Ortonville- Storms came before and after CreekFest 2008, but none spoiled the annual event, which went off without a hitch last Saturday. ‘I thought it went really well,? said DDA Executive Director Molly LaLone. The Downtown Development Authority sponsored the affair, the purpose of which is to educate the public about the presence of waterways […]
Richard Tye was having a party at his house on Sherman Court around 5 p.m. on Sunday when his wife yelled for the nine kids that were in their pool to get out. Tye and his son, Chris, watched as black clouds rolled in. ‘Trees were spinning and the clouds were swirling,? said Chris. ‘We […]
Brandon Twp.- Controversy and protests over China’s human rights policies have made headlines recently as the country prepares to host the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Some have even called for a boycott of the games. But Roger McCarville, who campaigns for the rights of the disabled and will travel to Beijing to broadcast the Paralympic […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Groveland Twp.- Art Guimond never gave much thought to being a father as a young man. He and his wife, Janice, were married for 13 years without children. Now, at 58, he has six children, ranging in age from 19 to 11. Guimond was 40 and a teacher and Janice […]
Ortonville- The Village Skate Park will remain open. Despite recent news that a grant to fix problems at the park has been denied, the village council heard good news at their Monday meeting. Bob Roerink, recently hired to monitor the Skate Park from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and noon-8 p.m. on Saturdays, said he has not […]
An Ortonville man will serve a year in jail after fleeing from a Brandon deputy during an attempted traffic stop in January. Martin Lee Bruner, 42, was sentenced June 9 to 365 days in jail, with credit for 132 days served, on charges of fleeing and eluding third degree and driving while license suspended, second […]
Brandon Twp.- During the first four months of this year, police in the township received fewer calls for service than the same time period last year; however, major crimes, including burglaries and larcenies, have increased. ‘It’s significant that major calls have gone up even though service calls are down,? said Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. […]
Ortonville- Beet, Beats & Eats kicks off its third season June 13 and Market Manager Debbie Baker is inviting everyone to Crossman Park to join the party. ‘It is still an awesome place to be on Friday nights,? Baker said. ‘Most people think its a great event and great place to be. Come down and […]
Brandon Twp.- Deputies responding to Brandon High School on June 2 found a nude man in a vehicle with an assortment of items, including a large amount of candy. According to police reports, deputies were responding to a panic alarm at about 11:30 p.m. at the high school, located at 1025 S. Ortonville Road. Upon […]
Ortonville- A village resident is facing a possible larceny charge after allegedly stealing natural gas from a neighbor to heat his apartment. According to police reports, the suspect’s neighbor noticed an unusual increase in her Consumers Energy bill in February. She called the company, who sent a service technician out to her apartment on James […]