Teen faces adult charges in carjacking

By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — A 17-year-old Holly man was arraigned on Wednesday for a carjacking in the Village of Holly. At 6:55 a.m., Feb. 27, Michigan State Police were dispatched to an address near East Holly and Grange Hall roads in Groveland Township for a carjacking complaint. A 78-year-old male victim advised troopers he was initially at  the Mobil gas station in […]

Brandon Schools name new superintendent

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During a special meeting on Feb. 24, the Brandon Board of education voted unanimously to offer the position of superintendent to current director of curriculum and instruction Carly Stone. Stone accepted the position via phone call during the meeting. “Looking at the things we’ve gathered from stakeholders […]

Holly man sentenced in child’s death

By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — On Feb. 22, an Oakland County Circuit Court judge sentenced a 31-year-old Holly man for the torture and homicide of a 3-year-old girl. The daughter of his former girlfriend. Circuit Judge Michael Warren sentenced Samual Lester Smart, 31, to serve 40 to 99 years in prison for the […]

Chilly chili cook-off

Chilly chili cook-off

Vita DelDuco getting her chili ready. On Feb. 18, the Boat Bar, 2000 S. Ortonville Road hosted the second annual Chili Cook-Off on the banks of the once frozen Bald Eagle Lake. Photo: Patrick McAbee.

More area M-15 road closures set for summer

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — Last summer the replacement of the culvert and bridge over Duck Creek tested the patience of Brandon Township travelers on M-15. This summer Atlas Township motorists will endure a similar project. Recently, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced two projects on M-15 in Atlas Township beginning after June […]

BHS Challenge Day volunteers needed

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Volunteers are needed for this year’s Challenge Day at Brandon High School. “Challenge Day is one of the most amazing things that we participate in each year at Brandon High School,” said Dan Stevens, principal. “This is an intense day where our students get an opportunity to […]

Eyes of love

Eyes of love

Rowan Grab sitting near the window working on a Valentine for Valentine’s Day at Oaktree Elementary. Photo: Patrick McAbee.

Michigan State: ‘It was chaos all over campus’

By David Fleet Editor East Lansing — Two former high school students had been taught how to respond in an active shooter situation. Then it really happened to their classmates on the campus of Michigan State University on the night of Feb. 13. “As a student at Goodrich High School we prepared for this type of […]

2022:Police calls soar, traffic incidents, domestic violence calls higher

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — On Monday night, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon Substation Commander Lt. Greg Glover gave his 2022 year-end report to the Brandon Township Board of Trustees. “Calls for service this year between Brandon Township and the Village of Ortonville were 11,810 dispatch calls,” said Glover. “Brandon Township was […]

Director of curriculum eyed for Brandon Superintendent opening

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — At 6:30 p.m., Feb. 21, the Brandon Board of Education will conduct an interview of Carly Stone, director of curriculum and instruction at the district, for the position of superintendent. The interview is open to the public. “Typically for a superintendent search it’s going to be multiple […]

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