Ortonville- A 20-year-old Brandon Township man is facing at least two years in prison after threatening several people with a gun. Thomas George Shahin was arraigned Oct. 1 at 52-2 District Court on one count of felonious assault, a 5-year felony, and one count of possession of a firearm during commission of a felony, which […]
Ortonville- When a loved one dies, there are sometimes family or friends who are not able to attend the funeral or memorial service. Perhaps they live far away or are too frail to travel. Whatever the reason, there is now an option for the bereaved who can’t attend a funeral or memorial service arranged by […]
Two Brandon Township youths, ages 13 and 14, are facing felony life sentences after allegedly sexually assaulting three younger boys. The assaults began in September 2009 in the Sashabaw Meadows Mobile Home Park and were perpetrated against a 7-year-old, 9-year-old, and 10-year-old. Police are investigating the possibility of more victims. ‘As much as we see, […]
Editor’s note: Make a Difference Day is Oct. 23. This is the first in a 2-part series about ways you can make a difference by volunteering in your community. This week, learn how you can help through O.A.T.S. and the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund. Next week: Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance and Genesys Hospice. Brandon Twp.- […]
Brandon Twp.- Calls for police service in the township are up, but as cuts are made to officer positions, residents can expect service to go down. ‘As we cut personnel, service is going down a little,? said OCSO Sgt. and Brandon Substation Commander Pete Burkett. ‘Property crimes are on the back burner as we are […]
Editor’s note: The 20th anniversary of Make a Difference Day is today, Oct. 23. This is the second in a series about ways you can make a difference by volunteering in your community. This week, learn how you can help through Genesys Hospice and Mid-Michigan Therapy Dogs. To see last week’s featured volunteer opportunities, go […]
Brandon Twp.- Amy Leinenger’s daughter’s 12th birthday was Tuesday, but due to financial hardship, the single mom had to tell her pre-teen that she couldn’t afford to buy her a gift. ‘I feel so bad,? said Leinenger. ‘I told her we can have cake… As a parent, it feels really horrible when you’re not able […]
Brandon Twp.- There are more than 160 private roads in the township. Property owners on those roads are left to decide how to maintain them? who plows the snow in the winter, who grades the road in the summer, how often work is done, how much to pay for the work. In theory, it would […]
Otonville- The cable has been tabled. At the village council meeting Oct. 25, councilmembers voted 5-2 to postpone a decision on what to do with $70,000 in surplus cable franchise fees. The tabling of the issue followed a failed motion to approve the transfer of $60,648 in cable franchise fees from the designated cable fund […]
Brandon Twp.- Art imitates life in the upcoming Brandon High School play, ‘Spotlight on Broadway III,? set to take the stage at 7 p.m. on Nov. 11, 12, and 13 at the BHS Performing Arts Center, 1025 S. Ortonville Road. The production is to be Director Cathy Ciesielski’s last hoorah, as she retires next June […]