School deputy debut

Brandon Twp.- Students will see a new face in school this year. Eric Overall isn’t exactly the new kid. As an Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputy for 19 years, he’s been around the block. But after four years on the midnight patrol shift in the township, he has moved into the position of school liaison […]

Townships set to oppose latest Rover pipeline plans

ET Rover has submitted a new proposed natural gas pipeline route to the relief of some Brandon Township residents, but which causes angst among neighbors to the north, including residents of Atlas and Hadley townships. And still, nothing is set in stone. ‘Until Rover comes with an application, the route is subject to negotiation,? cautioned […]

Townships set to oppose latest Rover pipeline plans

ET Rover has submitted a new proposed natural gas pipeline route to the relief of some Brandon Township residents, but which causes angst among neighbors to the north, including residents of Atlas and Hadley townships. And still, nothing is set in stone. ‘Until Rover comes with an application, the route is subject to negotiation,? cautioned […]

‘What They Were Thinking: Reflections on Michigan Difference-Makers?

Brandon Twp.- The distance between an idea for a book and it’s actual publication can be years. In the case of Bill Haney’s latest work, that span was two decades. The seed for ‘What They Were Thinking: Reflections on Michigan Difference-Makers? was actually planted in Haney’s mind 20 years ago, when the township resident published […]

O.A.T.S. to provide Horses for Heroes

Brandon Twp.- Chris Klann was a first class airman in the Air Force for six years, including time in South Korea, Alaska, and a 4-month stint in Qatar. He retired with a disability in 2009 and like many other veterans, found himself struggling to adapt post-service. ‘I was definitely having a hard time,? said Klann. […]

Family Disaster, Safety and Planning Class

Brandon Twp.- Strong storms rolling through southeast Michigan just over a week ago knocked out power to nearly 400,000 homes and businesses. Power outages caused by storms are not uncommon in the township. A new class at the library aims to help residents be prepared for emergencies caused by not only natural disasters, but unnatural […]

International Day of Peace for world, families, community

Ortonville- In a world filled with turmoil, Karyn Milligan hopes to foster peace with a quiet event in this town. The International Day of Peace is a worldwide event started by the United Nations to bring attention to world problems. This year, Milligan, St. Anne Christian Service Coordinator, is asking local residents to participate, simply […]

Blackhawks win one for veterans

Brandon Twp.-Arguably the best moments at the Blackhawks game against Clio had nothing to do with touchdowns or defensive plays, but everything to do with sportsmanlike conduct. On Sept. 12, at the home varsity football game against the Mustangs, the Blackhawks hosted the first military veteran’s night? granting free admission to the game to all […]

ET Rover meeting:’A well orchestrated disaster?

Atlas Twp.- Bryan and Tammy Merkel purchased a 3.5 acre parcel of land on Gale Road south of Horton Road in June, with plans to begin building their dream home this fall. But it appears ET Rover has plans for their property, too? a natural gas pipeline that a newly released route map shows running […]

Township employee arraigned on drug charges, on paid leave

A longtime Brandon Township employee has been placed on paid leave after her arraignment on felony drug charges last week. Christine Fisher, 46, was arrested Sept. 8 by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Team after drugs including heroin, cocaine and marijuana, as well as various drug paraphernalia used for drug trafficking were discovered […]

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