By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance, in partnership with Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and Brandon Schools, is hosting a family education workshop on internet safety, with speaker detective John Elges. “You never know who you’re talking to on the other end. A lot of the time, the person you think you’re talking […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Christmas Community Toy Store is gearing up for Christmas and seeking some help from area elves. The local toy drive kicks off this week with boxes for gifts around area businesses. “Around 180 children, and around 70 families,” said Linda Mizejewski, president of CCTS. “Parents get to shop, […]
DeCOVICH, PEARL MARY of Ortonville, formerly of Waterford; died November 11, 2019. She was 94. She was born on March 28, 925 in Hull, Yorkshire England. She married Joseph, E. DeCovich on May 18, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan. Joe and Pearl met in Nottingham, England while Joe was serving as a glider pilot in the […]
FOGUTH, Marvin George; of Waterford; unexpectedly passed away Nov. 11, 2019; age 86; preceded in death by his wife of 44 yrs., Alice; father of Jennifer (Jeff) McLanson; grandpa of Justin, Jordan (Amy), Jessica & Jamie. He was the youngest of a large family. Marv served in the U.S. Navy and retired from General Motors. […]
SCHWAR, Frederick C.; of Ortonville, Michigan; formerly of New York; passed away November 9, 2019; age 76; husband of Michele “Mickey” for 47 years; father of Joe (Silvia) Schwar & Bill Schwar; grandpa of Zara; brother of Bob (Joanne) Schwar; brother in law of Richard (Irene) Mrazek and the late Rene (Brian) Morrissette; preceded in […]
Morgan, George Francis Jr. of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Ortonville; passed away November 6, 2019; age 89. Loving husband of Beverly for 69 years. Beloved father of Russell “Rusty” (Karla) Morgan. Preceded in death by his parents Alice and George F. Morgan Sr. and seven siblings. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. George retired […]
Front from left, Dennis Hoffman, Vietnam era; Dane Guisbert, WWII; John Wudarcki, Korea; Don Kengerski, Korea. Second row from left, Ron Allen, Vietnam; Loyd Case, Vietnam; Jerry Harrell, Vietnam era; Earl Richardson, Vietnam. Third row from left, Carl Jeffrey, Vietnam era; Ed Gromek, Vietnam; Clifford Filhart, Egypt; Robert Huggins, Vietnam; Duane Getzmeyer, Vietnam; James Bronson, […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A Macomb County man has been found guilty of premeditated murder in the first degree and murder of a police officer following a trial and jury deliberation. Christopher Berak, 24, was found guilty on Nov. 1 of killing Oakland County Sheriff Deputy Eric Overall, a deputy with the Brandon Substation, […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Henry Ford is known for his innovation and design of his cars, but he couldn’t do it alone. At 7 p.m., Nov. 12 the Brandon Township Public Library will host Alan Naldrett, an author who wrote a biography of C. Harold Wills, who was Henry Ford’s right-hand man for years, […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- November has arrived and as many look forward to the holidays, Ortonville Community Emergency Fund seeks help to make Thanksgiving a more joyous celebration for those in need in this community. The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund will assist families this holiday season and is currently accepting sign-ups from […]