Dan Penix spent this summer and last pulling 1,000-pound racks of salmon around an isolated Alaskan fishery in 16-hour shifts. Ideal, he says, for a college student like himself. ‘It’s seasonal, good pay, and even better because of the overtime,? he said. ‘Sixteen hour days, seven days a week, 100 hours a week and anything […]
It’s the middle of August and as summer draws to a close, maybe you’re reflecting on a great vacation or maybe you’re lamenting the one you didn’t take or drooling over someone else’s photos of an exotic destination. A few weeks ago, I shared the story of Justin and Sarah Walker, Brandon graduates who live […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board unanimously approved a motion at their Jan. 11 meeting to offer an early retirement incentive to teachers in the district. ‘The package is very fair for the teachers,? said Superintendent Lorrie McMahon. ‘Any incentive like this encourages good, experienced teachers to leave, but we’re excited about the new teachers we’ve […]
Brandon Twp.- A 21-year-old township man died Monday night after losing control of his motorcycle on Hadley Road. According to an Oakland County Sheriff’s Office report, Jacob Thomas Siggins was traveling southbound on Hadley Road on a 2004 Honda CBR 600RR at 10:54 p.m., Aug. 3 as he entered a curve near Sawmill Lake Road, […]
Brandon Twp.- When the 4 p.m. Wednesday deadline passed, the clerk’s office had nine applicants for appointment to the open township board trustee seat. The candidates who will be considered by the township board at their next meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 19 at the township offices, 395 Mill St. are: nTodd Blake, […]
Brandon Twp.- Fred Morden is spreading the word? Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance needs help. ‘We’ve lost a lot of funding because of the economy and our sponsors cutting back,? said Morden, BGYA caseworker. ‘We’re trying to get more volunteers for the programs, more people involved with the board, with specific committees, or those who are […]
Brandon Twp.- For 35 years, Debbie Sebetic honed the musical talents of students, with 16 of those years in Brandon. That career, which also included coaching young tennis players, reached the end of its long run in June with Sebetic’s retirement. ‘In 1999, I came to Brandon to teach music and coach tennis,? said Sebetic. […]
Brandon Twp.- The plans of two township residents to make a clean getaway with stolen marijuana went up in smoke when they were caught on camera. Christian Alan Willoughby, 18, a township resident, was arraigned Aug. 1 on one count of first degree home invasion. His 16-year-old accomplice was released to her father. According to […]
Brandon Twp.- A local pizzeria wasn’t ready for what recently showed up at their door. According to an Oakland County Sheriff’s Office report, Brandon deputies responded at about 9:40 p.m., July 30, to the business in the 1700 block of S. Ortonville Road on a complaint of indecent exposure. An employee reported that she was […]
Ortonville- Village business and property owners are invited to a town hall meeting Jan. 25 to discuss the challenges they are facing this year and possible solutions that the Downtown Development Authority can offer. ‘The DDA was created so we can funnel funds into the downtown area, and we might as well have the business […]