Three members of a Brandon Township family were arraigned on assault charges after attacking some local teenagers last week in the township. Bryan Hanley, 44, was arraigned on three counts of felonious assault/assault with a dangerous weapon, punishable by up to four years in prison; Aaron Hanley, 18, was arraigned on one count of felonious […]
After two days of testimony, the trial of two Brandon Township teens came to an end when the 13- and 15-year-old boys entered pleas of no contest to two counts each of criminal sexual conduct, third degree. The boys, whose names are being withheld due to their age, pleaded no contest on May 2 in […]
Brandon Twp.- This community is not how Tim Palulian envisioned it when he was hired as the township’s building and planning director nearly 25 years ago. ‘I thought if we were lucky, we’d have 30 starts a year,? he said. ‘I thought we would maintain it as a very rural community. But it changed very […]
Ortonville- When Leslie Cox was married six years ago, there was no professional photographer at her wedding. It is her sole regret about the day. ‘We decided to feed our guests instead,? she laughs. ‘We were trying to save money, but it’s so devastating to not have the photos. After everything is done, that’s all […]
A rat mold, make-up depicting the Black Plague, and Christmas items. These are among the diverse projects Danielle Todd expects to show at the Oakland County Fair, set for July 8-13 at the Springfield Oaks County Park, 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg. Danielle expects to be up until at least 2 a.m. the night before the […]
Brandon Twp.- Residents with concerns about any number of state issues are invited to present them to local legislators during a community forum hosted by the Brandon School District, 6:30 p.m., May 16, at the I-TEC Center, 609 Ortonville Road. State Senator David Robertson and State Representative Brad Jacobsen will answer questions and share their […]
Brandon Twp.- Katrine Fossberg had to adjust to a few differences between America and her home country of Norway when she arrived here in late August. One of the first things she learned is that unlike in Norway, students here don’t call teachers by their first name. ‘We call all adults in Norway by their […]
A 24-year-old Auburn Hills man was arraigned on charges after he broke into a township woman’s home and assaulted her. Daryn Lane Dexter was arraigned on one charge of home invasion, first degree, as well as one charge of domestic assault on May 6, by 52-2 District Court Magistrate Mark Sadecki. Bond was set at […]
Brandon Twp.- The district will continue to accept unlimited numbers of schools of choice students in every grade for the first trimester. The school board approved three changes to the schools of choice guidelines during their May 9 meeting? a yearly review of the program after the September count; academic assessments for each new student; […]
Brandon Twp.- Update your style in a cozy, inviting atmosphere at the township’s newest salon, Creations Hair and Nails, 80 S. Ortonville Road. ‘Creations is where you can step into New York style with hometown friendliness,? said Tricia Guzman, owner and nail technician. ‘We want you to leave feeling refreshed and renewed. Service is our […]