By Susan Bromley Staff Writer A ‘Silver Tsunami? will sweep over Oakland County soon. This natural phenomenon is predicted as the baby boom generation comes of age. The Oakland County Senior Advisory Council met May 3 and presented a year-long data study examining the social, economic, and quality of life impact that the wave of […]
Ortonville- The village council is seeking a less costly option to removing the traffic light that has operated at Mill and South streets for more than a quarter of a century. During their April 26 meeting, councilmembers discussed a proposal received from the Road Commission for Oakland County for removal of the existing signal. RCOC […]
Ortonville- Village officials are moving forward with plans to have the home located at 21 Church St. demolished. ‘Our attorney has indicated that it’s OK to proceed as soon as we get the asbestos abated and the gas lines removed,? said Interim Village Manager Larry Brown. ‘Hopefully it will be done by late spring.? The […]
Brandon Twp.- In a week, more than 200 volunteers will clean about 48 yards, wash windows and do light chores for senior citizens and disabled adults in the township. Jeannie McCreery, who has organized the annual effort now known as ‘Teens and Seniors, Rocking and Raking,? is amazed at how many want to help and […]
Groveland Twp.- Tiffany Topie knew something was wrong. Her son Geno was just 5-weeks-old and couldn’t keep food down. The baby was spitting up, vomiting and even went a week without eating. Doctors told her and husband Matt it was acid reflux. They prescribed several different medications for the Topies? son and recommended a formula […]
Brandon Twp.- The teen years are often looked upon by both parents and children as a trial to get through, but Lynne Kishel Huff promotes it as a time to celebrate in her new book. The township resident draws on 16 years experience as a youth minister, including an 11-year stint at St. Anne Catholic […]
Brandon Twp.- Parents are willing to pay for their kids to play. This finding from a survey sent home with students last week will result in the athletic committee recommending that the school board approve an increase in pay-to-participate athletic fees from the current $150 to $200 annually. Superintendent Lorrie McMahon said during the athletic […]
More charges have been brought against a former township man accused of sexually abusing the mentally incapacitated man entrusted to his care. Duane Emery Kuerbitz, 49, was originally charged with one count of criminal sexual conduct first degree and one charge of criminal sexual conduct third degree in the case. However, during a preliminary examination […]
Brandon Twp.- Pay to participate has been a phrase associated with the fees student athletes have incurred for several years. Soon, pay to participate could also expand beyond sports to include any extra-curricular activity, including yearbook, student council, band competitions, and the school play and musical. ‘Pay to participate is being discussed for all student […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Just in time for Earth Day, Brandon Middle School has been named a ‘Green School.? On April 28, the middle school will be officially recognized by Oakland Schools through the Michigan Green School program. The school has received the highest rating of green in the program? an ‘evergreen? […]