Brandon Twp.- There are no bad dogs, just bad owners. This common sentiment was echoed by Oakland County Sheriff’s Sgt. Pete Burkett last week after a report of an aggressive pit bull on the loose in a local neighborhood. ‘It’s a problem with the owners,? Burkett said. ‘They can make dogs vicious or friendly… It’s […]
Ortonville- The village council has unanimously accepted the recommendation that David Kwapis be promoted to Brandon fire chief. The Fire Board Authority will now take their recommendation to the Brandon Township Board of Trustees. Pending the board’s approval and the retirement of current Fire Chief Bob McArthur, Kwapis will helm the Brandon Fire Department. ‘I […]
A 48-year-old Orion Township man has been arraigned on charges after driving drunk in Brandon Township. Randall Allen Rabdeau was arraigned Aug. 21 in 52-2 District Court on a charge of operating while intoxicated, third offense, as well as driving while license suspended, second or subsequent offense. His bond was set at $15,000 or 10 […]
Ortonville- Skateboarders, your time has come. The village council unanimously approved at their Aug. 25 meeting a skateboard competition to be held at the Village Skate Park. The competition will be from 1 p.m.-6 p.m., Sept. 13 at the park located at the corner of Ball and Cedar streets near the baseball diamonds. The event […]
Brandon Twp.- One vote. That was the difference in the number of votes cast Aug. 5 for Treasurer Linda Owen and a recount of voters? ballots performed Aug. 28 at Fire Station #2 on Sashabaw Road. Owen had requested the recount after she lost in the primary election to challenger Tyrone Beltramo by 25 votes. […]
A Brandon High School graduate will soon join the ranks of women who have graced the pages of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition. Chelsey Buhler, 20, will travel to New York on Sept. 23 to pose in a photo shoot for the famed publication, expected on newsstands in February. The 2006 BHS graduate is a member […]
Brandon Twp.- Five is the final number of candidates running for two seats on the Brandon School Board. The candidates who will be on the November ballot, vying for two available 4-year terms are: Debra Brady, 50, who has volunteered with the All Sports Brandon Boosters for more than 10 years, helping raise more than […]
It ain’t over til it’s over. The results of the primary election were officially certified by the Oakland County Board of Canvassers this week, but a recount of one Brandon Township race is forthcoming. Additionally, write-in campaigns in the November general election are still possible. The board of canvassers confirmed the election results Tuesday. On […]
Brandon Twp.- Alan Blackburn is building a legacy. Blackburn is only 17, but he looks forward to a time far in the future when he can bring his children to the park at Oakwood and Hadley roads and show them what he helped construct. The township community park, which opened in May, is fairly barren […]
Brandon Twp.- Courtney Jenko snapped more than 5,000 photographs during a six-week stay in Africa, but it still wasn’t enough. ‘I took my camera and thought I could capture Africa, but you can’t,? said the 21-year-old member of Seymour Lake United Methodist Church. ‘You have to go and experience it.? The senior at Rochester College […]