A Holly man has been charged in the molestation of his stepdaughter over the course of four years in the Sashabaw Meadows and Clarkston Lakes mobile home parks in Brandon Township. David G. Alvarado, 36, was arraigned Nov. 20 on two counts of criminal sexual conduct, second degree, in front of 52-2 District Court Judge […]
Ortonville- The village council has approved a nearly 2 percent wage increase for full-time Brandon Fire Department staff. The council approved the raise, as well as a 25-cent per hour increase for on-call firefighters, during their Nov. 25 meeting. The move makes the raises, which the Brandon Township Board approved earlier in the month, official. […]
Ortonville- The village council will apply for a grant for sewers. During their Nov. 25 meeting, the council approved going forward with an application for a grant from the Department of Environmental Quality’s Stormwater, Asset Management, and Wastewater (SAW) Program. Leanne Panduren of Rowe Services answered questions from the village about the grant. The village […]
Ortonville- Kick off the magic of the holiday season with Christmas in the Village. The annual event will be held Dec. 7, with most events taking place between 1-5 p.m. with more participants than ever. ‘This is a memory-making event,? said DDA Executive Director Molly LaLone. ‘Bring your kids for old-fashioned charm in an old-fashioned […]
Ortonville- More than 100 area children may be dreaming of Santa this year while their heads rest on pillows and pillowcases that came from the Community Christmas Toy Store last year. Brenda Heffernan, owner of Mabelena’s Quilting Supplies and Comforts, hopes that again this year, every local parent in need will be able to supply […]
Brandon Twp.- Sgt. Michael Searing, the new Brandon substation commander, was expected to begin work today. ‘I’m excited,? said Searing, 55. ‘My wife and I like the small town. I’ve always had a more urban area (beat). This will be the most rural area I’ve had.? Searing has been with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office […]
Ortonville- A recurring issue in the village? problems with septic systems? recently cropped up at the Brandon Township Library. The library’s septic field failed in October and the library was forced to have a new engineered system put in by Fenton-based Lawrence Engineering last week, at a cost of $77,260. This price includes design of […]
Groveland Twp.- Sometimes Santa Claus can use a little help flying through the air. Pilot and Groveland Township resident Clay Elliott was one of those helpers Dec. 2 as he helped load his own private 4-seater Cessna 182 airplane with 100 pounds of bulky, brightly wrapped Christmas presents and then flew the gift-laden plane from […]
Brandon Twp.- Township employees and elected officials will receive wage increases as part of the 2014 budget approved by the board during their Dec. 2 meeting. The board approved the township’s 2014 general fund budget by a 4-3 vote. Supervisor Kathy Thurman, Clerk Candee Allen, Treasurer Terri Darnall, and Trustee Bill DeWitt voted yes. Trustees […]
Brandon Twp.- On Tuesday afternoon, it was a true group effort to decorate the Christmas tree at the Nature’s Way Adult Foster Care Home. For some of the clients at this home that serves mentally and/or physically challenged adults, there might be no presents under the tree without the compassion of the community and the […]