By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- During the regular Tuesday night meeting, the board of trustees approved the police liaison contract with Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and Brandon School District for the 2021-2022 school year. The previous contract expired on June 17. The current officer in that position is Jason pence. “We just appreciate […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On Sept. 1, the township board of trustees voted 4-0 in a special meeting to approve a three-year agreement for preferred ambulance service for 911 calls. Trustee Patrick Major was absent with notice. The township joins Richfield and Davison townships along with the City of Davison with similar agreements from […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- During the regular Tuesday night meeting, the board of trustees passed a second reading of the Marijuana Caregiver Ordinance, 6-1. They also passed second reading of amendments to the C-4 Mixed Business and the Generalized Industrial districts zoning. Trustee Bob Marshall voted against the ordinance and amendments. The […]
From top, Wren Wade, Madelyn Thamos and Colton Budd arrive at Reid Elementary School on Aug. 30 the first day for Goodrich Schools. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor On Aug. 30 for the first time in nearly 20 years, American forces were no longer a fixture in Afghanistan. According to news sources, soon after the U.S. departure drawing the end to America’s longest war, Taliban fighters took control of Hamid Karzai International Airport. The last flight out meeting President […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- From 9 a.m.-2 p.m., on Sept. 11, the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority and the Brandon School District will host ‘September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World’, an exhibition on the history of 9/11, during their weekly Farmer’s Market. The exhibition will be in Old Town Hall, 486 […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The roundabout construction at the intersection of Oakhill and Sashabaw roads has been postponed until Sept. 7. The intersection was set to close on September 1, but closure was delayed due to utility issues, according to the Road Commission for Oakland County. The detour for the intersection on […]
By David Fleet Editor Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Aug. 27 the department will not file criminal charges against former Goodrich Athletic Director and Assistant Principal David Davis related to inappropriate behavior with former students. Davis’ actions led to an internal investigation conducted by the district, Davis’ subsequent resignation, and a special request […]
Leo Simpson, 5, and Kateri, Coleman, 5, of Brandon Township take a dip and cool down on Wednesday during a few 90 degree days. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Starting Aug. 24, the Oakland County Health Department has mandated that masks must be worn for all students and staff, grades PK-12, which includes the Brandon School District. “This order is effective for our school district beginning today,” said Brandon superintendent Dr. Karl Heidrich in a letter to families on […]