Ortonville – In September of 1944 Dane Guibert was an 18 year Cass City high school graduate, on a ship headed for the Philippine Islands. ‘Naturally I was scared,? said Guibert. ‘It was my first time away from home and I had no idea what I was going to.? Fresh out of high school, the […]
Brandon Twp – Brandon Township denied John Hagar, owner of Bullfrog’s Restaurant, recent request for another license in his name. The liquor license Hagar was asking for currently belongs to David Watts, Inc, Brandon’s Landing. On May 19, the township board motioned to deny the request for a license transfer, because neither Hagar nor David […]
Ortonville – During the summer of 2002, the West Nile Virus claimed 20 lives with more than 200 confirmed cases, numbers that have local officials alarmed. To combat the virus, village and township officials have taken a proactive approach to prevent further spread. Using funds allocated by Oakland County, the village contracted State Department of […]
Brandon Twp-Ten acres on M-15 is sited for a strip mall, or truck dealership, if rezoning is approved by the township board. On Monday, June 16 the Brandon Township board considered a recommendation by the Planning Commission to rezone a 10 acre parcel on M-15 from the existing Technical Industrial, Office (TIO) zoning to General […]
Ortonville – It may be the tale of Mr. Limpet exploring the deep blue sea, or chickens on the run, animated toys, or incorporated monsters showing at the drive-in style Ortonville Night at the Movies, on July 25. While the choice of movie to be shown has not yet been secured, Ortonville Night at the […]
A unanimous council vote on Monday, June 9, placed Gina Joy Roemer, of Ortonville in the council seat vacated last month by Carrie Fenton. In a letter of intent to the council Roemer said she would be honored to join the council’s efforts and experience in serving the community. Roemer is a five year village […]
Brandon Twp – On Friday, June 6, John Hagar, owner of Bullfrogs Restaurant issued a statement that the seasonal weekly Cruise Night car show is temporarily suspended. The statement from Hagar’s attorney Gene Farber said Hagar will temporarily suspend the Monday night car show that he held last summer. ‘Hagar said that complaints had been […]
Brandon Twp – His life’s plan changed but the dad in him remained the same. Eighteen months ago, Brandon resident Scott Johanning’s family life irrevocably changed when his wife of 17 years passed away. Karen’s untimely death left Johanning the single parent of two young girls, Alayna, 11, and Mikayla, 8. ‘Prioritizing,? said Johanning. ‘I […]
Brandon Twp – Due to an increased number of thefts from vehicles and homes in the Clarkston Lakes and Sashabaw Meadows mobile home communities, the Brandon Substation has increased enforcement of curfew violations. A fact sheet from the Oakland County Sheriff Brandon Substation said several of the break-ins occur during the afternoon, while home owners […]
Brandon Twp – After more than four years of being a liability to the township, 46 Cedar is back on the tax rolls. On Monday, June 16, the township board accepted a bid to purchase the Cedar Street home, in the amount of $70,126. Ortonville resident Dennis E. Francis presented the highest bid, out of […]