It was a wet Christmas for two Brandon Township residents. According to Oakland County Sheriff’s Office reports, Independence Township deputies responded at about 9:29 a.m., Dec. 25, to the area of Pine Knob and Waldon roads for a full-size van a passerby spotted submerged in a retention pond adjacent to the DTE Music Theatre. Independence […]
Brandon Twp.- Coast Guard Ensign Jamel Chokr has assisted in the rescue of fishermen and pilot whales, intercepted migrants and drug smugglers bound for the U.S., and provided protection for President Barack Obama. Day-to-day operations depends on intelligence received, said the 28-year-old recently while visiting family in Brandon Township. ‘We could be chasing down a […]
Brandon Twp.- The school district is planning nearly $1.5 million in cuts to the 2016-17 budget, but also recently received some potentially very good news about a dreaded pending expenditure. The board of education discussed at a Jan. 4 workshop a list of reductions that includes five full time teachers, consolidation of bus routes, trimming […]
Brandon Twp.- Supervision will be expanded at the police substation this spring. The township board approved by a 4-3 vote at their Jan. 4 meeting a motion to replace one of the patrol investigators with a lieutenant. The motion does not change the number of police officers contracted to serve the township through the Oakland […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board voted 6-0 at their Dec. 21 meeting to complete refinancing of bonds, saving the district about $12.4 million over the course of the loans. The board directed their financial adviser RJ Naughton and underwriter, Craig Taylor, to begin pursuing the sale of bonds and obtaining the lowest interest rate possible […]
Judy Henley helped Deanna Kester get a place to live and furnished it for her. For the past 10 years, Henley has assisted Kester, a single mother, in providing her three children with food, Christmas gifts, paying the bills and moral support. So when Kester recently learned that Henley is retiring as the Christian Services […]
The devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan. 12 lasted about 35 seconds. The recovery will take years. On March 27 students at Goodrich High School gathered for a night to help the victims of Haiti and also have some fun. GHS National Honor Society organized the first annual Spring Fling dance at the Goodrich […]
Ortonville- Bill Sprague is moving on, after five months as the village manager. Sprague turned in his letter of resignation to Village Council President Ken Quisenberry March 26. His last day in the village will be April 9, as he leaves to take a human resources position in the private sector. ‘I’m leaving with a […]
The 18-year-old Brandon Township man who threatened last fall to kill all the teachers at the Brandon Alternative High School has pleaded guilty to making a false report of terrorism. Christopher Thompson entered the plea March 29 in front of 52-2 District Court Judge Kelley Kostin. Making a false report of terrorism is a 20-year […]
Ortonville- Area residents can help preserve local history by joining the Ortonville Community Historical Society. The non-profit organization that maintains the museum at the Old Mill, 366 Mill St., is seeking volunteers and new members. ‘It’s all about preserving the history,? said OCHS Boardmember Andrea Turnbull. ‘We have several members, but people get busy and […]