Groveland Twp.-Most parents have a story to tell about their child’s arrival. But township residents Mike and Carol Verville have three unique stories of how their children joined the family. All three are adopted? one daughter through private adoption, one daughter from China and a son adopted in November after the Vervilles were his foster […]
Brandon Twp.-About 4 percent of all Boy Scouts achieve the highest ranking of Eagle Scout. ZacYingling, a Brandon High School senior should reach that goal by the end of January. ‘Personally, just to show I’ve completed it will make me feel successful,? said Yingling,17. ‘I will be honored to receive it.? To be an Eagle […]
Brandon Twp.- Township officials may soon be asking for residents? input as they ponder cuts to services and a potential increase in the amount of mills levied. During a budget workshop meeting June 2, boardmembers discussed creating a survey to determine what township residents want. ‘They (residents) need to participate so we know what they […]
Brandon Twp.- Nathan Miller used to be sent to the principal’s office nearly every day, beginning in kindergarten. An angry child who lacked control over his emotions, he routinely had tantrums. He struggled with his academics, had no good friends, met with two different superintendents regarding his behavior and was close to being removed from […]
Ortonville- When Julie Graveldinger hears the news that someone she knows has cancer she, like many others, has often wished there was something she could do to make a difference besides offering prayers and support. Now there is another action she can take? and will? to fight cancer, and the same opportunity is being offered […]
Brandon Twp.- Supporters of a proposed township nature preserve took one step backwards Monday night. The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund declined an $800,000 grant sought by the township to purchase 80 acres of property for a nature preserve said board trustee Tom Stowell. ‘I don’t want anyone to think we’ve given up and the […]
If you have not yet received the flu vaccine due to a shortage and want to possibly prevent the flu, hurry now to one of the three Oakland County Health Division locations, where the ban has been lifted against giving the vaccine to healthy individuals. George Miller, manager of the OCHD, said the Center for […]
A 19-year-old Brandon Township resident has been arraigned on charges after attacking a former friend in the man’s house. Ethan Duane Schram was arraigned on one count of home invasion, first degree, a 20-year felony, as well as one count of unarmed robbery, a 15-year felony, on June 4 by 52-2 District Court Magistrate Mark […]
Ortonville- Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. The public is invited to do all of the above at the third annual Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville, a 24-hour event to raise funds to fight cancer and celebrate life, survivorship and hope. The relay begins at 10 a.m. June 19 at the Varsity Drive football field in the […]
As Brandon Township officials cut police positions due to a shrinking budget, concern is rising over where those deputies are serving and who is paying for it. Shortly before the township board unanimously voted during their June 7 meeting to eliminate both the desk officer at the Brandon substation as well as the school liaison […]