Lunch with a Hero
Emma LaBrie, kindergartner at Reid Elementary, with her grandfather Paul Vassall, Brandon Firefighter and Navy veteran during Lunch with a Hero at Reid on Nov. 11. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Hunting safety zones concern for schools
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.— As firearm deer season opens, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and Brandon School District are reminding hunters to be aware of school property while out hunting. “Deer hunting regular firearm season runs Nov. 15-30,” said OCSO Brandon Schools Liaison Officer Jason Pence. “Please be mindful of school properties and […]
Brandon Township, state grapple with short term rental ordinances
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.— During the regular meeting on Nov. 12, the Brandon Township board of trustees unanimously approved changes to the short-term rental ordinance. “As many of you know, the state is trying to still come after (short term rentals) and make it legal, and make it so we can’t do much […]
Township OKs $23K in CDBG funds
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on Nov. 12, the Brandon Township board of trustees unanimously approved the 2025 Community Development Block Grant funds. $22,938 was allocated to public facilities and improvements – senior center and $4,048 was allocated to public services – youth services. “In September I had to […]
Township adds regulations to accessory dwellings
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On Nov. 12, the Brandon Township board of trustees voted unanimously to approve an amendment to the zoning ordinance to add regulations for accessory dwelling units. “What they’re trying to do with this one, from my understanding, is limit mother-in-law suites for example,” said Supervisor Jayson Rumball. “But […]
Ben Gleason traded to Flyers
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Philadelphia — On Nov. 5, the Philadelphia Flyers acquired defensemen Ben Gleason from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for defensemen Ronnie Attard according to Flyers General Manager Daniel Briere. Gleason, a Brandon Township native who was signed by the Edmonton Oilers in 2023, was in year two of a two-year NHL deal following five years […]
Choices
Aubrey Kerr surveying the sticker options at Brandon High School on election day, November 5. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Seven out of 10 area voters cast ballots in General election
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The results are in. On Nov. 5, voters cast their votes for seats in Brandon, Atlas and Groveland townships, village council members in Ortonville and Goodrich, school board members for Brandon and Goodrich Schools, in addition to state and county races. Locally voter turnout was about 71% about […]
School Nurse Pilot program navigates student health
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — A new school pilot program is bringing good health right to the classroom. On Oct. 28, Jennifer Walrath, school nurse manager presented the framework of the Nurse Pilot project to the Goodrich School Board. The project is funded by the U.S. The Department of Education grants through the Genesee […]
Arlene Frisch joins View Newspaper Group as Senior Account Executive
Lapeer— Leadership at View Newspaper Group is pleased to announce that Michele Guerra has been promoted to Senior Account Executive, and Arlene Frisch has joined the team as a Senior Account Executive. Guerra first joined View Newspaper Group in 2017 as a brand specialist where she was instrumental in the growth and success of View […]