Some families go camping, some go fishing, but the Scramlin family goes to fairs. So says Stacy Scramlin, 26, a 1999 Brandon High School graduate and one of five generations of Scramlins to participate in 4-H and the Oakland County Fair, now in its 104th year. ‘The fair is our family event,? says Stacy. ‘We […]
Brandon Twp.- New ordinances from the fire department passed by the township board at their July 2 meeting will require that residents have their addresses posted in a specific size and location, and also that residents get a permit for burning. The new address ordinance provides specifications that an address be posted at the entrance […]
Brandon Twp.- New ordinances from the fire department passed by the township board at their July 2 meeting will require that residents have their addresses posted in a specific size and location, and also that residents get a permit for burning. The new address ordinance provides specifications that an address be posted at the entrance […]
Brandon Twp.- Fire Chief Bob McArthur said a home in the 3700 block of Red Bud is considered a total loss after a fire June 27. Firefighters were called to the home at 4:49 p.m. The homeowner had arrived home not long before and was outside playing with her children in the pool. She went […]
Jeffrey Shane Nunnery, 35, of Orion, was sentenced June 28 to 89 months to 40 years in prison for second degree home invasion, possession of burglary tools and felony habitual offender fourth offense. The charges stemmed from an April home invasion in Brandon Township. In addition to the prison time, Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Judge […]
Harrison Thomas Houck, 17, of Clarkston, was arraigned June 28 in 52-2 District Court on felony charges of armed robbery and assault and battery stemming from a June 18 incident in Brandon Township. According to police reports, around 11 p.m. that evening, Houck invited the victim, also a Clarkston resident and a former friend, to […]
Ortonville- Get ready for the second year of Beets, Beats, & Eats? Market Manager Pam Belding says a great one is planned. ‘I am excited and enthusiastic and just tickled pink,? says Belding. ‘I love my job. I can’t imagine wanting to do anything else, I’m having a blast.? The weekly event from 6-9 p.m. […]
Brandon Twp.- The township board has approved the installation of a dry hydrant, not to exceed a total price of $6,000, to be installed at the entrance to the new park at Oakwood and Hadley roads, following unanimous approval by the township board at their July 2 meeting. Fire Chief Bob McArthur says the move […]
Brandon Twp.- The township board has unanimously approved the hiring of Dawn Lindsay, Dennis Nash, and Aaron Van Dis as new paid on-call firefighters subject to physicals and background criminal and driving record checks. Lindsay has completed the EMT program, which Nash and Van Dis will begin in September. After that, all three will go […]
Brandon Twp.- The township board unanimously approved the rezoning of about 7 acres of land at the end of Betty Street to R1-B residential. The rezoning, requested by Jim Isaacs and Frank Sullivan, will allow four 1-acre home sites. A conservation easement will be held by the township. The Department of Environmental Quality will conduct […]