By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A Macomb County man has been sentenced Tuesday to life in prison with no chance of parole for killing Oakland County Sheriff Deputy Eric Overall, a deputy with the Brandon Substation, on Nov. 23, 2017 Christopher Berak, 24, was found guilty of first-degree premeditated murder and murder of a peace […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Toys, kids and and some local heroes gathered for a growing Christmas tradition. On Dec. 6, six Brandon Township students—two paired with Oakland County Sheriff officers from Brandon along with four with Brandon Firefighters participated in ‘Shop with a Hero’ at the Oxford Meijer, 900 Lapeer Road. The kids each […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-On Monday night the township board of trustees examined the structure of the fire department, the long term financial sustainability and the short/long term needs. At issue is finding a plan for the township fire department financial projected shortfall. Township officials say that over the last 10 to 15 years, […]
Dahlia from Reid Elementary School pre-kindergarten hangs an ornament on the Hegel Road Christmas Tree in Goodrich Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is collecting donations for their annual Christmas food drive. “We’re up to 145 families,” said Karyn Milligan, Christian Service and Food Pantry coordinator. “The community is once again coming out in big support.” All donations have to be in by Dec. 15, and distribution will […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- At the regular meeting on Monday night, the township board voted 6-0 in to reappoint three planning commission members, Dick Lowthian, Joseph Dean and Mark Evans. There was also a motion that failed 4-2 to include Donna Ferrara in the reappointments. Supervisor Kathy Thurman and Clerk Candee Allen […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- The township is getting brighter—well too bright for at least one area resident. On Nov. 18, Trish Marie a Maple Avenue resident suggested the township establish a Lighting Ordinance, an outdoor designed to help municipalities develop outdoor lighting standards that reduce glare, light trespass, and sky glow. “We’d like […]
Paysley and Parker Galloway, 3, drawing turkey hand pictures at Reid Elementary School on Tuesday. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night the board of trustees voted 6-0 to hire Travis McDowell as high school assistant principal. Trustee Ashley Herriman was absent with notice. The school board also introduced Rob McRae as the new district athletic director. McDowell and McRae replace Goodrich High School Assistant Principal Dave Davis. On […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- On Monday night, the village council had two failed motions in reference to the Ortonville Wildlife Preservation Park. At issue is about 47 acres of village owed wooded property and just how that parcel would be managed. The impasse for community members is should the trails be natural hiking […]