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NewsOrtonville- The danger of lead paint in toys has led to the birth of a new local charity. Athletes Artists Against Hunger (A3Hunger) is a non-profit organization formed by some local men....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor: The Bull Ring Sports Grille, 8324 S. State Road, Goodrich, thanks the local community for all their recent efforts for the Goodrich Apartment fire victims fundraiser, the Cancer Connection fundraiser and last weekend's Toys for Tots collection....more >> |
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per-pupil funding will be reduced to $6,716.Goodrich- It's not a great picture. That's how Superintendent John Fazer described the financial forecast spanning the next three years for the school district, during the Nov. 23 school board meeting....more >> |
NewsBrandon Twp.-For more than 20 years, Jim Berta had been an area barber—clipping men's and children's hair from his Ortonville business known as Jim's Barber Shop, 125 N. M-15. About a year ago, Berta had to step down from his barber duties due to an illness that required a lung transplant....more >> |
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NewsThere were some local faces in this year's 83rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Goodrich seniors Kelsey Neville and Amanda Lindsay danced through the streets of New York City on Nov....more >> |
NewsLocals discuss fraternity, topic of new novelOrtonville- The history, symbolism, and mystery of the Masons are central themes in the recently released bestselling novel "The Lost Symbol," by Dan Brown. Henry Lozier and Al Jawors, local Masons, say it is a common misconception, however, that the Masons are a secret society....more >> |
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NewsBrandon Twp.- All over the country, shoppers lined up outside retailers early yesterday morning, anticipating great deals on Black Friday. Last Monday afternoon, in a scene that may have looked the same, dozens of people lined up here, outside St....more >> |
MilestonesJeff and Donna Polasek of Ortonville proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Polasek, to Mark Stevens, son of Diana and Jim Greiner of Linden and Brad and Kathy Stevens of Flint....more >> |
MilestonesSgt. First Class Michael Stockwell, Jr., 34, is a 1993 Brandon High School graduate. He is serving his third deployment in Afghanistan and is based out of Alaska. He joined the Army right after high school and is a communications specialist....more >> |
NewsStudent arraigned on terrorism charge after saying he would 'kill all the teachers'An 18-year-old Brandon Township man is facing 20 years in prison after making threats this week that ultimately caused a 2-day lockdown of two Brandon schools. Christopher Thompson was arraigned Nov....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, Economically, the State of Michigan is in dire straits and unemployment is at an all time high. Most of us are painfully aware of this and are doing everything we can to reduce spending and protect what savings we have, while keeping our homes....more >> |
NewsBrandon Twp.- Tonia Seling says she "flipped out" when her husband Mike, an Oakland County Sheriff's Office deputy and township firefighter, came home and told her that Harvey Swanson Elementary was locked down Nov....more >> |
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NewsTownship couple eye career turning one loaf at a time with banana bread creationAtlas Twp.- The neighbors of Amos Spahnie and Carla Lipari-Spahnie must have eaten well. During the past year the township Spahnies have been perfecting a recipe for banana bread and utilized those nearby to taste the mix—edging ever closer to perfection....more >> |
NewsAs a student attending Waterford Mott High School, Leslie Coffer joined the school's Optimist Club as a means to just get out of the house. "Once I got started, I found it out it was very satisfying and I really enjoyed the club," said Coffer, 18....more >> |
MilestonesArmy CW3 Mark A. Layne II, a 1994 Goodrich High School graduate, is currently stationed at Speicher Air Force Base, northwest of Tikrit in Iraq, serving as a Blackhawk pilot. This is Layne's third deployment— his first two deployments were from Fort Campbell, Ky....more >> |
NewsPair suspected in series of area theftsOakland County Sheriff's deputies arrested two Oxford Township brothers who are suspected in numerous chainsaw and motorboat thefts across southern Lapeer and northern Oakland counties....more >> |
MilestonesKen and Dawn Gill of Goodrich are proud to announce the birth of their son, Cooper Everett Gill. Cooper was born at 3:40 p.m., Oct. 13, at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20-and-three-quarters inches long....more >> |
NewsAfter Middle East stint, David St. Aubin may be home by ThanksgivingOn June 10, Goodrich Principal David St. Aubin addressed the graduating class of 2009 via satellite from a bunker somewhere near Baghdad. Key in his message was encouragement for students to be thankful....more >> |
NewsBrandon Twp.- The new Brandon Blackhawks boys varsity basketball coach is a familiar face— Bryan Ray has been coaching the girls' varsity basketball team for the past decade. "It's an exciting challenge," said Ray....more >> |
NewsGoodrich-On Wednesday, during a special meeting of the Goodrich Area Schools Board of Education, a Quality Assurance Review (Q.A.R.) was presented following a three-day survey of the district....more >> |
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NewsBrandon Twp.- Patrick Lewis was riding home on the school bus the afternoon of Nov. 11 when he turned his head to look behind him, where his friend, Curtis Tucker, was sitting. Patrick turned to the front again, and doesn't remember the next four minutes....more >> |
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Front pageAn 18-year-old Brandon Township man is facing 20 years in prison after making threats this week that ultimately caused a 2-day lockdown of two Brandon schools. Christopher Thompson was arraigned Nov....more >> |
NewsGroveland Twp.- Area residents will now have a means to be notified in case of local emergency following a change in procedures from the local cable provider. Township Supervisor Bob DePalma was notified in September by Comcast it will no longer offer the service of "cable override" as a venue to disperse local emergency information....more >> |
NewsBrandon Twp.- Completion of a playground and plans to install lighting and a lift station for an existing sledding hill at the community park will move forward. The township board approved, by a 5-1 vote at their Nov....more >> |
NewsEven with an increase in mills, there will still be a decrease in tax revenue,' Supervisor Kathy ThurmanBrandon Twp.- Police protection in the township will remain the same— for now. The township board approved, by a 4-2 vote at their Nov. 16 meeting, to postpone indefinitely any staffing adjustments to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office's Brandon substation....more >> |
Don't Rush MeI can't find my 'bah-humbug'Whilst thinking about Thanksgiving and blessings for a column last week, my mind kept working. Which for me is kinda amazing. Letting my mind work is something I don't ask of it. But, work it did....more >> |
Don't Rush MeHistorically speaking, this is the time of year, the one day of 365, we set aside to be thankful for graces bestowed. And, it is no secret it will be harder for some to be thankful this year....more >> |
Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing December 16, 2009zoning board of appeals NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Regular Meeting The Charter Township of Brandon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing December 16, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. at Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462 to hear the following appeals....more >> |
SYNOPSIS NOVEMBER 2, 2009 meetingSYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 2009 Members present: Thurman, McCreery, Beltramo, King, Stowell, DeWitt, Carlson 1. Approved agenda as amended. 2....more >> |
PUBLIC HEARING within the regular meeting of December 7, 2009 to receive public comments on the proposed 2010 budgetCHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON Brandon Township will hold a PUBLIC HEARING within the regular meeting of December 7, 2009 at 7:30 pm at 395 Mill St., Ortonville, MI 48462 to receive public comments on the proposed 2010 budget....more >> |
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE #168 CHANGEABLE SIGNSADOPTION OF ORDINANCE #168 CHANGEABLE SIGNS At a regular meeting of the Groveland Township Board, held on Monday November 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., the following Codified Ordinance was approved by a vote of 5 to 0....more >> |
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE #171 CHANGEABLE SIGNSATTENTION GROVELAND TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE #171 CHANGEABLE SIGNS At a regular meeting of the Groveland Township Board, held on Monday November 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m....more >> |
NewsUnlocked On Nov. 17, a Brandon deputy responded to the 3800 block of Oakhill Road for a report of larceny from an auto. The complainant said sometime between 11:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and 9 a....more >> |
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