Brandon Twp.-It’s a late summer afternoon and two deputies from the Oakland County Marine Division launch their 18-foot patrol boat into Bald Eagle Lake. Only a handful of boaters are out on the placid lake. The pair cruise the perimeter of the lake before pulling up next to a couple in a pontoon boat. The […]
A Brandon Township man and woman are suspected of assault with a baseball bat after a May 3 incident in the woman’s township home. Michael Boadway, 47, was arrested on July 28 and arraigned the next day in 52-2 District Court on charges of aggravated assault. He was released on $5,000 bond. Jean Klanke, 43, […]
Two races, 25 votes. That’s the only separation in the Tuesday’s primary election Atlas Township Supervisor race between incumbent Paul Amman’s bid for a third term and newcomer Shirley Kautman-Jones. The tally ended early Wednesday morning in Atlas Township with Kautman-Jones receiving 649 votes to Amman’s 624 votes. Similarly, the race for Brandon Township Treasurer […]
Local unemployment remained steady through 2004 according to a report issued by the Michigan Department of Economic Growth and Development. ‘The best that you can glean from the last three years were that the real increases in unemployment were between 2002 and 2003,? said Jim Rhein, Michigan Department of Economic Growth and Development analyst. ‘Not […]
Former International Academy of Flint head coach and current Flint Powers assistant Tim Tenneriello has been hired as an interim coach for the Goodrich High School Varsity Basketball team’s 2012-13 season. Tenneriello, a Grand Blanc resident and 2007 graduate of Genesee Christian High School, has played for and coached with three Flint area coaches ? […]
On Nov. 19 the Atlas Township Fire Department added an all-terrain vehicle to their fleet of firefighting equipment. Powered by a three cylinder Kabota engine, the tank style tracks are designed to cross rough, wet country to extinguish fires or conduct rescues. ‘The ATV carries a 75 gallon tank and pump for grass fires in […]
Michael Allen was 16-years-old, a Boy Scout and a junior at Goodrich High School. He enjoyed being outdoors, riding quads, snowmobiles and Jet Skis, hunting, swimming and spending time with his animals. ‘Mike had lots of friends,? said Janet Allen, his mother. ‘He spent time with their families, too, including vacation trips across the country. […]
Three times the Christmas. Wojo’s Greenhouse, 2570 Oakwood Road, Ortonville has expanded their Christmas retail store to now include more classroom space along with a large display of holiday greenery in the main area of the facility. ‘We have approximately three time the space for Christmas items this year,? said Lisa Kemeny, Wojo’s Greenhouse general […]
Goodrich-Teammates this season’competitors next season. On Nov. 14 Martian girls basketball players Taylor Gleason and Aketra Sevillian signed national letters of intent. Taylor to the University of Illinois, and Aketra to Penn State University’both Big Ten Conference schools. But before they head off to their respective schools, the standout seniors are taking aim at a […]
Brandon Twp.- About 40 gathered on Wednesday night at the township library to discuss a controversy between some school board members and a group of residents over the hiring process of the new Brandon Schools superintendent Tom Miller. ‘As a citizen I was appalled,? said Laura Frye, special services teacher at Belle Ann Elementary who […]