Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville kick-off meeting

Ortonville- It’s almost time again to celebrate, remember, and fight back with the second annual Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville. A kick-off meeting for this year’s event will be from 7 p.m.-8 p.m., March 26, at the Old Town Hall, 486 Mill St. Community residents are invited to attend, enjoy dinner and refreshments and learn […]

‘The No-Frills Revue?

Atlas Twp.- A little bit of everything? that is what audiences will see and hear in ‘The No-Frills Revue,? set to take the stage at 7 p.m., April 2-4 and 2:30 p.m., April 5 at the Raymond C. Green Center for the Performing Arts, 8029 S. Gale Road. The musical parodies famous musicals including ‘Annie,? […]

Brandon man arraigned on cocaine charge

A 25-year-old Brandon Township man seen snorting drugs in the parking lot of a local gas station recently is facing a possession of cocaine charge, less than 25 grams. Ryan Hobbs was arraigned on the charge on March 10 in front of 52-2 District Court Judge Kelley Kostin. According to police reports, at about 3 […]

Local charged in township criminal sexual conduct case

A 21-year-old Brandon Township man is facing criminal sexual conduct charges after a woman said he attempted to rape her. Joshua Hunter Cain was arraigned March 12 on two counts of criminal sexual conduct, fourth degree in front of 52-2 District Court Judge Kelley Kostin. He was released on $5,000 bond, cash surety, 10 percent. […]

School liaison officer appointed for Brandon

Brandon Twp.- Ken Alderman is looking forward to helping keep kids out of trouble as the new school liaison officer. Alderman, a deputy in the township for about the past four years, and employed by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office for the past 22 years, is officially the new school liaison effective March 14. ‘I’m […]

Village seeks DPW employees, despite local Teamsters appeal

Ortonville- Help wanted. Village officials are looking to hire two full-time laborers for the Department of Public Works to replace the two they fired about six weeks ago. ‘We didn’t advertise right away, because we needed to get things squared away and see who we needed and that sort of thing,? said Village Manager Ed […]

Back-to-Back

CC Weber describes it as probably the most intense moment of her life. The Goodrich varsity wrestling team was up by just one point, 27-26, going into the last match of their semi-final against Saginaw Swan Valley at the state championship last weekend at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. Weber, competing in the 103 weight […]

Down to Earth Toys, lands state business award

Brandon Twp.- Carrin Weirauch is a ray of hope for wannabe entrepreneurs in a dark economy. The owner of Down to Earth Toys has been named ‘Home-based business champion of the year for the State of Michigan? by the U.S. Small Business Administration and is finding tremendous success a little more than a year after […]

Ortonville Skate Park opening on hold

Ortonville- Hold on to your skateboards, the skate park isn’t open yet. A Village Skate Park ordinance says the park opens March 1, weather permitting; however the park will remain closed until further notice, even if the weather is nice. Any skateboarders entering the locked park will be deemed trespassing. During the village council meeting […]

BFIS start time changes on hold’meeting set

Brandon Twp.- Not so fast. Public outcry against a proposed change to the starting and ending times of school days at Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School has prompted school officials to call a meeting regarding the matter. Superintendent Lorrie McMahon and BFIS Principal Jeff Beane will take public input at 6 p.m., March 25, in the […]