An 18-year-old Brandon Township man is facing 20 years in prison after making threats this week that ultimately caused a 2-day lockdown of two Brandon schools. Christopher Thompson was arraigned Nov. 19 on a charge of making a terrorist threat or false report terrorism in front of 52-2 District Court Judge Joseph Fabrizio. Bond was […]
Brandon Twp.- Having trouble understanding Proposal 1? The Road Commission of Oakland County would like to help. Representatives from RCOC have been conducting presentations on the ballot proposal that if approved would increase the state sales tax to 7 percent and raise funds for maintenance of Michigan roads. The RCOC will present their program on […]
Brandon Twp.- For Marcy Carney, running isn’t about finishing first or getting a personal best. Sometimes, it’s just about crossing the finish line. And sometimes, it’s about proving that you won’t be defeated, regardless of what you’re up against. Carney, now 43, ran her first 5K in August 2013, encouraged by friend and fellow township […]
Brandon Twp.-Like to read? Want to talk about books and make new friends? There is a book club waiting for you at the library, 304 South St. Royann Hassinger and Susie Lewicki, both township residents, are original members of the Brandon Bibliophiles, now known simply as the ‘Book Club.? The group was started about 18 […]
Brandon Twp.- Learn how to protect yourself or elderly loved one during a program planned for this Wednesday. ‘Elder abuse/older adult safety issues? will be presented by the Oakland County Health Division from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., April 22, at the library, 304 South St. ‘We’ll talk about the different forms of elder abuse? mental abuse, […]
Brandon Twp.- Falling off the cliff. This is the term school district officials around the state, including those in Brandon, have coined for the revenue shortfall expected in fiscal year 2011. During the Nov. 9 school board meeting, Executive Director of Fiscal Affairs Jamie Cowan gave a financial update for the school district to board […]
Brandon Twp.- The township recreation department and Edna Burton Senior Center will likely face cuts ranging from 20-23 percent, while cuts from the supervisor’s, treasurer’s, and clerk’s offices will be anywhere from 12.5 to 15 percent under a plan discussed by boardmembers during a budget workshop Nov. 5. ‘We decided that we will take a […]
Ortonville- The village may have its first fire hydrant ever just in time for Christmas in the Village Dec. 5. The village council unanimously approved at their Nov. 9 meeting a motion to proceed with the installation of a fire protection well for the village that will supply between 300-350 gallons of water per minute […]
Bernadine Miller, who with her husband Clark began the farm now known as Cook’s Farm Dairy, died Nov. 10. She was 98. Bernadine and her twin sister, Christine, were born Jan. 18, 1911 in Clarkston to E.V. and Sally Bailey. Bernadine was raised on a farm on Pine Knob Road, graduated from Clarkston High School, […]
Brandon Twp.- A mother with her two children recently approached Recreation Director Fred Waybrant at the township community park located at 1414 N. Hadley Road. Waybrant was working on rubber flooring to go under the universally accessible playground structure installed this summer and the kids wanted to know when they could play on the equipment. […]