A deer hunter for the past 10 years, Brandon Township resident Billy Starr says he prefers the balmy October deer archery season over the later November firearm-deer season. ‘The October season is not too cold, the squirrels are active and I see more deer,? said Starr. ‘It’s nothing to see six or seven deer per […]
Brandon Twp.-After canceling flu shots at all outreach health clinics across Oakland county, George Miller, manager for the Oakland County Health division said Thursday some shots will be available for county residents. ‘A limited supply of flu shots will be available,? said Miller. ‘We’ll pass (flu shots) out until they’re gone,? said Miller. On Oct. […]
Groveland Twp.- Ortonville resident Pat Harrison is an artist with unusual media. Harrison, 42, a graphic designer has been carving pumpkins for about 10 years and for the past five years has offered his creations for public display. ‘It’s just a hobby for me,? said Harrison. ‘I do the carving in a creative way, it’s […]
Brandon Twp.- The sweet aroma is a distinctive part of autumn’the aftermath of a process repeated for centuries, utilizing local fruit for a popular taste. Each Thursday morning from about mid-August through December, Dennis Ashton and a crew of workers spend a few hours producing apple cider. Operating a 1930s-era cider press the Ashtons purchased […]
Brandon Twp.-A former Brandon High school in-house detention room employee pleaded no contest to charges of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) on Oct. 11, before Oakland Circuit Judge Nanci J. Grant. He will be sentenced Dec. 14. Jodi Keck, 28, was arrested Feb. 26 in connection with the alleged assault on an 18-year old high school […]
Brandon Twp.- Nine Brandon Middle School students were suspended Sept. 24 following an investigation of an alleged possession of a controlled substance. School officials say at about 2 p.m., Sept. 22, middle school staff were notified a student was in the possession of the prescription drug Ritalin during school hours. Following the report, Brandon Middle […]
Brandon Twp.- After five court cases and six court ordered building extensions spanning about three years township resident John Sloan and the saga of his Lagault home was back in court on Wednesday. Attorneys for Sloan, whose rather dilapidated, partially constructed township home has sparked the ire of neighbors and locals for more than three […]
Ortonville- Village Council member Tom Peters, 53, resigned his council position Oct. 11 due to a conflict with working hours. Peters, 53, was first elected to the council in 2001 filling a two year position. He was re-elected in 2003. Peters moved to Ortonville 30 years ago and served for 27 years as a Brandon […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-The seven schools that comprise the Flint Metro League share many common characteristics from student council exchanges to athletic competition to curriculum development. However the schools don’t share an association with ‘Flint,? as their title indicates. The name issue has at least one group of Brandon students and administrators looking […]
Groveland Township Clerk Pamela Mazich, spent part of Tuesday on the phone with printers requesting addtional absent voters ballots. ‘We were very busy on Monday,? said Mazich. ‘We’re getting anywhere from 15 to 25 voter registrations in the mail. That’s better than what I’ve seen in other years. This is a love-hate election and it’s […]