Brandon Schools Superintendent Bart Jenniches is less than pleased with the recent delay in MEAP scores. “It’s a real joke,” said Jenniches. “I’m not sure if the data is correct or not—I don’t know if it’s going to be correct when it’s finally official. We’re on-line with the state department each day trying to sort […]
Ortonville – Part of Mill Street is missing and it’s a good thing. Despite some dust and a detour on Tuesday, Sept. 16, work began on resurfacing about a half mile of village road between M-15 and Church Street. Although some people are skeptical the project will not be done by Septemberfest, the road was […]
Many area trees are becoming a virtual campground for worms. “What you are seeing this time of year are fall webworms,” said Entomologist Howard Russell of Michigan State University. Entomology is the study of insects and insect larvae. The webworm has set up camp and their tents are blooming statewide. In the spring, the silken […]
Ortonville – Ortonville resident Randy Ray Cooper remains free on a $100,000 personal bond. In a second postponement from the 71st A District Court, in Lapeer, Cooper remains free on the bond, that was issued after he was accused of criminal sexual conduct charges. Cooper is facing a possible sentence of 15 years for allegedly […]
Brandon Twp – On Sept. 15, the township board approved a bond resolution in the amount of $400,000 to borrow for the development of Seymour Lake Park. “The public will have a chance to respond, or challenge this after the notice is posted,” said Linda Owen, township treasurer. A public notice of intent to borrow […]
Brandon Twp – Edith Hastings, of Edith’s Pets is glad to get her exotic Sugar Gliders back and hopes the culprit who took them gets punished. While the pets are doing fine, Hastings said she is upset that the little guys disappeared from her store. “These are an exotic pets that are fruit eaters and […]
Event: Blue and White Pep Assembly When: Fri., Sept. 26, 1:30 p.m. Where: Brandon High School Gym Event: Brandon Homecoming Parade When: Fri., Sept. 26, 6:15 p.m. Route: The parade will start on Ball Street to Church, right on Mill and left on South Street to the football stadium. All participants will line up at […]
What: Nana’s’ Bakehouse and Deli Grand Opening Where: 8217 State Road in Goodrich When: Saturday, Oct. 4, 7 a.m.-7 p.m • Nana’s is hosting a hip harvest happening for their Grand Opening. Enjoy live music all day long by local artist Given Six, featuring their latest CD, “Caliber.” Goodrich artist Lori Taylor will be selling […]
Several years ago I lived in the Village of South Haven in Van Buren County and worked about 25 miles north in Holland, MI, a city in Ottawa County. One unique characteristic of Ottawa County is that no alcohol may be purchased on Sunday (a.k.a. a dry county). Yet on Sunday afternoon a steady stream […]
The following is public information from official documents, including written statements, handwritten eyewitness accounts, court recordings and press releases from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department substation, Brandon Township, and the Michigan State Police post in Groveland Township. Passed out in grass On Sept. 15 the Brandon Fire Department called deputies’ attention to a man who […]