It wasn’t his best performance, but running the Boston Marathon April 18 was one of the best experiences of Don Brewer’s life. ‘I would call it the worst performance of my life, but the best weekend,? said Brewer, a Goodrich resident. ‘For somebody like me, there’s no way to be disappointed in the outcome.? The […]
Groveland Twp.- Last May, Danell Duff had an annual physical and was deemed in great health. Less than three months later, she was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer. In between those two events, Duff signed up for the Cancer Prevention Study-3 during the Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville, unaware she was about to fight the […]
Brandon Twp.- Dana DePalma was appointed as a township trustee Monday night by a vote of 5-1. DePalma, a township resident since 2003 and certified public accountant, will complete the term of former trustee Bob DeWitt, who moved from the township last month. The term ends November 20, 2012. ‘I am excited and looking forward […]
The trial of two Brandon Township teens accused of sexually abusing younger boys is set to begin at 9 a.m., April 29, in front of Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Mary Ellen Brennan. The suspects, ages 13 and 14 at the time of the alleged crimes, are each charged with four counts of criminal sexual […]
Brandon Twp.- Teachers and administrators in the district are united in their opposition to Governor Rick Snyder’s proposed cuts to education and both groups say their focus is on students. However, they differ in what needs to be done to achieve the goal of obtaining the best education possible for Brandon kids. During a Brandon […]
Some local citizens who immigrated here from England reflected this week on the British royal family and the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The media coverage and American interest in the wedding, planned for April 29, was surprising to Jonathan Smyth. ‘America has British roots, but it’s interesting how they have taken a […]
Ortonville- Jenny and Tom Roberts? combined 220-pound weight loss gained them an invitation to the Oprah Winfrey Show. The village residents drove to Chicago on Tuesday with plans to be in the studio at 6 a.m. Wednesday for the taping of a show that is expected to air within the next week or two on […]
Ortonville- Pond Street may get a much-needed facelift soon. Pond is a fairly short village road at roughly 550 feet, said Village Manager Larry Brown, but one that is heavily used? the post office is located off it, as well as Fire Station #1. Additionally, Pond Street is the heart of many gatherings in the […]
Ortonville- Public fighting is not allowed in the village, or anywhere in Brandon Township, even among willing participants. Oakland County Sheriff’s Sgt. Pete Burkett, Brandon substation commander, said police have received three separate reports of kids organizing fights in public areas, including the Sherman Village Park located at the corner of Ball and Cedar streets, […]
Brandon Twp.- Detective Dale Brown, the patrol investigator assigned to the township police substation, has been cited for professional excellence by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Awards Council. Brown, who investigated more than 100 cases in the township last year, was nominated by Sgt. Pete Burkett, Brandon substation commander. ‘He has done an exceptional job […]