Judge considers motion to dismiss in lawsuit

U.S. District Court Judge Sean Cox will issue a written opinion regarding a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by former Brandon Schools employee June Wuopio against the school district. Cox asked very few questions during a July 9 hearing on the matter, said Sarah Prescott, an attorney for plaintiff Wuopio. Prescott expects a decision […]

Caribbean Sunset Tanning & Boutique

Brandon Twp.- The Martin family specializes in year-round sunshine. Doug and Debbie Martin, along with their daughter, Jennifer Martin-Granlund, are the new owners of Caribbean Sunset Tanning & Boutique, 950 S. Ortonville Road. The Martins purchased the business, formerly The Beach House, on June 30. They also own Hometown Pool, Spa & Patio, next door. […]

Land use grant sought for township, school

The township board will apply for a $32,000 land study grant for approximately 75 acres located just south of Brandon High School. The board approved moving forward with the grant application during their Monday night meeting. Township resident Lois Robbins has done much of the work on the grant application, which will be submitted to […]

Murder trial begins for Michael King

Jury selection for the trial of Michael Lee King, the 1990 Brandon High School graduate charged with the murder of a Florida woman, will begin on Aug. 17 in Sarasota County Circuit Court. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. ‘I expect the case to take about three weeks,? said Lon Arend, assistant state attorney in […]

Missing Brandon Township man may be in Tawas City area

By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Police are seeking the help of the community in locating a Brandon Township man. Timothy Robert Burch, 54, disappeared sometime between June 24 and July 2 from his home in the 1800 block of Lake Pointe, his wife told deputies when she filed the missing person report on July 6. […]

Organic:’natures way of growth?

Groveland Twp.- Organic fruits and vegetables appear to be gaining in popularity as they find a larger niche in supermarkets. They are also being grown locally. Gina Muzzarelli loves gardening and adheres to the organic way of doing it. The 49-year-old township resident grew up with gardening and never used fertilizers. To her, organic gardening […]

Hit and run drivers sought in two accidents

Brandon Twp.- Police are seeking anyone with information on two separate hit and run accidents occurring within days of each other last week. According to crash reports, at about 12:30 a.m. on July 4, a Saturn Vue was westbound on Seymour Lake Road slowing to turn left before Ramsey Road when it was struck by […]

Man arraigned on OWI, with occupants under 16

A Farmington Hills man who was driving drunk on July 4 in Brandon Township with his young children in the car has been arraigned on charges. Vernon Eugene Baggett, 38, was arraigned July 6 by 52-2 District Court Magistrate Raguso on a charge of operating while intoxicated, occupants under 16, as well as a charge […]

Arrest made after third domestic violence offense

An Ortonville man remains in jail on his third domestic violence offense. Arthur Kenneth Bergeron, 41, was arraigned on the charge by Magistrate Marie Soma on July 4 and has a $10,000 cash bond. According to police reports, at about 12:52 a.m., July 4, deputies responded to Village Court for family trouble. The complainant, the […]

Parks, museums part of free summer fun library card

If you have a library card, then you have a free pass to fun outside of the library. Two programs sponsored in part by the Library of Michigan allow residents with library cards access to many state parks and museums for free. Through Sept. 25, take advantage of ‘Park & Read? by obtaining a certificate […]