An 18-year-old man who assaulted family members and then barricaded himself from police last weekend has been arraigned on charges. Keyneal Toonay Alexander was arraigned on two counts of domestic assault and one count of resisting and obstructing police on June 16 by Sixth Circuit Court Magistrate Marie Soma. According to police reports, Brandon deputies […]
Ortonville- Fun and games at school? Checkmate. H.T. Burt Elementary is the first school in the state of Michigan to participate in First Move, a national chess program from America ‘s Foundation for Chess. ‘I appreciate the power of chess in children,? says Kristy Spann, H.T. Burt principal. ‘It helps develop etiquette, focus, and problem-solving […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board and Superintendent Lorrie McMahon have agreed to a 25 percent reduction in McMahon’s overall compensation. The reduction, expected to save the district between $30,000 to $34,000 annually, comes from the district not having to contribute to McMahon’s retirement fund and is effective immediately. ‘I can take advantage of state regulations […]
Brandon Twp.- A township family’s mobile home was recently destroyed by a fire that originated from a nearby charcoal grill. Township firefighters as well as Independence Township firefighters, responded to the blaze at about 12:34 p.m. June 14 in the 2300 block of Ironwood in the Sashabaw Meadows Mobile Home Park. Upon arrival, Brandon Fire […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board unanimously approved at their June 18 meeting the hiring of Janice Meek to be the full-time executive director of business services. ‘I am very excited to be part of the team in Brandon,? said Meek. ‘It’s a wonderful community and I look forward to continuing the excellent reputation for academics […]
Linda VanDerGraaf had heard that walking in the Breast Cancer 3-day is a life-changing experience. Now she, and two of her sisters, know it is true. VanDerGraaf, a 1985 Brandon High School graduate, walked 20 miles per day from Sept. 28-30 to raise funds for breast cancer research and support. Her sisters, Kim Hahn and […]
Ortonville- The Downtown Development Authority has struggled the last several weeks as two members and the executive director resigned, but the organization appears to be regaining its footing, with the hiring of a new executive director and reappointments of two members. Molly LaLone, a 39-year-old Atlas Township resident, started work Oct. 8 as the new […]
Brandon Twp.- Taxes are on the rise statewide, with an increase in the state income tax and a new sales tax on some services recently approved, but locally, residents will see a reduction in their taxes next year. Township Supervisor Ron Lapp said millage rates were set Sept. 28, and the township is reducing the […]
Brandon Twp.- A collection fund was set up this week to help a local family struck by tragedy. Mona White, a 42-year-old mother of four, died unexpectedly Oct. 8 at her home in the Clarkston Lakes Mobile Home Park. She leaves behind her husband of 17 years, as well as 12-year-old twin daughters who are […]
Brandon Twp.- Jose Iglesias lived with Steve and Colleen Francis as a foreign exchange student for one year. This summer, 30 years after he graduated from Brandon High School, he traveled from his home in Santiago, Spain back to Michigan to help celebrate the Francis? 50th wedding anniversary. They were surprised, but to both Iglesias […]