Brandon Twp.- Just a few weeks ago, the district sent another class of graduates out into the world, but Superintendent Matt Outlaw plans to establish a new Class of 2015 this fall, consisting of alumni with impressive accomplishments. Nominations are now being accepted for the inaugural class of the Brandon Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame. […]
Brandon Twp.- Church membership may be down, but Janine Plum is hoping to make some new disciples. As the new pastor of Seymour Lake United Methodist Church, she is reaching out to the community. ‘The UMC has experienced a decline in membership, but it’s not solely about membership, it’s about discipleship,? said Plum. ‘This generation […]
Brandon Twp.- Charlene Carlson was remembered Tuesday as a proud Irish woman who never gave up and was dedicated to her community. The township trustee and retired Brandon School District teacher, died Dec. 22. She was 70. ‘She was a pretty great lady,? said friend Ruth Rogan. ‘She never gave up on stuff, she was […]
Brandon Twp.- Township voters may be casting their ballots at a new location the next election. During the November 2008 election, thousands of voters descended on Fire Station #2 to cast their ballots. The building at 3065 Sashabaw Road, serving precincts 3 and 4, was crammed with people and more lined up into the parking […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board approved at their Dec. 14 meeting a new contract with Teamsters Local 214 representing 29 bus drivers and two mechanics in the district. Highlights of the contract, which expires June 30, include a pay freeze and a reduction in insurance coverage. Healthcare deductibles have increased to $100 for individuals and […]
Ortonville- Mill Street Market will close Dec. 31. Whether the convenience store will reopen remains to be seen. ‘New Year’s Eve will be our last day,? said General Manager Paul Amori. ‘It might be temporary, we will know more as the winter goes on.? Mill Street Market has been owned by the Kratt family for […]
Ortonville- Two blighted homes in the village were recently demolished and will soon be replaced with new homes. Homes located at 61 Narrin St. and 174 Ball St. were torn down late last month as part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The federal program established in October 2008 provides grants to counties, which in turn […]
Ortonville- A crime spree ended in a hit and run serious injury accident June 25 and the arrest of a 19-year-old village man who is facing six felony charges. Kenneth Scott Parker, 19, was arraigned on a 6-count felony warrant at 52-2 District Court. Charges include one count of unlawful driving away of a motor […]
The Oakland County Fair has a long history with various locations? the fair dates back to the 1860s when troops were trained in Pontiac for the Civil War. The fair moved around, but in 1947 became the Oakland County 4H Fair and was located on Perry Street in Pontiac until 1971 when it moved to […]
What are the happiest days of your life? Many of us probably share similar answers. Mine include the day I married my husband and the day our daughter was born. Both occasions signaled the beginning of amazing journeys, as you know if you are married or a parent. June 26, 2015 was a happy day […]