Groveland Twp.-Jim Bradford and Mark Austin claim their blood runs ‘green.? On Saturday the area pair will represent their devotion to ‘John Deere green? as members of the local Yesteryear Farm Tractor Club, joining more than 200 other tractor clubs from Michigan, Ohio and Indiana for the first annual Mackinac Bridge Antique Tractor Crossing. The […]
Groveland Twp.- The embers have cooled and a charred skeleton of a livestock barn still stands? remnants of the historic 130-year-old Scramlin family barn destroyed by fire on Aug. 25. While the cleanup is ongoing, the cause of the blaze is still a mystery. Fire departments from Brandon, Holly Village, Groveland and Springfield townships, along […]
Within a year, 2004 Brandon High School graduate Nicole Flood has learned to love fresh crawfish, survived the wrath of a hurricane, and helped numerous displaced families rebuild homes. The accomplishments are all part of Flood’s post-college plan, which happens to include some rather unique cultural and regional challenges. ‘I got a real introduction to […]
Despite a battle at the end, the Brandon Blackhawks swim team dropped their season opener versus Lapeer High School on Tuesday night, 94-92. Second-year Blackhawks Coach Amy Zeno said the team is ready to build on the first meet of the year. ‘We lost plenty of good seniors last year,? said Zeno. ‘It’s going to […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Two 16-year-old high school juniors claimed boredom prompted a month-long graffiti spree that included spray painting village signs, school property and several local businesses. Genesee County Sheriff Sgt. Joe Parks said the vandals were arrested on Aug. 25 at their homes after tips from the community and a story in The […]
Brandon Twp.- Oakland County fire officials are saying a township house blaze was intentionally set after an investigation with an arson detection dog uncovered accelerant at the scene. Brandon Fire Department, along with Independence and Oxford townships, responded to the house fire at 6:53 a.m., Aug. 28 at 3875 Melanie Ct. When firefighters arrived, flames […]
Ortonville-The days of the village fountain may be dried up. A plan to remove the fountain in the village square and replace the decade-old downtown landmark with a gazebo is currently under consideration by the Downtown Development Authority. The DDA had recently eyed a plan to install an underground water supply to the existing fountain […]
Brandon Twp.- Harrison Hoe keeps on digging into the area market. ‘The community needs to know that we’re expanding to a larger facility,? said Brian Harrison, owner of Harrison Hoe, Inc. 1358 Ortonville Road. ‘Even with the struggles in the economy right now, we’re having a fantastic year.? Founded in 1980 with a backhoe, five-yard […]
Groveland Twp.-In less than an hour, 130 years of township history was gone. At about 4 p.m. Monday, fire departments from Brandon, Holly Village, Groveland, and Springfield townships, along with the North Oakland County Fire Authority responded to a barn fire at 3694 Jossman Road. Township Fire Chief Steve McGee said when firefighters arrived, the […]
Brandon Twp.- A permanent memorial to honor 2003 Brandon graduate Pfc. Joseph A. Miracle, who was killed in military action July 5, 2007, will be dedicated before the Sept. 12 Blackhawk football game. The event will take place at 6:45 p.m., just prior to kickoff and will feature color guard. Following a recommendation from the […]