By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — At 4:20 a.m., June 21 the Detroit Regional Communication Center (DRCC) was notified by Oakland County dispatch and Michigan State Police responded to a female texting 911. The victim texted that she was being assaulted by the male driver and he had a gun. She added that they […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — This month, the Brandon Adult Skills for Employment program donated 24 fleece tie blankets to the Hurley Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. “BASE collected donated fabric from generous community members and used it to create 24 tie blankets as a part of community service program,” said BASE coordinator […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp.— In May, the township board of trustees OK’d by a vote of 5-0 a special use permit for the Renaissance Festival. The 45th annual event will kick off on Aug. 17 and conclude Sept. 29. Over the years the late summer event has attracted thousands to Hollygrove, 12600 Dixie Highway […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — This fall, two new administrators will begin new positions at Harvey-Swanson and Oakwood elementaries. Nicole Fouty will be the new dean of students at Oakwood, while Chad Chappell will be the new dean of students at Harvey-Swanson. “I’ve been teaching for about 25 years,” said Fouty. “I’ve been […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On Monday night, Randy Wise Ford Ortonville, 968 Ortonville Road hosted the newly formed Ortonville Area Chamber of Commerce, a Division of North Oakland Regional Chambers Association. Richard Kinnamon, North Oakland Regional Chambers Association executive director, coordinated the first meeting attended by representatives from: Brandon Township Public Library, Edward Jones, Fenton Winery & Brewery, […]
Griffin Shelswell, Brantly Labenz and Remington Shelswell playing at Heron Beach in the Holly State Recreation Area during some 90 degree days. The heat will continue as the first day of summer was June 20. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — It may be a few years until they actually go to work, but some area youth had a first look of a future occupation. On June 6, Oakwood Elementary hosted their first in-person career day since the COVID-19 pandemic. “I think career day is important because it allows elementary […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — A two year-long pathway project along the south side of Perry Road is nearing completion. Construction of the two-mile section of the Iron Belle Trail from Atlas to Grand Blanc Township connecting the existing Gale Road trail and ending near Mancour Drive just east of the Grand Blanc Middle School, will be completed within […]
By Megan Kelly mkelly@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — A 60-year-old Oxford Township motorcyclist was killed and two others were hospitalized Friday afternoon June 14 when the motorcycle the man was riding collided with another vehicle near the intersection of Baldwin and Hummer Lake roads in Brandon Township. According to the Oakland County Sheriff report, David James […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — After 10 years an assistant to the superintendent and board of education with the Brandon School District, Maria Schubring is retiring. “I will always cherish my time here,” she said. “I’ve had the great experience of working with five superintendents while learning something new from each one of […]