Brandon Twp.- When David Ollie Ray called to inquire about registering his sons at Belle Ann Elementary, he was told they would definitely be the minority. He thought she was talking about his children, who are black. She was actually talking about him and his partner, Willie Ray, who are gay. ‘We had two minority […]
Brandon Twp.-The library board voted unanimously March 23 to terminate library director JoAnn Foster Gavey. The termination comes after a two-week long investigation into complaints about Gavey from staff members. ‘We found a widespread feeling that the library was an extremely poor working environment,? said Matt Ault, board vice-president. ‘The board felt that for the […]
Brandon Twp.? A blue note sent home with students from Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School recently has at least one parent seeing red. The note informed students and parents that the Brandon Township Public Library would be closed to students 12 and under on March 24 (a half-day of school) unless they were accompanied by a […]
Ortonville- The lack of sewers in the village has become such a critical situation that the issue is going to the nation’s capitol. Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Brighton) and the Oakland County Drain Commissioner’s Office have requested $2 million in a State and Tribal Assistance Grant for the village as the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee considers Fiscal […]
Brandon Twp.- Marcela Ochoa was born and raised in Colombia, but has grown up in America. Ochoa, 18, arrived in the United States Jan. 18 as a student in an exchange program. She has been attending Brandon High School and living with her host family? Jeff and Tammy Cole and their daughter Megan Cole, a […]
Brandon Twp.- Former library director JoAnn Gavey says she was blindsided by a two-week investigation against her that ultimately resulted in her termination by the library board. As a result, Gavey has contacted an attorney. ‘I am not going to let this lie,? Gavey said last week. ‘I can’t. If it can happen to me, […]
Brandon Twp.- The landscape is changing at Country Oaks Landscape Supply. Owner Mark Cherry plans to make several improvements after the township board reviewed and approved a consent agreement at their April 3 meeting. The agreement includes approval for three greenhouses and two storage areas for landscape materials at the13-acre property located at the corner […]
Groveland Twp.- A retired Genessee County police sergeant who recently resigned as the Shiawassee police chief is the township’s new code enforcement officer. Francis Tull, 53, has more than 32 years experience in police work, an advantage for his new position, says Bob DePalma, township supervisor. ‘The fact that he has police training gives him […]
Brandon Twp.- Chris Pacholski describes himself as very thorough and detail-oriented, traits he believes will be an asset as Oakland County Sheriff’s Detective for Brandon. Pacholski, an Oakland County resident who declined to give his age, began work April 1, taking over for Brad Teague, who has moved to a dayshift position in Addison Township. […]
Ortonville- Portia Mahoney has had a pencil in hand since she was a child, when her mother and grandmother instilled in her a love of drawing and art. ‘Every child is creative and free with drawing,? says Mahoney. ‘Adults need to get back to it. It’s a release and way to express yourself.? As the […]