Ortonville-It’s a Thursday night at the Old Township Hall and some creatures are present that aren’t native to Ortonville. Elizabeth McGhee opens a large duffel bag to reveal a massive, slithering Burmese python. Two children lift the 15-foot snake from the bag and one drapes it around her shoulders. They begin walking around the room […]
Despite a lengthy ballot with six statewide proposals, local clerks reported voting in the Nov. 6 general election went well, with good turnout and relatively short lines. ‘It was a much easier day than I anticipated,? said Brandon Township Clerk Jeannie McCreery, who cited a minor electrical glitch at Oakwood Elementary, which serves one of […]
Brandon Twp.- Fun. That’s what Jeff Malicke and Brandon High School student actors were looking for when choosing the fall play and that is what they have found with the selection of ‘Alice in Wonderland.? BHS will present from Nov. 15-17 the famed tale of a little girl transported into a fantasy world, pursued by […]
A 24-year-old Warren man is facing up to 15 years in prison after sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at a Brandon Township home. Willie James Marshall was arraigned Oct. 12 on one count of criminal sexual assault, third degree (person 13-15-years-old) by 52-2 District Court Magistrate Thomas Raguso. Marshall remains in the Oakland County Jail […]
Heading into the busy holiday season, the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund has a new food pantry director, but her face will be familiar to OCEF clients and volunteers. Karyn Milligan has been named the new St. Anne Christian Services coordinator and OCEF food pantry director. After serving as OCEF president and volunteer coordinator for the […]
Brandon Twp.- A family of four awakened to find their home in the 4200 block of Granger Road filled with smoke at about 12:25 a.m. on July 21. The homeowner was unable to find the source of the smoke and called 9-1-1. Brandon Fire Department personnel, using a thermal imaging camera bought earlier this year, […]
As Hurricane Dolly was approaching the coast of Texas this week, some local residents were discussing their recent efforts to help restore areas hit by Hurricane Katrina. Nearly three years after the category 3 storm devastated the Gulf Coast on Aug. 29, 2005, communities in Louisiana and Mississippi are still struggling to recover. Porches with […]
A 32-year-old Brandon Township man has been arraigned on charges related to an attempted escape from police last month. Jeremy Michael Heath was arraigned on a felony charge of fleeing and eluding, third degree, as well as a misdemeanor charge of receiving and concealing stolen property on July 17 at 52-2 District Court. Heath and […]
Brandon Twp.-Bre’ann Davert is the daughter of rock music lovers. Her parents listen to bands like Fleetwood Mac and sing songs like ‘When the Levee Breaks? by Led Zeppelin. But Davert, a Brandon High School junior, has musical tastes that run a little different. ‘I came out of the womb singing opera,? Davert says, laughing. […]
Groveland Twp.- Chuck Goodwin estimates he has given close to 10,000 tattoos in the past 10 years. Goodwin, 40, has always enjoyed drawing and began inking his own skin, as well as that of friends, as a hobby. During the past four years, he has become more serious and is now pursuing a career in […]