The list of charges has grown against the Brandon Township man who assaulted neighbors, fired shots and threatened to kill police earlier this month. James Walter Graves, 58, was arraigned Aug. 13 in front of 52-2 District Court Judge Joseph Fabrizio on a charge of delivery/manufacture of more than 20 marijuana plants, as well as […]
Coy Stewart, a longtime Brandon School District teacher, has been named the interim principal of Belle Ann Elementary for the 2012-2013 school year. Superintendent Lorrie McMahon announced her decision on Tuesday, noting in a memo to school board members that Stewart has most recently been a reading recovery teacher at Harvey Swanson Elementary and served […]
Brandon Twp.- A mediator will assist in contract negotiations between school district officials and the teacher’s union. Superintendent Lorrie McMahon requested the mediator from the Michigan Employment Relations Committee a few weeks ago to participate in a meeting between the Brandon Education Association and the administration on Aug. 17. ‘We hope to get a third […]
Brandon Twp.- During the first four months of this year, police in the township received fewer calls for service than the same time period last year; however, major crimes, including burglaries and larcenies, have increased. ‘It’s significant that major calls have gone up even though service calls are down,? said Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. […]
Ortonville- Beet, Beats & Eats kicks off its third season June 13 and Market Manager Debbie Baker is inviting everyone to Crossman Park to join the party. ‘It is still an awesome place to be on Friday nights,? Baker said. ‘Most people think its a great event and great place to be. Come down and […]
Brandon Twp.- Deputies responding to Brandon High School on June 2 found a nude man in a vehicle with an assortment of items, including a large amount of candy. According to police reports, deputies were responding to a panic alarm at about 11:30 p.m. at the high school, located at 1025 S. Ortonville Road. Upon […]
Ortonville- A village resident is facing a possible larceny charge after allegedly stealing natural gas from a neighbor to heat his apartment. According to police reports, the suspect’s neighbor noticed an unusual increase in her Consumers Energy bill in February. She called the company, who sent a service technician out to her apartment on James […]
Ortonville- At 38-years-old, Troy Cubero is finally doing for a living what he always wanted to do. On Monday afternoon, he is lying under a candy apple red 1968 Camaro, working on putting an automatic transmission in the classic car. About three weeks ago, Cubero opened Troy’s Restoration and Repair at 105 S. Ortonville Road. […]
Ortonville- An unfair labor practice charge filed against the village will be heard by Administrative Law Judge Doyle O’Connor at 10 a.m., July 8 at the Michigan Employment Relations Commission building, 3026 W. Grand Boulevard, Ste. 2-700, Detroit. The charge was filed in late March by Les Barrett, business representative for Teamsters Local #214, on […]
Ortonville- A grant that was to be the cornerstone of a plan to alleviate problems at the Village Skate Park has been denied. Brandon Township and village officials learned this week that they would not receive a Risk Management Authority grant they applied for last month to build an 8-10 foot fence around the park. […]