Disorderly conduct at the Village Skate Park is not a unique problem. At least two other area municipalities have also dealt with similar issues, with varying results. The Clio Skate Park has had problems since it opened about five years ago, says Clio Police Chief Jim McLellan. At first, it was liability issues. From a […]
Ortonville- After two weeks of being closed due to complaints about misbehaving kids, the Village Skate Park is open again. For now. The village council voted unanimously to open the park for a two-week trial period at the July 10 council meeting, with a new closing time of 8 p.m. Whether the park stays open […]
Brandon Twp.- The station wagon is a sight to behold. The exterior is rusty and spray painted a variety of colors, including red, green, white, pink, blue and gold with slogans like ‘Dirty South,? ‘Hugs 4 Life,? ‘Ridin 4 Boys,? and ‘I love Mom, Dad, Katie, TJ and Noah.? The glass windows are gone and […]
Ortonville- The relocation of a storm drain should end the money drain on a local business. The village council voted unanimously at their July 10 meeting to reroute an existing storm drain to enable the Village Pub to install a water treatment system and come into compliance with requirements from the Department of Environmental Quality […]
The last thing in the world Yvonne Verschueren wanted to be was a teacher. But that is exactly what she became and after nearly 37 years, the Brandon teacher has retired from the profession with no regrets. When Verschueren began attending Oakland University in the 1960s, she says the career options were few for women, […]
Groveland Twp.- Beth Bakotic began riding horses at K Farms when she was about 10-years-old. Now, 17 years later, she owns it. Bakotic and Brian Lynch bought the facility, which they have renamed Amber Way, on May 16. ‘It was a dream, but I never thought it would happen,? says Bakotic. ‘I never imagined in […]
Ortonville- The sign at the Village Skate Park reads ‘Closed,? but the message was still a bit unclear for two men cited for trespassing in the park on June 29. The incident followed by three days a 5-0 vote by the council to close the park following complaints by neighbors of profanity, noise, drug and […]
Brandon Twp.- Brandon Schudlich was awakened shortly after 6 a.m. July 4 by the barking of his dog. He heard some popping and figured it was fireworks. Just two minutes later, the paid on-call Brandon firefighter’s pager went off. The fire, it turned out, was directly across the street from his home. ‘I got up […]
BRANDON TWP.? Robbie Williams, who inspired many local citizens as years he battled Fanconi Anemia, died of complications from the disease June 24 at the University of Michigan Children’s Hospital at the age of eight.. A number of fundraisers last year enabled Robbie’s family to stay with him in Ohio as he received and recovered […]
Brandon Twp.- Robbie Williams, who inspired many local citizens as he battled Fanconi Anemia, died of complications from the disease June 24 at the University of Michigan Children’s Hospital. He was 8-years-old. A number of fundraisers last year enabled Robbie’s family to stay with him in Ohio as he received and recovered from a bone […]