Brandon Twp.-On Thursday morning Oakland County Sheriff Sgt. Pete Burkett was visiting about seven area merchants to discuss signing an agreement to not sell K2 or any other synthetic designer drugs. ‘We’ve had several reports from parents of youth regarding the use of K-2,? said Burkett, commander of the Brandon Township Substation. ‘The community and […]
Goodrich-By a 7-0 vote on Monday night the board of education agreed to a contract with the new district superintendent, Scott Bogner. Bogner, 50, agreed to a 3-year contract and will earn $130,000 per year. He will also receive a $4,000 per year annuity. In the 2011-12 school year Bogner earned a base wage of […]
According to a report issued by Realcomp, a realtor-owned multiple listing service that supplies first-rate data services, support and instruction to the real estate industry, home prices jumped in both Atlas and Groveland townships during the first quarter of 2012 compared to 2011. Home prices in Brandon Township dipped over the same first quarter.“The average […]
John Brice is still buzzing after what he found in a tree near the Brandon Fire Station on South Street. ‘I estimate the swarm of bees to be about 30,000 to 35,000,? said Brice, an Oxford resident and bee keeper. ‘The swarm weighed about 6 pounds and I really needed to add them to my […]
Ed Burns joined the Marine Corps on Feb. 7, 1946. In order to enlist, he lied about both his name and age. When his parents found out what he had done, they were angry, but eventually signed a letter giving their consent so Burns could remain in the Marines. He served in China and returned […]
Atlas Twp.-Township officials are confident that residents will have lower home insurance rates and outstanding fire protection. According to township officials, following an extensive fire department audit earlier this year, an ISO rating of 5/8B was awarded to the township. Previously, the township’s ISO rating was 9/10. The ISO scale for fire protection ranges from […]
Goodrich-Construction of The Pines Assisted Living Facility recently moved forward. In January 2011 the village council voted 5-0 approving a planning commission recommendation for a zoning amendment from low density residential to commercial in the central business district of the village. The change to approximately five acres just north of Oxford Bank on State Road […]
Goodrich-An apparent error in accounting between architects and a construction management team responsible for the district’s $15.4 million bond project has been resolved. ‘We were never short $1 million,? said John Fazer, district superintendent on Monday night. ‘There was never any money missing. We did have to scale back; however, we met every requirement of […]
Goodrich-On Monday night the school board voted 6-0 to issue pink slips to 17 district teachers. Linda Jackson, board vice-president, was absent. ‘We’re actually looking to reduce the staff by 8.5 (teachers),? said John Fazer, district superintendent. ‘Due to contract requirements and potential bumping options, we have notified more (teachers) than needed to start. The […]
Goodrich-Two Martian athletes are on their way to the state track meet in Grand Rapids on June 2. Goodrich High School Senior Ben Ruff, 18, won the one mile on May 18 at the regional track meet held at Northwestern High School with a time of 4:30. He followed up with a time of 4:27, […]