Goodrich- The community is in mourning following the death of a middle school student described by his teacher as being a sweet, kind, polite young man. Cayn Nance, 11, of Burton, died in a traffic accident at about 5 p.m. on Oct. 20 near the intersection of M-15 and Kipp Roads. Preliminary investigations by the […]
Pontiac- Oakland County Clerk Ruth Johnson has received 10 recall petitions thus far in 2006, from five different municipalities. She may be receiving number 11 this week, the fourth seeking approval of petition language to recall Ortonville Village Council President Sue Bess, after three failed attempts by village resident Jane Derry. The Oakland County Election […]
Brandon Twp.- The students in Cathy Ciesielski’s British literature class loved ‘Pygmalion? so much they told her she should do it as the fall play. ‘I told them, ‘You’re right,?? says the Brandon High School English Department Chairwoman and fall play director. ‘They loved the humor and wit.? Ciesielski is directing 18 cast members in […]
Brandon Twp.- On Oct. 20, Brandon deputies were dispatched to the area of Dogwood Boulevard and Wildwood Loop for three boys fighting. While checking the complaint, the deputies were sent to meet a complainant on Wildwood Loop who said a neighbor’s dog had just bitten him. The deputies observed a quarter-sized spot on the man’s […]
Brandon Twp.- Joe and Karla Dean have spent much of the past year holding their breath? when they watch the news, read the paper, and hear of soldiers killed in Iraq. Perhaps most of all, as the parents of Army Spc. Dylan Dean, they hold their breath when they see a strange car come up […]
Pontiac was the right place at the right time for three Brandon firefighters recently. Sgt./Medic Steve Pappas, Sgt./EMT Mike Atkins and Firefighter/Medic Aaron Cullotty were on their way back to Brandon Township after taking a patient to Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital when they were flagged down by a construction crew around 4:28 p.m., Oct. 10 on […]
Brandon Twp.- The ages of two boys involved in recently shooting at a home is unusual, but not highly unusual, says Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard. The boys, brothers, are 10-and 6-years-old. Brandon deputies were called to a home in the 2800 block of Rock Ridge Lane around 6 p.m., Oct. 11. According to police […]
Since Sept. 11 five years ago, Phyllis Welch has noticed people are generally much more cautious with their money and spending. ‘The economy in this area has affected borrowing habits,? says Welch. ‘People are more cautious about taking on anything new.? Fiscal conservatism is one of many changes she has seen after 29 years of […]
Ortonville- The Oakland County Election Commission will decide on the clarity of new recall petition language against Village Council President Sue Bess after they denied the original recall petition language in a hearing a month ago. Ellen Davis Halsey, director of Oakland County elections, confirmed that on Oct. 10, she received new language calling for […]
Brandon Twp.- It ain’t easy being a Yankees fan in Tigers territory. Just ask George Thomakos. The 49-year-old New York Yankees devotee had to endure not only his beloved team’s defeat by the Detroit Tigers in the American League Division Series, which ended with a Tigers win on Oct. 7, but also jests from his […]