By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-On Monday night the Brandon Board of Eduction approved over a dozen projects to be completed following the sale of the Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School building, an energy bond and with an installment purchase agreement. “It’s equivalent to a home equity loan,” said superintendent Dr. Matt Outlaw, about the […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Micheal Quigley plead guilty on two charges of assault with intent to murder, home invasion, assault and three felony firearms violations on Sept. 12. Quigley was arrested after a Brandon Township man-hunt that spanned around 20 hours on Nov. 14 and 15 of 2017, after allegedly shooting his estranged wife […]
Kathleen Seibold photos flowers at Summer Dreams Farm on Seymour Lake Road in Brandon Township. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-The village has declared September as Septic System Awareness month. Prevention is important when caring for a septic system, and one way to prevent a problem is to ensure that harmful products aren’t flushed or sent down the drain. “Putting chemicals and medications down the toilet or drain are not […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority hosted a breakfast on Wednesday morning for local business owners to discuss what can be done to bring people into downtown Ortonville with members of Main Street Oakland County. John Bry, principal planner for Main Street Oakland County, asked business owners to explain to him […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- For five consecutive elections spanning 18 years, Township Clerk Pam Mazich was reelected to her office. “I had no opposition either,” laughed Mazich. “No one wants the clerk’s job.” On Oct. 1, a stellar career of public service with the township of more than 30 years will end. On […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon School District will be honoring two alumni on Sept. 27 as Distinguished Alumni. The two being inducted will be Tim Purdy and Jami McDermid. “As superintendent, I am extremely proud to be honoring Jami McDermid and Tim Purdy on our Ed and Diane Donaldson Distinguished Alumni Wall of […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- According to news sources Detroit Red Wing’s center Dylan Larkin is likely to wear the captians jersey before his new contract is up in five years. On Tuesday, about a month before the puck drops on the 2018-19 NHL season, Larkin’s leadership role shifted from the ice Little Caesars Arena […]
Brandon Blackhawk varsity football players in the first quarter of the Battle for M-15 vs. Goodrich on Aug. 30 at Blackhawk Stadium. The “Never Quit” jerseys, provided for both team recognized Brandon Township Oakland County Deputy Eric Overall who was killed last November while on duty. The Blackhawks won the game 26-7.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- All businesses and homes within the village have a septic system, and the village wants to raise awareness of how to care for them properly. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average household should have their system inspected at least every three years, and pumped every three to […]