Autumn reflections
Afternoon fall color over the Goodrich Mill pond. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
District OK’s school pychologist
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On Monday night, the Brandon Board of Education approved the employment of a school psychologist with a 5-0 vote. Board members Kevin McClellen and Lisa Kavalhuna were absent with notice. Amanda Miller will be the psychologist at Harvey-Swanson Elementary, working in intervention. “We’re building our support team in the elementaries, […]
Multiple shots fire following domestic fight
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-A Waterford woman is in custody following an alleged township shooting. Robin Atkins, 37, was jailed on Oct. 19 and charged with two counts assault with intent to murder following a confrontation on the townships southside. At 9:20 p.m., Brandon deputies responded to a report of shots fired at […]
BEA, BAA contract OK’d
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- During the regular meeting on Oct. 21, the board of education voted 5-0 to approve the yearly contract for the Brandon Education Association and extend the current contract for the Brandon Administrators Association for one month. Board members Lisa Kavalhuna and Kevin McClellen were absent with notice. “We’re […]
Ridge Road paving project meeting set for December
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-By a 7-0 vote on Monday night the township board of trustees postponed a public hearing following a petition from residents to pave about a half mile of Ridge Road, south of the Green Road intersection from where the pavement ends south to Lake Shore Bluffs. “It’s all preliminary,” said […]
High court nixes gerrymandering ruling
By David Fleet Editor On Monday the Supreme Court tossed out a lower court ruling that would have forced a substantial redrawing of Michigan’s congressional and state legislative voting maps in a bid to give Republicans less of an edge. “Evidence points to only one conclusion: partisan considerations played a central role in every aspect […]
Trial begins for man charged in deputy’s death
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A Macomb County man went on trial on Oct. 21 for charges of allegedly killing an Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy on Nov. 23, 2017 in Brandon Township. Christopher Berak, 24, is charged with first degree premeditated murder and murder of a police officer, Deputy Eric Overall. Overall was struck and […]
Leaves of change
A maple tree now in full color in southeastern Michigan. With sun and temperatures in the 50s forecasted for the weekend color tours are a good idea before the first snow. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Township donation helps moves blacksmith shop project forward
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- At the Tuesday night meeting, the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to donate $2,000 to the Old Mill Museum’s blacksmith shop, a project that started in May. Township Treasurer Shelly Kidd was absent with notice. The blacksmith building was constructed earlier this month. Now, a cement pad will […]
Area Crop Walk raises $3,000
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On Oct. 6, 48 people participated in the annual Ortonville CROP Walk. “The CROP Walk saw an increase of walkers this year, 48,” said Sue Sirgany, a member of the committee for the walk. “We had 38 last year.” The annual walk, raised over $3,000, but counting is not done. […]