Christmas giving:Toys for older tots

Ortonville- When people think of Toys for Tots, often they think of toddlers and small children. But this year, Margaret Lee hopes they will think of what a child in the 7-12 year-old age range might enjoy and perhaps donate something for them to the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund. ‘When thinking about making a donation […]

Council suspends DPW supervisor

Ortonville- The village council voted 5-2 Monday night to suspend DPW Supervisor Bill Prince for five days without pay, effective immediately. The move came after Village Manager Ed Coy sent a notice of pending charges dated Nov. 8 to Prince, advising him a conference would be held with respect to his apparent misconduct. The charges […]

Anytime Thai

Brandon Twp.- Kay Hunt moved to the United States from Thailand about 20 years ago and while she loves her adopted country, there is one thing she has never found here? good Thai sauce. ‘I enjoy cooking and I tried Thai sauce sold at markets and they don’t taste good,? Hunt says. ‘I don’t know […]

After 38 years on the planning commission, Rohovsky steps down

Brandon Twp.- Joe Rohovsky has watched the township grow by leaps and bounds during his 38-year tenure as a member of the planning commission. When Joe Rohovsky joined the planning commission in 1969, there were few residents and he recalls the only businesses in the community were the A&W Drive-In, Hamilton’s, Arrants Ford and Owens […]

Village clerk/treasurer resigns after audit, investigation

Ortonville- Mary Clark has resigned as village clerk/treasurer. Village Council President Ken Quisenberry confirmed that the village received a resignation letter dated Nov. 5 from Clark, whose accounting practices were being investigated through an audit by the Flint firm Lewis & Knopf. ‘The audit confirmed the inadequacies in accounting that we suspected,? said Quisenberry. ‘Checks […]

Burkett named substation commander

Brandon Twp.- Sgt. Pete Burkett is coming home. The Goodrich resident and former Brandon detective, is returning here as the new sergeant and commander of the Brandon substation. ‘I’m extremely excited,? says Burkett, who has been commander of the Addison Township substation for the past four years. ‘I know the community and the citizens, and […]

Police,DHS investigate group homes

Brandon Twp.- When police responded to the Walnut Hill Adult Foster Care home on Seymour Lake Road for the death investigation of a resident, they ultimately found nothing criminal. But they did find enough to be disturbed about, including a man living at the residence who is a registered sex offender. ‘While there may not […]

Brandon Library eyes creating district library

Brandon Twp.- Library officials are examining what is involved in creating a district library, a move that would broaden their tax base and increase revenue by drawing in Groveland Township residents who live within the Brandon School District. The library board and Library Director Paula Gauthier will meet with Lance Werner, Library of Michigan legal […]

Brandon, Groveland township to consider ‘rec? deal

Brandon Twp.- Township officials will soon make a pitch regarding an increased recreation fee to their counterparts in Groveland Township. But whether it will be a hit remains to be seen. Township Supervisor Ron Lapp and the board of trustees plan to ask the Groveland Township Board to increase their $15,000 annual contribution to the […]

Man sentenced in brother-in-law assault

A 28-year-old Ypsilanti man who drove his vehicle into his brother-in-law, a Brandon Township man, has been sentenced to 46 days in jail, with credit for 46 days served, was given three years probation and must pay fines and costs of $1,740. James Tiung Huie was sentenced Oct. 18 in front of Sixth Judicial Circuit […]