Man charged in home invasion, domestic violence

A 39-year-old Brandon Township man has been arraigned on charges of home invasion and domestic violence. David Earl Greer, Jr. was arraigned Aug. 25 by 52-2 District Court Judge Kelley Kostin on one count of home invasion first degree, a 20-year felony, and one count of domestic violence, a 93-day misdemeanor. According to police reports, […]

Orange barrels on the way: Paving projects set for village streets

The mean streets of Ortonville will receive some kindness soon. Weather cooperating, South Street will be repaved on Thursday from M-15 to the bridge just north of the library, said Village Manager Larry Brown. On Friday, Narrin Street between Mill and Myron streets and Ball Street between Cedar Street and the bridge will also be […]

Man arraigned in sexual assault of Brandon Township child

A 42-year-old man staying at a residence in the Clarkston Lakes Mobile Home Park after he tattooed the homeowner has been arraigned in the sexual assault of a child who was being babysat there. Michael Daniel Girgenti was arraigned Aug. 23 on one count of criminal sexual conduct, second degree (person under 13) in front […]

Local stars in ‘Roadkill: A Love Story?

Brandon Twp.- Filming a movie isn’t always glamorous. On a warm, rainy Tuesday earlier this month, Director Raphael Buechel stands under an umbrella held by an assistant and adjusts a camera. A few other crewmembers of the movie, ‘Roadkill: A Love Story? huddle nearby on the edge of Oakhill Road near Leece Road. Sitting inside […]

Local stars in ‘Roadkill: A Love Story?

Brandon Twp.- Filming a movie isn’t always glamorous. On a warm, rainy Tuesday earlier this month, Director Raphael Buechel stands under an umbrella held by an assistant and adjusts a camera. A few other crewmembers of the movie, ‘Roadkill: A Love Story? huddle nearby on the edge of Oakhill Road near Leece Road. Sitting inside […]

‘What a road he has taken…?

Brandon Twp.- Julie Boadway was one of many football fans in the stands Aug. 28, watching the Brandon Junior Blackhawks on their way to an easy home win over the Lapeer Steelers. Suddenly, it became more than just a game as she saw the boy wearing jersey #31, her son Matt Beaudry, take to the […]

Survey:don’t reduce services, don’t increase millages

Brandon Twp.- A recent township survey found an overwhelming number of respondents agree that police services are very important, but only half of them would be willing to pay an additional $28 per year to keep from reducing the number of officers. These were among the clearest results of a township fiscal priorities survey distributed […]

Three-year township budget plan takes shape

Brandon Twp.- After several months of workshops, a three-year budget plan was rolled out during the township board’s latest strategic planning meeting Aug. 30. Boardmembers ticked down a list of multiple changes aimed at saving close to $500,000 over the next three years, which includes alterations to nine line items in revenue, and 56 expenditure […]

Brandon Township cable review, evaluation complete

Brandon Twp.- The local cable station, OTV, and its staff including Coordinator Greg Normand, has received an evaluation that is mostly positive. The review of the cable access station was conducted by Jeff Malicke, the Brandon High School broadcasting teacher, earlier this summer and Township Supervisor Kathy Thurman released the report this week. ‘We feel […]

Groveland Township eyes policing options

Groveland Township officials continue to explore their options for law enforcement, and will now also consider consolidating fire services with other area townships. Township Supervisor Bob DePalma plans to meet with officials from Rose Township, Holly Township and the Village of Holly at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 23, at the North Oakland County Fire Authority, 5051 […]