By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Diane Salter says she joined the Brandon School Board for the right reasons. “Based on what my kids were doing, and what they were learning, I really felt the direction they looked to be going was good,” said Salter. “That’s why I came aboard, because I wanted […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.— On Monday night, the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to approve the sale of Fire Station One/Michigan State Police Post, 14645 Dixie Highway. The sale price is $1.5 million submitted by local business owner Barry Bass. Bass, who attended Monday’s meeting said he has no immediate plans for the […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — In 2024, township voters will go to the polls in one location. The Goodrich High School gymnasium is expected to be the site of all the four precincts that are currently at four different locations within the 36-square miles of the township. “It’s often difficult to find a […]
Fran Hotchkiss lights the Village Christmas Tree in Ortonville Dec. 2. Santa arrived on Dec. 3. Photo: Shelby Stewart-Soldan.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a number of daytime home invasions that have taken place within the township. “The responsibles are looking for jewelry and what appears to be handguns,” said OCSO Brandon substation commander Lt. Greg Glover. “They walk around the house outside […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Oxford — The purpose of Shop with a Hero is simple: to provide a great Christmas for the kids. On Dec. 6, four kids from Brandon Township got to join three Brandon Fire Department members at the Oxford Meijer to shop for Christmas presents. The event is sponsored by Meijer, […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — Several residents along the 10000 block of Ridge Road have expressed concern over upcoming county road work that includes the removal of several trees, including a century old white oak tree. “The tree is not dying, it’s just very old,” said Dawn Robb, a Ridge Road resident. “We’d […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer The Ortonville Village Council and the Brandon Township Board of trustees have approved applications for funds through the Community Development Block Grant for the 2023 program year. On Monday Nov. 28, the village council voted 4-1 to allocate $2,000 to code enforcement, $2,000 to child care services, $2,000 to youth […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — The number of unmarked burials in two township cemeteries is significant. Last month, representatives from Marquette-based Trimedia Environmental & Engineering began the process of mapping the graves at the historic Atlas and Horton cemeteries. In September, the township board of trustees, at a cost of $21,000 approved the company […]
GHS Sr. #5 Andrew Hamilton goes for the ball versus South Christian Sailors on Nov. 25 during the MHSAA Division 4 State Football Finals at Ford Field. Photo: Kim Eaton, Z10 Sports.