Trustee completes two terms, 96 consecutive meetings

The July 9 Brandon School Board will be a first for Trustee Ken Quisenberry’the first absence in 96 consecutive meetings. Quesinberry, 48, was first elected to the board in 1999 and decided to not seek reelection this year. During his two terms on the board, he served one year as president and seven years as […]

Village to consider amendments to light, dog ordinances

Ortonville- Dog excrement and bright lights are inspiring a second look at two village ordinances. At the village council meeting May 29, village resident Laura Douglas expressed her displeasure over the bright orange spotlight her neighbor has installed and which shines into her home. ‘It shines into my bedroom so bright you can read the […]

Wojo’s walkers in stride for cure

Brandon Twp.- ‘Green thumbs up for the cure? is the motto of eight women who usually walk among rows of flowers and plants as employees of Wojo’s Greenhouse, but soon will walk amidst hundreds of people who share a common goal? finding a cure for breast cancer. The women, Lisa Kemeny, Susan Bork, Amy Price, […]

Ice cream social

There will be an ice cream social and community fair 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. today at the Oaktree Elementary Pavillion, 7500 Gale Road in Goodrich. Ice cream, cotton candy, balloons, hot dogs and face painting are slated to be available, along with a bounce house, dunk tank, carnival games and local vendors. An admission charge […]

Credit union anniversary

Clarkston Brandon Community Credit Union will celebrate its 50th anniversary today. In celebration of this milestone, the credit union will host an open house, from noon-3 p.m.at their Clarkston location, 8055 Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Hot dogs, refreshments, ice cream, and popcorn will be available. A special dedication will take place at 1 p.m. in honor […]

Brandon Chiropractic

Ortonville- Brandon Chiropractic Center is celebrating its 10th year of business. Located at 70 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Brandon Chiropractic Center was opened in March of 1997 by Dr. Jay Stark. Chiropractic adjustments are provided, as well as orthopedic services. Business hours are Monday-Wednesday-Friday 7 a.m.-noon and 2:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday 2:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturday 9-11 […]

Apartment complex eyed by developer

Brandon Twp.- Silverman Development Company is seeking preliminary approval for 144 units of 1-bedroom apartments near M-15, north of Oakhill Road. The Planning Commission will hear the request during a meeting set for 7:30 p.m., June 12, at the township offices, 395 Mill St. The traditional, garden-type apartments are planned for property that is north […]

Terminate the townships?

By Laurel Droz Staff Writer Too many layers of government coupled with a staggering state deficient that could exceed $1 billion next year, has at least one lawmaker seeking to eliminate local government as a cost saving measure. House Bills 4780-4788 propose the consolidation of services provided by township governments into the county. But will […]

Riding into retirement

Brandon Twp.- If passers-by would happen to encounter Linda Person’s special education bus, they may hear the students repeat the dialogue to the movie ‘Happy Feet.? ‘They love movies. Best investment I’ve ever made,? said Person. ‘Sometimes I have to turn the movie off just to get them off the bus.? About four years ago […]

Old Mill damaged

Ortonville- A village resident responsible for breaking a window at the Old Mill blamed it on his ‘bad temper? after an argument with his girlfriend. According to police reports, the man broke the window on the south side of the building with his right elbow at about 2:45 a.m., June 2, setting off an alarm. […]