By David Fleet Editor Bullfrogs II has arrived. Mike Stevenson stepped in as the new owner of the landmark eatery Bullfrogs, 2225 Ortonville Road, on March 30 after purchasing the restaurant from long-time owners John and Kim Hagar. “It’s a perfect fit for me,” said Stevenson, 56. “I just love the country atmosphere and values […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.– Rose Partin won a medal for the speed in which she completed her first 5K, but she was a little slow in picking it up— almost a year late. The 64-year-old recently registered to participate in the 6th Annual Bookin’ It For Your Library 5K, set for May […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ortonville- Village councilmembers expressed surprise at their Monday meeting at Brandon Recreation Director Fred Waybrant’s announcement earlier this month that he would be managing the Village Skate Park. It seems a communication breakdown occurred between the council, Waybrant, and Village Manager David Trent, who had also previously confirmed to The […]
By David Fleet Editor April 17 marked four years since the Boston Marathon bombings. The tragedy killed three people, injured hundreds of others and sent the city into hysteria— forever altering the iconic 26.2-mile run. For Goodrich resident Rodney Reneski the race is a unique mix of pride, resilience and triumph. “It’s Boston Strong all […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ortonville- Mother Teresa was once quoted, “We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” Every drop of water counts in Flint, a city of 98,310, where the H2O coming out of taps […]
BHS narcotics sweep wake-up call to students
Oakland County Sheriff deputies and canines enter Brandon High School on Wednesday morning. It was the first sweep since 2013. Photos by Patrick McAbee. By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-At approximately 8 a.m., April 19, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office K-9 deputies conducted a narcotics sweep of Brandon High School. Twelve K-9 units from the OCSO […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.– Lisa Salsini and Brad Czechowski didn’t want a big, fancy wedding. They’d both been married before, and were going for a more laid-back, relaxed vibe, so they got hitched April 7 at the Boat Bar, and followed it up with a celebration in downtown Detroit to kick-off both […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer A local business owner was back in court April 18, with a 20-year felony drug charge against him reduced to a 4-year felony. Zaky Mohammad Elkour, 25, now faces an amended charge of possession of a controlled substance, reduced from a count of possession with intent to deliver cocaine less […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.- At 11:38 a.m., April 16, Brandon firefighters responded to a blaze at a home in the 1700 block of Dunwoodie Street. When firefighters arrived the front porch, garage and overhang of the residence were engulfed in flames. David Kwapis, Brandon fire chief, said firefighters were notified that the home […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.– The school board has approved a 1-year contract extension for the superintendent, keeping Matt Outlaw in the district through June 2020. The board voted 6-0 to approve the extension. Board Trustee Bob Eisiminger was absent with notice. Prior to the vote, Board President Kevin McClellan noted that Outlaw […]