Ortonville- The cause of a massive fire that destroyed a vacant building in the village remains undetermined. Brandon Fire Chief Dave Kwapis said Wednesday the investigation continues. During the June 25 village council meeting, Village Manager John Lyons said the fire is not expected to be an environmental issue. Village officials are in the process […]
Groveland Twp.- Ann Audet is the caretaker of a family heirloom that is approaching its 100th birthday. Her father-in-law, Eugene Charles Audet, was born on Aug. 14, 1912 and was baptized within 24 hours at the St. Charles de Caplan Catholic Church in Quebec, Canada, wearing a Christening gown made especially for him by his […]
Brandon Twp.- On a recent warm sunny afternoon, Jane Olney walks out to a fenced pasture on her 10-acre property, calling out greetings to four miniature donkeys who are grazing. The donkeys look up at the sound of her voice and all four immediately begin ambling her way. Olney holds no food in her hands, […]
Ortonville- Pat Guziak was sitting at her campsite at about 3 a.m. at the Relay for Life in Westland five years ago when she saw a woman in distress at the 24-hour walk to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Guziak walked up and asked her if she wanted to talk, and soon learned […]
Ortonville- Eight local fire departments responded last week to assist Brandon firefighters in extinguishing one of the largest fires ever in the township. The blaze began at about 1:03 a.m. June 18 and destroyed a building on property the village is in the process of purchasing at 255 Narrin Street. Atlas, Hadley, Groveland, Independence, Springfield, […]
Ortonville- Go, dog, go! The first annual Doggy Olympics to benefit North Oakland Animal Help (NOAH) will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 30, at Crossman Park in the village (located next to the township offices, 395 Mill St.). ‘Originally we were going to have a charity dog show, but being an Olympic […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board unanimously approved during their June 18 meeting a contract with the Teamsters Local #214 bus drivers and mechanics. The move avoided privatization, saved jobs in the community, and drew cheers from several bus drivers in attendance, including union steward Debbie Allen. ‘Debbie, we thank you for working with the board,? […]
Residents of the Brandon School District interested in serving on the school board are invited to an informational session planned for 6:30 p.m., Monday, June 25 at the central district office, 1025 S. Ortonville Road. The school board has three seats up for election this year? two four-year terms currently held by Debbie Schummer and […]
An 18-year-old man who assaulted family members and then barricaded himself from police last weekend has been arraigned on charges. Keyneal Toonay Alexander was arraigned on two counts of domestic assault and one count of resisting and obstructing police on June 16 by Sixth Circuit Court Magistrate Marie Soma. According to police reports, Brandon deputies […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board and Superintendent Lorrie McMahon have agreed to a 25 percent reduction in McMahon’s overall compensation. The reduction, expected to save the district between $30,000 to $34,000 annually, comes from the district not having to contribute to McMahon’s retirement fund and is effective immediately. ‘I can take advantage of state regulations […]