The list of charges has grown against the Brandon Township man who assaulted neighbors, fired shots and threatened to kill police earlier this month. James Walter Graves, 58, was arraigned Aug. 13 in front of 52-2 District Court Judge Joseph Fabrizio on a charge of delivery/manufacture of more than 20 marijuana plants, as well as […]
Coy Stewart, a longtime Brandon School District teacher, has been named the interim principal of Belle Ann Elementary for the 2012-2013 school year. Superintendent Lorrie McMahon announced her decision on Tuesday, noting in a memo to school board members that Stewart has most recently been a reading recovery teacher at Harvey Swanson Elementary and served […]
Brandon Twp.- A mediator will assist in contract negotiations between school district officials and the teacher’s union. Superintendent Lorrie McMahon requested the mediator from the Michigan Employment Relations Committee a few weeks ago to participate in a meeting between the Brandon Education Association and the administration on Aug. 17. ‘We hope to get a third […]
Brandon Twp.- The township board has considered a presentation from Enbridge and has responded by presenting a list of requirements to the company that plans to construct a replacement oil pipeline in the area. The township board unanimously approved during their Aug. 20 meeting a resolution for the Enbridge Line 6B replacement project. ‘This is […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board unanimously appointed Diane Salter as the newest board member during their Aug. 20 meeting. ‘I’m very honored that they appointed me,? said Salter, one of three candidates who applied for the position left open by Debbie Schummer’s move from the district. ‘I feel l have a lot of catching up […]
Mackinac Island summer Katelyn Crain knew her internship at Mackinac Island this summer would be far different than her internship last year with the Lake Orion Review newspaper. ‘In journalism, you have to be neutral and portray the good and the bad,? she noted. ‘But in public relations, you have to portray everything in a […]
Brandon Twp.- Arson is suspected in the recent burning of two empty mobile homes in the township. Firefighters responded to a blaze at 2:56 p.m., Aug. 18 in the area of Mulberry and Paw Paw in the Sashabaw Meadows Mobile Home Park. Upon arrival, two trailers were on fire’one that was fully involved and on […]
Brandon Twp.- Carol Bogner has been named the interim principal at Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School. ‘I think she brings a lot of experience to the Brandon School District and will be a real asset to our administrative team,? said Superintendent Lorrie McMahon, who made the announcement Wednesday. Bogner has been employed by Evart Public Schools […]
Brandon Twp.- All Steve Masters wants is to be able to communicate with his son. Two years ago, Jonathan Masters seemed to be like many other little boys? he loved nature and being outside. He liked school and showed an aptitude in math. He collected rocks and stuffed animals. He loved his cat. He enjoyed […]
Brandon Twp.- STARS will soon be shining bright here. That is the hope of two local children’s advocates who are organizing a new free after-school tutoring and reading program for students in grades K-4 who reside in the Sashabaw Meadows and Clarkston Lakes mobile home parks. STARS (Student Tutoring and Reading Sessions) is a collaborative […]