A 43-year-old Brandon Township man was sentenced to 20 months to 10 years in prison after his fifth arrest for drunk driving. Bobby Ray Christian was sentenced Nov. 1 by Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Michael D. Warren, Jr. after he pleaded guilty last month to operating under the influence of liquor, third offense, driving […]
Ortonville- On Halloween, students at H.T. Burt Elementary had an early treat and learned some new tricks. Students spent approximately two hours learning, then playing, new games outside. The games included flag football, soccer, hoop guard, and wiffleball, and were inspired by the book ‘Six Steps to a Trouble-Free Playground,? by Curt Hinson. ‘The idea […]
Brandon Twp.- For his 56th birthday this year, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Mike Searing will celebrate with his first full day of retirement. Searing, who has been in law enforcement for 32 years and has spent the past year as sergeant of the Brandon substation, will work his last day here on Dec. 7. […]
Ortonville- With a failing state economy and many area families struggling to put food on the table, the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is more crucial than ever. OCEF Treasurer Margaret Lee knows the importance of keeping the food pantry going. What she doesn’t know yet is how to do that while the food supply of […]
Brandon Twp.- The magic of ‘Peter Pan? arrives on stage at 7 p.m. on Nov. 9-10 at the Brandon High School Performing Arts Center, 1025Q S. Ortonville Road. The boy who will not grow up is part of a 27-member cast that includes characters Wendy, John and Michael Darling, Captain Hook and sidekick Smee, the […]
Brandon Twp.- A local group that has been lobbying for stricter wetlands ordinances will probably not get their wish for expanded regulations. Defending Our Natural Treasures (DONT) was formed this summer from several smaller groups concerned about recent plans for development in the township near M-15, including a proposed 144-unit apartment complex north of Solleys […]
Brandon Twp.- The STARS are aligning. The STARS (Student Tutoring and Reading Sessions) program is moving to the Clarkston Lakes Clubhouse, starting Monday, Nov. 5 and will now meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m., rather than Tuesdays and Thursdays. The free program, for children in grades K-4 who live in the Sashabaw Meadows and […]
Ortonville- Wondering what exactly is growing next to the Old Town Hall at the corner of Mill and Church streets? It’s not weeds. Well, not the kind you pull out, anyway. They are native plants and part of the Heritage Garden planted in spring, at which time pavers were also laid to create walkways and […]
Above, R.J. Isbell (far left) and Gino Toreli (far right) escort Judy and Glenn Miracle on to the Brandon High School football field on Oct. 19 for a ceremony honoring their son, Pfc. Joseph A. Miracle. Joe Miracle, a 2003 BHS graduate and captain of the 2002 varsity football team, died on July 5 of […]
Ortonville- Village Clerk/Treasurer Mary Clark is on paid administrative leave pending results of an audit, likely to be revealed this week. ‘We placed her on leave because of some accounting questions that need to be researched and resolved,? said Village Council President Ken Quisenberry. ‘There is no missing money that we know of. Poor and […]