Welcome winter
Saige and Blane Boitel building a snowman before all the snow melted over the holiday break. Students go back to school on Jan. 6. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Flint man charged with felony murder in Christmas Eve slaying
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Oxford Twp. — A Flint man and convicted felon was named in a 19 count warrant issued Dec. 28 in the Christmas Eve slaying of a local clinical psychologist. Malik Letroy Webb, 29, was charged in the shooting death of Dr. Barbara Wolf, 71, of Oxford Township. Wolf was shot multiple […]
Township trustee seat deadline noon, Jan. 6
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — The deadline for resumes to fill a vacancy Groveland Township Trustee is noon, Jan 6. During a special meeting Dec. 18, the Groveland Township Board of Trustees voted 3-0 to accept the resignation of Trustee Gina Muzzarelli. By law the township has 45 days to appoint a trustee […]
Bald eagle now national bird, local numbers strong
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — From a safe distance a handful of visitors to an area Oakland County Park could observe a pair of bald eagles nest and successfully produce fledglings. “I’ll be keeping an eye on that nest and look forward to seeing two or three tiny heads poking over the rim […]
Area residents reflect on President Jimmy Carter
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — As a lifelong collector of political memorabilia, Ortonville resident Ken Bush has assembled a remarkable collection of items including a George Washington inauguration pin to Abraham Lincoln Mourning cards to Dewey for President pins. While his collection gathered over 70 years features every president along with many political hopefuls, […]
Village luminaries
Village of Ortonville luminaries along Mill Street Christmas Eve. The luminary tradition has continued for many years. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
KCI sewer project to began spring 2025
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — After years of planning and a significant cost hike, construction on a major multi-county sewer project has started. The Genesee County Drain Commission announced earlier this month they will begin to remove trees and trim in preparation for the Kearsley Creek Interceptor sewer project. Tree work along Irish […]
Township board OKs resolution in opposition to PA 233
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During a special meeting on Monday night, the Brandon Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to pass a resolution to support local control and claim of appeal against the Michigan Public Service Commission order. The Public Act in question, PA 233 of 2023, confers power to the Public […]
One dead, two injured in Oxford Twp. Christmas Eve shooting
By Jim Newell Managing Editor Oxford Twp. — A suspect has been arrested in an Oxford Township shooting on Tuesday that left one person dead and two others injured, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office shared on social media. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center was notified of a major incident that occurred on Ray Road […]
Drone sightings spark regulation debate
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The unexplained drone sightings in New Jersey since November have stirred a variety of concerns for residents on the East coast of the United States. According to news reports the multitude of sightings over military areas along with other sensitive sites has prompted many to question the level […]