Funds available for $5 million, 7.7 mile trail
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.– The proposed route and projected costs for the portion of the Iron Belle Trail suggested to run through the township are in. At the township board’s June 6 meeting, Kristen Wiltfang presented results from the most recent survey seeking opinions from area residents in which 86 percent of […]
‘Overall, Brandon Township is in good shape’
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-The township is doing well according to the results of the 2015 audit. Ken Palka of accounting firm Pfeffer, Hanniford and Palka, presented the findings at the board’s June 6 meeting. “Overall, the township is in good shape,” said Palka. “You’ve improved your fund balance, that is good to […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ortonville-It’s time to rally against cancer. The 2016 Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville is planned for 10 a.m.-midnight, June 18 at the Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School, 300 South St. “We are crossing our fingers for a beautiful June day, not too hot and not too cold,” said Mary Woods, one […]
By David Fleet Editor A former Brandon Township resident has moved one step closer to the NHL. Ben Gleason, 18, was invited and participated in the Combine at First Niagara Center and the Harbor Center May 30-June 3 in downtown Buffalo, NY. The annual event provides NHL teams the opportunity for 20-minute, 1-on-1 interviews with […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On May 27 a lawsuit was filed by the parents of a special needs student against the Goodrich Schools, the Goodrich Board of Education, a former principal and a current school employee. Federal Court for the Eastern District of Michigan Judge Stephen Murphy III will hear the case. The lawsuit arises […]
Kearsley Creek focus of celebration
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ortonville-CreekFest is returning to its roots in a one-day event. The 2016 CreekFest, planned for June 11, is the 13th annual celebration of local waterways including Kearsley Creek, with a focus on the importance of environmental stewardship. After several years of low attendance, the event was encompassed in a 4-day […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Six Brandon High School students were cited for disorderly conduct after a fight in the school’s parking lot last month and they, as well as a seventh student, are facing additional school disciplinary measures. “The district is reviewing the incident and appropriate discipline will be applied,” said Superintendent Matt […]
By David Fleet Editor A new group of bikers just rolled into town. On May 22 the first gathering of the Messengers of the Sword motorcycle group roared to the front of Hillside Bible Church, 173 North Church St. “Our goal is simple—carry the word of God via motorcycles,” said Pastor Cliff Powell. “The sword […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-A long-time educator in the district is being recommended to lead the Brandon Academy of Arts and Sciences. Debbie Brauher, a former teacher of the year and current district literacy specialist, will be presented to the board of education for approval as the new BAAS director at a special […]
LaLone resigns to assume same role in Lake Orion
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ortonville-After years of zero turnover, a third employee at the village offices announced she was leaving this week. Molly LaLone officially declared her resignation on Tuesday after more than eight years as village DDA executive director and Main Street manager. Her last day of work in the village was to […]