Brandon Twp.- The Brandon High School show choir is New York bound. The choir has been selected to perform at New York City’s Carnegie Hall in June as part of the Ron Winans Tribute Concert. ‘It’s the ultimate experience,? said Debbie Sebetic, choir director. ‘It’s a wonderful way to cap off the experience with the […]
Ortonville- A fire suppression system for the Old Mill will be installed following the village council’s designation of $6,400 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the project. The council unanimously approved 80 percent of the $8,000 in funds they will receive in 2006 from the federal government to go to the nearly 150-year-old building. […]
Margaret Sullivan Keely, the Brandon Township resident and former Oxford High School teacher who introduced one of her students to her husband, a convicted sex offender later jailed on charges of sexually assaulting the girl, will not face any criminal charges. Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper confirmed Wednesday that the 93-day misdemeanor charge of failure […]
Ortonville- Beets, Beats, & Eats kicks off for a fourth season from 6-9 p.m., June 12, at Crossman Park in the village. The event, held every Friday night through Sept. 4 at the park, features local vendors, musicians, and dinner. ‘It’s bigger and better than last year, with more things to do,? said Market Manager […]
Brandon Twp.- Area children will soon have a new reason to visit the community park at 1414 N. Hadley Road. A playground system valued at roughly $69,000 will arrive in the township this summer, to be constructed with the help of volunteers. ‘It’s going to be very exciting when it’s all done,? said Parks and […]
Brandon Twp.- Shawn Force knows about sudden, traumatic loss. In 1997, Force’s sister took her own life. ‘I learned about suicide and the causes,? says Force. ‘There are so many whys? ‘why didn’t they come to me for help, why didn’t I see it happening, why did I go to work that day, why didn’t […]
Brandon Twp.- Daniel Austin Hunt, an 18-year-old senior at Brandon High School, was arraigned Dec. 2 in 52-2 District Court on six charges in the Nov. 12 drive-by shootings on Granger Road. Oakland County Sheriff’s detectives arrested Hunt Dec. 1 after receiving a tip. A .22 caliber gun in Hunt’s home matched the gun used […]
Brandon Twp.- With less than two weeks to go until Christmas, the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund has been asked to help 12 group homes and 127 families, with the number still growing. OCEF food pantry director Judy Henley is still taking calls everyday from people asking for assistance with food and gifts for the holidays. […]
Brandon Twp.- An 80-acre parcel of land located off M-15 and adjacent to Brandon High School will not become a nature preserve. The township and the Brandon Preservation Committee applied for a $900,000 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant to purchase the $1.2 million property, but received a letter Dec. 5 denying the grant. The […]
Brandon Twp.- Frank Genovese calls artificial trees ‘the plague? of the real Christmas tree industry. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture website, in 2000, the share of real Christmas trees was 39 percent, while artificial trees reached 61 percent of the market. However, Cathy Genovese, who co-owns Candy Cane Christmas Tree Farm with husband […]