Craig Bryson is used to hearing complaints. The public information officer for the Road Commission for Oakland County got even more than usual following the Jan. 5 snowstorm that dumped from 10-16 inches across the county, causing numerous accidents and making roads treacherous and even impassable, some for days. The two largest complaints the RCOC […]
Brandon Twp.- The library board has terminated their contract with the auditing firm of Pfeffer, Hanniford, and Palka. Board President Ann Schmid had no comment regarding the work done by the firm saying only, ‘We are doing a forensic audit and want a fresh start for the library.? Pfeffer, Hanniford and Palka were in the […]
Brandon Twp.- Kristy McDonald worked in an office for seven years before earning her teaching degree. Now, after seven years as a teacher, she will combine her skills. ‘It’s the best of both worlds for me,? said McDonald, who has been named the director of the Brandon Alternative High School, a new position in the […]
Groveland Twp.- First no power for days. Then, no phone? for more than three weeks. Mary and John Cesarz, township residents and Frontier customers, lost their home phone service Dec. 22. They weren’t alone, and as of Jan. 15, were still disconnected, along with up to 55 other Frontier customers in the area. ‘They work […]
Brandon Twp.- The bulk of nearly $34,000 in grant funds will be funneled to bathroom remodeling and other services at the Edna Burton Senior Center. Other beneficiaries include the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund and Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance. The township board approved by a 6-0 vote the allocation of $33,781 in Community Development Block Grant […]
Bromley’s Beat The world stopped last weekend. Well, OK, so maybe it wasn’t the whole world. Maybe it was just part of the world. Maybe it was just a very small corner of the world like southeast Michigan, and maybe it didn’t really stop so much as it just slowed down. Regardless, I find it […]
The third largest snowfall in recorded history for Flint and frigid temperatures not seen in 20 years wreaked havoc in the area, closing schools, freezing pipes, causing car accidents, and working furnaces and plow drivers overtime, but not necessarily employees who couldn’t get out of their driveways. Brandon and Goodrich Schools were closed through Wednesday, […]
Ortonville- Help wanted. Village officials are looking to hire two full-time laborers for the Department of Public Works to replace the two they fired about six weeks ago. ‘We didn’t advertise right away, because we needed to get things squared away and see who we needed and that sort of thing,? said Village Manager Ed […]
The holiday gatherings are over and some celebrants may have received some very unwanted gifts. Local hospitals have reported to the Oakland County Health Division an increase in patients with H1N1 flu, as well as norovirus, a gastrointestinal illness. ‘We are seeing a rise in the number of illnesses,? said Kathy Forzley, OCHD manager and […]
CC Weber describes it as probably the most intense moment of her life. The Goodrich varsity wrestling team was up by just one point, 27-26, going into the last match of their semi-final against Saginaw Swan Valley at the state championship last weekend at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. Weber, competing in the 103 weight […]