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Brandon Township · Brandon TownshipBy Shelby Stewart-Soldan
ssoldan@mihomepaper.com
Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, Ortonville village manager Ryan Madis gave a presentation to the Brandon Board of Education about the Ortonville Wildlife Preservation Park.
“We have a lot going on in the park,” said Madis. “The village received the 47 acre park property in the late 80s. It is the site of some of the oldest cedar trees in Oakland County. And it hasn’t been tou…See the Story
Wildlife Preservation Park trails eyed for Ortonville
Brandon Township · Brandon TownshipBy Shelby Stewart-Soldan
ssoldan@mihomepaper.com
Brandon Twp. — 4-8 p.m., on June 1, Abigail’s Pride will host their third annual event, Pride in the Park, at the Brandon Township Community Park, 1414 N. Hadley Road, Ortonville.
“This year’s Pride in the Park will be the same family-friendly pride festival that we have had the past few years, but even better,” said Abigail’s Pride founder Abigail Rowe. “The Brandon Township Community Park gives …See the Story
2024 Pride in the Park
Brandon Township · Brandon TownshipBy David Fleet
dfleet@mihomepaper.com
Howell — Several Brandon High School students recently explored opportunities in the trades.
According to the Michigan Department of Labor and Employment, the state is experiencing a significant shortage of professional trades workers, which is expected to continue through 2026. Some of the reasons include much of the workforce is aging out and retiring early due to the physical demands of the job, the curre…See the Story
Michigan Construction Career Day
Brandon Township · Brandon TownshipBy David Fleet
dfleet@mihomepaper.com
Groveland Twp. — At 5:30 p.m., June 3, Groveland Township-Fire Station One, 14645 Dixie Hwy., will host an informational meeting regarding a proposed battery storage facility.
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 store and distribute energy in the form of electricity at a later time. …See the Story
Township to host meeting on Battery Energy Storage
Brandon Township · Brandon TownshipBy David Fleet
dfleet@mihomepaper.com
Atlas Twp. — From 4-6:30 p.m., June 13, Atlas Township, 7386 Gale Road, will host a Township Master Plan Open House. The gather will provide an opportunity for the community to review the current draft of the updated master plan.
“The entire process has been citizen driven by the Master Plan Advisory Committee and the results of the Citizen Survey completed last year,” said J. Michael Rembor, PC chairperson.…See the Story
Atlas Township to host Master Plan & Park & Recreation Plan open house
Brandon Township · Brandon TownshipBy Wendi Reardon Price
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Brandon Twp. — The Redhawks wrapped the spring season with a 12-8 loss to Oxford in the first round of the MHSAA Division 1 Boys Lacrosse Region 3.
The Brandon-Holly Boys Varsity Lacrosse team opened the home game jumping to a 2-0 lead with goals from senior Stefan Austin and junior Nolan Wood, May 17.
Oxford’s Hunter Wittebort cut the lead with his goal with 5:17 remaining in the first quarter.
With…See the Story
Redhawks season ends to Oxford Wildcats 12-8
Chicago Blackhawks · Brandon TownshipBy David Fleet
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Brandon Twp. — The Brandon Blackhawks Varsity Baseball team continued their winning ways on Wednesday afternoon in a come from behind 4-3 win over the Kearsley Hornets.
“We didn’t start out well,” said Head Coach Greg Glover. “Still, the boys put it together and battled all game long for the win.”
Brady Wing pitched a complete game, supported by solid defense and timely hitting led by BHS Senior Carter Willi…See the Story
Blackhawks rally for 4-3 win over Kearsley
Brandon Township · Brandon TownshipBRANDON TOWNSHIP
REQUEST FOR BIDS The Charter Township of Brandon is seeking bids for the Brandon Township
Community Park Comfort Station. Work for this project consists of; soil erosion
measures, earthwork, site grading, 6” 21AA gravel path and picnic area, concrete
walkways on 4” sand, installation of a well, water service, installation of a septic system,
prefabricated concession stand with two (2) bathrooms, split rail fencing, recycled plas…See the Story