By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- The Road Commission for Oakland County announced the resurfacing of Dixie Highway between Oak Hill Road north to the Genesee County line the summer—about seven miles. The $2.5 million project will include milling in rough areas and asphalt. The project is expected to take about a week and is […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich – An investigation that started last month at Oaktree Elementary school regarding alleged disciplinary issues that involve the superintendent’s son was updated at Monday’s school board meeting. The school district recently initiated a review process based on parent concerns claiming students protected under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Feb. 4, the township board of trustees approved the first reading for a new harassment ordinance 6-0. The ordinance addresses harassment via texting and social media, which was not addressed in the previous ordinance. “We currently have a harassment ordinance, but it does not cover texting, anything […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer During a special meeting on Feb. 11, Detective Rich Hubble gave a presentation to the Brandon School Board on his safety and security recommendation. “Before I left, I started working on a project, I was trying to look at any of our weaknesses,” said Hubble. “I don’t believe we’re going […]
Sara Ward of Brandon Township, covers her face due to some major swings in Michigan winter weather. First a Polar Vortex dropped temperatures to record lows, then freezing rain hammered the area followed by high winds. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor The average sale price for area homes has increased in the fourth quarter of 2018 compared to the same time in 2016 according to a report from RealComp released last week. The average number of days on the market declined in Brandon and Groveland townships while remaining level in Atlas Township. […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- At the regular township board meeting on Monday, Brandon Fire Chief David Kwapis gave his 2018 year-end fire department report. “We were actually seven shy of our record-setting year last year of call volume,” said Kwapis. In 2018 there was a slight decrease in calls with 1,316 incidents, […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 6-0 to hire Faye Bindig as the permanent full-time Edna Burton Senior Center Coordinator. Treasurer Terri Darrnall was absent from the meeting and did not vote. Bindig replaces Annette Beach who retired after 30 years in October 2018. Bindig, 60, a […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Two bidders are vying to purchase the abandon Belle Ann school building, which has been for sale since 2013. The school board gathered in a special meeting on Monday to discuss the two offers. “They’re still willing to offer the same as they did in 2008,” said school […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- At the board meeting on Monday night, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon substation commander Lt. Greg Glover gave his 2018 year-end report. “We have continued to see a significant increase in dispatch calls,” said Glover. The substation had 7,523 dispatch calls in 2018, up 559 from 2017, 20-21 […]