Brandon Deputy injured in township crash

By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-A 23-year veteran of the Oakland County Sheriff office from the township substation was hospitalized following a multi-vehicle accident on Monday. He received a concussion and broken bones as a result of the crash. The crash occurred on south bound Baldwin Road just south of Oakwood Road on the border […]

Village chicken ban protests ramp up as removal day nears

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-Signs are popping up around the village and beyond protesting the ban on chickens. The signs, which read ‘Save the Chickens (not the roosters)’, have now been distributed to about 100 residents around the village and Brandon Township. Just in time, as chickens are back on the agenda for the […]

Three-peat: BHS soccer league champs again

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Three consecutive league titles coupled with 24 straight league wins is a great way to make a playoff run. On Oct. 9, the Brandon High School boys varsity soccer team snaged the Flint Metro League crown once again with a win over Swartz Creek. “We raised the bar in the […]

Township eyes drone ordinance

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-The township board of trustees meeting is expected to discuss the first draft of an ordinance to regulate drones and unmanned aircraft in the township. The meeting is at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 16 According to the proposed ordinance, drones will be prohibited from flying under 250 feet, over schools, cell […]

Michigan Spirit Quest investgates Old Mill, Mann school voices

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- The voices remain. Earlier this year a team that specializes in the investigation of unexplained experiences visited The Old Mill and Mann Schoolhouse, as they did last year, and again they captured audio of many voices and whispers throughout the historic structures. At 7 p.m., Oct. 19, Michigan Spirit […]

Two charged in BB gun shooting spree

By David Fleet Editor On Oct. 4, Brandon Township residents Brian Evans and Joel Serbinoff were arraigned in Oakland County District Court 52-2 each on four counts including, Malicious Destruction of Personal Property, a five year felony; Weapons, Felony Firearm, Pneumatic gun a two year felony and two counts of Malicious Destruction of Building each […]

Township eyes vacant school

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 7-0 to postpone a decision to consider the purchase of Belle Ann Elementary School for offices until they could get a set price at which they could purchase the building. If purchased, it is unclear what the building will […]

Gale Road Walking path opens

Atlas Twp.-At 4 p.m., Oct. 1, about 50 gathered for the Gale Road walking trail opening at the township offices, 7386 Gale Road. The new 12 foot wide trail on the west side of Gale Road is from Goodrich Oaktree Elementary School to the Village of Atlas. The section of trail will eventually be part […]

Craigslist pay scam sparks local concern

By David Fleet Editor Area law enforcement are warning Craigslist users of a scam that’s now close to home. At 6:25 p.m., Sept. 29, Brandon deputies were dispatched to a Seymour Lake Road residence after a motor vehicle fraud report. The complainant-victim said she had attempted to sell her Jeep on Craigslist. The Craigslist website […]

GHS student snags clip on national YMCA commerical

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- Jordan Zmich is confident her recent three seconds of fame is only the beginning. “I’m not sure how far it will take me but someday I want to be an actress,” she said. “I’d do comedy if I had my choice. If that doesn’t work out I’d do accounting or […]