Brandon Twp.- This community has a pantry to feed the hungry and a seasonal toy store stocked with donated gifts for children at Christmas. Now there is a closet to provide clothes for those in need, too. The Brandon Clothing Closet has opened at the Brandon Education Center, formerly Belle Ann Elementary. More than 200 […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Get the scoop on how to maintain your water well and septic system on Monday night during a program at the library. The Oakland County Health Division will present ‘Maintaining your private well and septic system,? at 7 p.m., Nov. 4, at the library, 304 South St. ‘The […]
Brandon Twp.-In response to a world increasingly focused on science and technology, the school district is expanding learning opportunities in this area of study for younger children. The Truck Town Thunder Youth Robotics Program began accepting students as young as second grade this year and now has 24 teams, with about 200 students overall, spread […]
Brandon Twp.- Ed Albertson has been recognized as having the ‘Heart of a Champion.? A resident of the township for 28 years, Albertson received the honor Oct. 17 in Lansing at the Michigan Library Association’s annual conference. He is only the second recipient of the award, established in 2012 to recognize a library supporter who […]
Brandon Twp.- Lorrie McMahon will be stepping down as the superintendent of the Brandon School District at the end of this school year. The school board accepted McMahon’s resignation at their Oct. 21 meeting. ‘It’s been an honor working with you, you’ve done a really good job considering,? said School Board President Kevin McClellan. ‘You’ve […]
Joe Constable has an extra special role in a popular cable tv show airing Sunday, but it’s doubtful anyone will recognize him. The 1996 Brandon High School graduate is one of the primary zombies on “The Walking Dead,” scheduled to air at 9 p.m., Oct. 27, on AMC. Constable portrays a zombie that has been […]
What does it take to survive a 40-foot fall from a tree stand? Factors may include youth, good basic health, a strong will to live, family support, and luck. Whatever the answer, Jeremy Shellnut had what it takes, and then some. The 41-year-old suffered a collapsed lung, broken ribs, a fractured pelvis and severe head […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ortonville- Every Halloween, hundreds of trick-or-treaters descend on the village seeking candy. This year, the holiday will be extra special, with events, thrills, and amenties added for not only young goblins, but also for teens and parents. ‘This will be the greatest Halloween in the Village ever, until next year […]
Brandon Twp.- Neighbors of Charles Patrick Leppan in the Clarkston Lakes Mobile Home Park expressed disbelief on Tuesday morning that an accused murderer had been living among them. ‘Are you (expletive) kidding me?? asked a woman who resides on Cherry, upon being informed her neighbor had been arrested for murder. ‘My kids play with their […]
Bot is a 10-week-old black kitten with one eye, looking for a home and people to love her. The kitten will be available for adoption this weekend, as well as many other animals, at Pet Supplies ‘Plus,? 22 N. Ortonville Road as the store celebrates National Pet Adoption Month. Bot had to have surgery to […]