A Brandon Township resident who assisted a mentally ill woman who was being evicted, as well as several township deputies who brought to a swift conclusion a school shooting threats case were among those honored May 13 by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. Among the police officers recognized during the OCSO National Peace Officer’s Day […]
In the past 15 months, Melissa Groeneveld has lost more than half her body weight and gone from a size 36 pants to a 20. The owner of the Scruffy to Fluffy Pet Salon, 22 Ortonville Road, is barely recognizable to some clients and even family and friends after losing more than 200 pounds thanks […]
Brandon Twp.-A new bench at the library reflects the essence of the facility, as well as a beloved former librarian. The granite work of art was installed May 7 at the library, 304 South St., and features carved tomes at the base, as well as more on the actual seat. The bench memorializes Colleen Stringer, […]
I witnessed one of the most heartbreaking things I’ve ever seen in my life this past week and something I hope never to see again? a 6-year-old child standing next to a casket holding her mother, gazing at the woman who brought her into the world, but won’t see her grow up. She looked so […]
A 29-year-old Brandon Township man was arraigned on multiple charges after being involved in a road rage incident which ultimately ended with him attempting to evade arrest and being combative with police. Johnathan Bailey was arraigned June 5 on charges of reckless driving, driving while license suspended, second offense, and disturbing the peace in front […]
Ortonville- Expect an even bigger CreekFest this year? one that is monster-sized. The 12th Annual CreekFest is back with a 4-day celebration planned for June 18-21 and once again features a carnival, fireworks, beer tent, parade, musical entertainment, educational exhibits, and contests, as well as new attractions including the Shell Camino Monster Truck, which attendees […]
Brandon Twp.- When Emily Bretz returns to Australia on Sunday, she will have left her mark at Brandon High School. The exchange student, who was here for a 6-month stay, will leave an enduring legacy in the form of a peace pole installed June 3 at the school, which along with her name and country’s […]
An 18-year-old Oxford man who drove off the road last weekend, rolling his vehicle over while using a popular social media app on his phone, is expected to recover. According to an Oakland County Sheriff’s Office report, the man was driving eastbound in the 5200 block of Oakwood Road near Hurd Road, when he took […]
Doris McCarville is proud of her Irish heritage and has worked to keep Irish traditions alive in her family and community. Now she will be honored for her commitment. McCarville, a Brandon Township resident, has been named the honorary chair lady of the Motor City Irish Fest, set for June 19-21, at Western Graham Field, […]
Groveland Twp.- Two local firefighters were among those honored last month for their work in saving the life of a 53-year-old Holly woman in March. Firefighters/medics Dan Myers and Billy Starr, as well as Village of Holly Police Officers Craig Simpson and Heather Wolkow and Village of Holly Fire Sgt. Michael Mishler were recognized May […]