Township website crashed

Brandon Twp.- The township’s website has been shut down after it was infected by an angler exploit kit, used by cyber criminals. Oakland County government employees, which runs the township’s email system, discovered the tampering last week and blocked the township’s website. ‘It was actively infecting clients connecting to our site,? said Supervisor Kathy Thurman. […]

Coming soon: Property maintenance, waste hauler ordinances in Brandon

Brandon Twp.- The township has never had ordinances specifically governing property maintenance, nor waste haulers. Later this year, there may be both, with benefits to residents of recycling options, as well as a remedy to unsightly homes and falling property values. At a Feb. 8 special meeting, Building Director Bill Dinnan was present to discuss […]

Golfers open season with back-to-back wins

The Varsity Wildcat Golf team started the season on the right foot after winning their first two matches over Lutheran High North and Clio. Oxford opened with a 166-170 victory against Lutheran High North on Tuesday, April 13. ‘We have some good matches with them and this was no exception,? said Varsity Head Coach Terry […]

Sluggers dominate Clio

It took the Wildcats the entire year to earn three victories in the Flint Metro League. Now two games into the FML season, they are two-third’s of the way to matching their league win total from last year after sweeping Clio in a doubleheader on Monday, April 19. In game one, the Wildcats got a […]

News in weather, weight fill the airwaves

This is from the Jim’s Jottings archives. First publilshed on Feb. 9, 2011. The same day the news media was filled with snowfall warnings, our government issued warnings on ‘changes we should make right now!? I guarantee the snow warnings were heeded quicker and with more action than the ‘changes.? We were promised a foot […]

Pink slips for 50 teachers

Newly appointed Trustee Elizabeth Egan’s first action on Clarkston Board of Education was to break a 3-3 tie, promoting two administrators and sending lay-off notices to 50 teachers. Brief discussion focused on the process leading to promoting Clarkston Junior High School Principal Shawn Ryan to deputy superintendent, and Communications Director Anita Banach to human resources […]

Roberts defends district

Clarkston schools superintendent had a warning for those questioning district finances. ‘I can tell you that if I am maligned in the paper again I will seek legal council in terms of libel,? said Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts, responding to Independence Township resident Dawn Schaller at the April 19 school board meeting. ‘Please do not […]

How to woo the gals on Valentine’s Day

Ah, February. Groundhogs, ice, snow and hearts of red, Valentine’s Day. To all, tell the ones you love that you love them. And, if you really want to spice up your Valentine’s conversations, here are some topics to discuss. Romantic Interludes Out-of-DoorsIt is the middle of February, but you and your loved one can still […]

Winter Fest brought ‘poopy? competition

By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor It’s hard to say what was more exciting at the 2016 Outhouse Races, the gregarious announcer introducing each team, or the actual race itself. Urassis Dragon a Potty took first place with a two-run total time of 76.13 as runners Micah Collier and Ryan Satko pulled Alicia Flynn down Broadway […]

Rummage, bake sale to benefit senior complex

Hope Senior Apartments is having its Fifth Annual Rummage and Bake Sale on Thursday, April 22 and Friday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sale items typically include jewelry, glassware, furniture, household items and holiday decor, which, according to Alayne Willams, Hope Senior Apartment’s Manager, residents sort and display. Hope Senior Apartments is […]