A 43-year-old Brandon Township man was sentenced to 20 months to 10 years in prison after his fifth arrest for drunk driving. Bobby Ray Christian was sentenced Nov. 1 by Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Michael D. Warren, Jr. after he pleaded guilty last month to operating under the influence of liquor, third offense, driving […]
Ortonville- On Halloween, students at H.T. Burt Elementary had an early treat and learned some new tricks. Students spent approximately two hours learning, then playing, new games outside. The games included flag football, soccer, hoop guard, and wiffleball, and were inspired by the book ‘Six Steps to a Trouble-Free Playground,? by Curt Hinson. ‘The idea […]
Ortonville- CreekFest will be back next weekend and better than ever. After nearly being cancelled for 2012, the event is back from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., June 2 for its 9th year downtown, with new added attractions as well as old favorites. ‘It’s fun for the whole family, it’s why we live in Ortonville,? said Pam […]
Jessica Pete ran track in high school and college, but put running aside several years ago after finishing school. Now the 31-year-old first grade teacher at Belle Ann Elementary teacher is running again and fighting back against cancer, inspired by her late colleague and longtime friend Kristi Martin. Pete signed up in February for the […]
Brandon Twp.- Fourteen is the magic number. Consumers Energy had attained 207 applications as of May 23 from township residents who would like to be connected to natural gas service. The utility’s goal is to have 221 sign-ups in order to proceed with phase 1 of a natural gas main extension project. A deadline for […]
Brandon Twp.- Warriors wanted. The township parks and recreation department was recently awarded a Brooksie Way Minigrant in the amount of $2,000. Recreation Director Fred Waybrant will use the funds for a Life Trail Advanced Wellness System in the Brandon Township Community Park, 1414 N. Hadley Road. Waybrant and Township Supervisor Kathy Thurman applied for […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board expects to present Superintendent Lorrie McMahon with her annual performance evaluation during a special board meeting set for 6:30 p.m., May 31 at the I-TEC Center, 609 S. Ortonville Road. Board President Kevin McClellan said the seven board members have each turned in their individual evaluations of McMahon, rating her […]
Brandon Twp.- Kindergarten through fourth grade classes will continue in all three elementary school buildings in the district for the 2012-2013 school year. A proposal to reconfigure the buildings has been put on hold and a committee will be formed to study the issue in the fall. ‘Too much research needs to be done,? said […]
Brandon Twp.- For his 56th birthday this year, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Mike Searing will celebrate with his first full day of retirement. Searing, who has been in law enforcement for 32 years and has spent the past year as sergeant of the Brandon substation, will work his last day here on Dec. 7. […]
Ortonville- With a failing state economy and many area families struggling to put food on the table, the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is more crucial than ever. OCEF Treasurer Margaret Lee knows the importance of keeping the food pantry going. What she doesn’t know yet is how to do that while the food supply of […]