By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — A woodlot in Groveland Township could soon be home to one of the first battery storage facilities under consideration in Michigan. Dallas-based Vesper Energy is considering a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the township. A BESS is a type of energy storage system that uses batteries to […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On April 25, over 70 students at Brandon High School crossed a line to tell their stories in complete silence. The reason was Challenge Day. “This was my first time getting to participate in Challenge Day,” said BHS Vice Principal Megan Koslowski. “It was very moving for me.” […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The Brandon Township Public Library has completed construction on a new private study room. “We are beyond excited,” said library director Laura Fromwiller. “This was one of the most requested additions to our library by the community in our last strategic plan.” The project was completed with a […]
Dylan Reis, eagle scout with troop 199, and Kay Russell, life rank in troop 128G, leading the salute before the annual Lost in the Boonies hike. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The Ortonville Recreation Area on the banks of Big Fish Lake once again hosted hundreds of scouts for their annual “Lost in the Boonies” two-day hiking event. Amidst a few late April snow showers about 170 scouts braved the cool, damp nights warmed only by a myriad of campfires. Formerly known as […]
OXFORD TWP. — A 66-year-old Orion Township motorcyclist was killed Wednesday afternoon when the motorcycle he was riding struck a car that pulled in front of him on N. Lapeer Road (M-24) near Oakwood Road in Oxford Township not far from the Oakland-Lapeer county line. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Jimmie Allen Haggadone […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Area voters will find several new names when they head to the polls for the August Partisan Primary in Atlas, Brandon, and Groveland townships. Two of three incumbent township supervisors will not be on the ballots. In Oakland County, Brandon Township will have all seven seats up for […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Michigan lawmakers will soon consider legislation to beef up Michigan tobacco prevention laws. Lawmakers say the set of bills are necessary to protect kids and communities from an industry that spends millions in Michigan yearly to keep customers and addict the next generation of users. During the regular […]
Davisburg — On Thursday, July 11, the Oakland County Fair will host its 20th annual Individuals with Disabilities Day. Beginning at 9 a.m., the Oakland County Fair, 12451 Andersonville Rd., Davisburg, welcomes those with disabilities from throughout the region with special events and access. The Oakland County Parks and the Oakland County Fair Board help coordinate […]
Goodrich — The Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission (GCMPC) announce the winner of the 2024 Genesee County Earth Day Photo Contest and a $200 Amazon Gift Card. Congratulations to Izabel Swayne’s class at Reid Elementary School in Goodrich for capturing the true essence of Earth Day. Swayne’s first-graders learned about the importance of caring for our […]