Ortonville- CreekFest has gone from nearly being cancelled two years ago to an event that is experiencing a rebirth. CreekFest began as an educational half-day event 11 years ago, focusing on the importance of water quality and the care of local waterways including Kearsley Creek. While the event still features educational exhibits, a carnival was […]
Brandon Twp.- Small but mighty. This will describe the 7th annual Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville, a 24-hour signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society, set to begin at 10 a.m., June 14 and end at 10 a.m., June 15, at the Varsity Drive track located near Harvey Swanson Elementary, 109 Varsity Drive in […]
Brandon Twp.- With about a month to go before Independence Day, several residents have started their celebrations early, prompting complaints from many more. ‘We’ve had numerous complaints for fireworks out of season, all different times of the day and night, mostly evening and even as late as midnight, and 1 or 2 a.m.,? said Oakland […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Due to resurfacing of M-15 as well as a higher number of traffic accidents this year, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office will be increasing patrols of the busy road. OCSO Sgt. Greg Glover said there has been 117 traffic accidents so far this year across the township, and 24 within […]
Ortonville- The Downtown Development Authority and Main Street program have faced challenges, particularly with a poor economy the last several years and operation in a small community, but the council showed support of the organization through both their words and actions at their May 27 meeting. The council adopted by a 6-0 vote a resolution […]
Ortonville- The Old Mill is getting a facelift. Planned repairs and painting of the Old Mill’s exterior began on Tuesday with pressure washing of the historic building. The project is expected to take about two weeks The exterior finish of the museum and historic landmark is currently marred by cracked and peeling paint that will […]
Brandon Twp.- Guns and alcohol don’t mix. A 61-year-old township man shot himself in the leg about 6 p.m., May 20, while cleaning his gun and drinking. According to police reports, Brandon deputies responded to the man’s home in the 3600 block of Pinoak in the Sashabaw Meadows Mobile Home Park after the man called […]
Early in their marriage, Curt and Christy Demoff learned they could never have biological children. With that knowledge, Curt says they faced two choices. ‘You either get bitter, or you get better.? They chose the latter. The 44-year-old Brandon Township residents, who recently celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary, made their family through foster care and […]
Brandon Twp.- Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Greg Glover is temporarily filling in as substation commander here in the township. The 1985 Brandon High School graduate is a seasoned veteran of OCSO, with the department for the past 25 years. He is stepping in for Sgt. Pete Burkett, who is on medical leave. Glover anticipates […]
Ortonville- Julie Knight is the new village clerk. The village council approved 6-0 the appointment of Knight, who will be a part-time employee replacing Heidi Barckholtz. Knight, 24, graduated from Oakland University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in writing and rhetoric, and a minor in graphic design. For the past 18 months, she has […]