Onyx, an 8-year-old rottweiler, lived on bread alone with his first owner, who fed the dog hamburger buns and hot dog buns. “I don’t know what the situation was, but the owner asked my son if he wanted him, or he was going to take him to the pound,” said Cathy, a village resident who […]
The board of education received just one application for appointment to the seat vacated by Rob Privette last month. Kim Kulaga, 36, is the sole candidate to complete the term ending Dec. 31, 2013. The board interviewed her at a special meeting Oct. 10. Kulaga, a 1993 Brandon High School graduate, moved to Groveland Township […]
The day after the Detroit Tigers triumphed over the New York Yankees in a nail biter, I walked into the gas station and picked up copies of the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News, both of which had front page coverage of the Tigers. The woman in front of me in line turned and […]
Bill and Barb Middleton served as members of the Oakland County Farm Bureau for 80 years, collectively? Bill for 50 years and Barb for the past 30. The couple, married 36 years, and owners of the Middleton Berry Farm, were recently honored with a distinguished service award for their contributions to the agricultural community in […]
The first increase in students recorded in many years here can be directly attributed to students who reside elsewhere. Brandon’s student count Oct. 5 revealed an increase of five students. This marks the end to a 5-year streak of decline in enrollment. However, the slide in resident enrollment continues for the sixth straight year. The […]
Brandon Twp.- The goal is in sight. In 2008, after years of planning, the Brandon Township Community Park will become a reality. The final countdown is on for the park, located at Oakwood and Hadley roads. Parks and Recreation Director Fred Waybrant said park ordinances will be reviewed at the Jan. 7 meeting of the […]
Brandon Twp.- Just as any parent might be, Elizabeth Wildemaan is excited and proud that her child is learning to read. But unlike many other parents, the ability of her son to read brings Wildemaan hope’hope that one day she may be able to communicate with and understand him. Her son, Corbin, 9, is severely […]
A 33-year-old Davison man has been arraigned on a felony charge after stealing a woman’s purse at a local establishment. Dennis Wayne Ball was arraigned Dec. 17 at 52-2 District Court on the charge of larceny in a building. According to police reports, Brandon deputies were dispatched to Bullfrogs, 2225 Ortonville Road, after employees detained […]
A 24-year-old Detroit woman was arraigned Dec. 14 on multiple charges after an altercation with Brandon deputies. Jenea Nickoli Manley was arraigned at 52-2 District Court on one charge of police officer assault/resisting and obstructing a police officer; a charge of operating license forgery/alteration/false identification; and operating while license suspended, revoked or denied. According to […]
Brandon Twp.- Carrin Weirauch is promoting a back to basics approach with her new business, Down to Earth Toys. The online store, www.downtoearthtoys.com, features wooden, natural, and educational toys and went live in November. The store opens at a time when toy recalls are rampant because of lead paint found in toys made in China. […]