It’s been 10 years but Goodrich farmer Steve Spratt says the prices on his produce may increase following some record low temperatures. ‘This has not been weather to grow vegetables in,? said Spratt, owner of Spratt Farms, 11418 Hill Road, Goodrich. ‘Take it as it comes and expect higher prices.? Spratt is just one of […]
Brandon Twp.- The future of Long Lake Village moved one step closer to reality on Monday. The site plan of Silverman Development of Bingham Farms, Mich. was approved to develop 64 acres west of M-15 just north of Seymour Lake Road On Aug. 24, the planning commission approved a portion of the project to include […]
Brandon Twp – Residents near Seymour Lake Road and M-15 area may have new neighbors if a local developer has their way. Silverman Development of Bingham Farms Mich., will seek final site plan approval on Aug. 24 from the township planning commission to develop approximately 70 acres on the west side of M-15, just north […]
Brandon Twp.-Township residents recently made their feelings clear’they want a park. With little opposition, residents supported a township plan to purchase property for a recreation park at the Aug.18 Brandon Township Public Hearing. ‘Act? and act now,? Evergreen Street resident Eric Straffold told the board. ‘The kids moral and ethical character are worth it.? ‘I’d […]
Brandon Twp. – Former Brandon resident Randy Ray Cooper will be spending the next year in county jail, minus two days for time served. Cooper was sentenced to three years probation and a year in jail for fourth degree criminal sexual misconduct. In addition to registering on the national sexual offender list, Cooper is to […]
Brandon Twp – Stepping Stone Child Development Center may be a new name but the location and teachers are the same. So too are the goals of Director Jenny Smotherman. Longevity than can be afforded to the children with a long term teaching staff, is the school preparation skills possible, according to Smotherman. ‘Our goal […]