On Friday night Lapeer County Sheriff Scott McKenna issued statements regarding the 30 minute, 22 mile pursuit that ended in the death on Nov. 23 of Oakland County Deputy Eric Overall. The suspect is a 22 year old Macomb County man who is currently jailed in Macomb County. Overall is a 22 year veteran of […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The suspect in the shooting of two people in Ortonville has been issued an eight count felony warrant against him. He was arraigned in 52-2 District Court before Judge Kelley Kostin on Nov. 17. Michael Quigley was taken into custody on Nov. 15 in connection with the shooting, and he […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Santa Claus is coming to town. Christmas in the Village kicks off on Dec. 2 with a host of activities on the roster, including the annual parade, story time with Mrs. Clause and sleigh rides. The family activities go from noon-5 p.m. on Saturday—five hours of family activities throughout downtown […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Earlier this year varsity soccer coach Evan Huizenga was named Genesee Area Conference Coach of the Year. The GAC includes Byron, Corunna, Durand, Goodrich, Lakeville, Lake Fenton, Montrose and Mt. Morris. The selection committee includes team coaches. This year Huizenga completed his 12th season as head coach of the boys varsity […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-The condition of a mile stretch of Tripp road between Dixie Highway and Grange Hall Road in Groveland Township has been often deemed deplorable by some motorists. “Water runs over Tripp Road in the spring through a low area the road is actually sinking,” said Bob DePalma, township supervisor. “The […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Those traveling on Sashabaw Road may notice a change at the intersection at Oak Hill Road. The intersection, which had been a blinking yellow light for Sashabaw and a blinking red and stop sign for Oak Hill, has now become a 4-way stop. The change was approved at the […]
By Shelly Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-The school board is still reviewing proposals for the properties that they have for sale, and they heard another presentation for the future of the Brandon Fletcher building. During the Brandon Board of Education meeting on Monday night, Curt Demoff, one of the lead pastors for Bridgewood Church, 6765 […]
By David Fleet Editor Another hill to climb will soon be on the table for the proposed Groveland Township ORV park. At 1 p.m., Dec. 6, the Oakland County Parks Commission will meet at the Activities Center, Waterford Oaks County Park, 2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford. The commission is expected to discuss the new Groveland […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-Patrol cars and SWAT vans covered downtown this week during the search for a man accused of shooting two people. The suspect is now in custody. Around 8 p.m. on Tuesday night, two people were shot in the head at an apartment building on Village Court. The suspected shooter was […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-Four candidates will vie for the position of township fire chief. The position was vacated the past summer by Fred Forys who served as chief since 2006 and 34 years as a township firefighter. The opening was posted Oct. 5 and with a deadline of Nov. 1. The township fire […]