When Andrea Almanza and her husband were going through a divorce this year, their youngest child, Jacob, was changed by the upheaval. ‘It was one of those situations that couldn’t be helped, but we were trying to handle it the best we could and our son’s behavior was really suffering at school,? said Almanza, who […]
Atlas Twp.- Township residents will have the opportunity to vote on Tuesday afterall. The sole issue on the Nov. 8 ballot for residents will be whether to recall State Representative Paul Scott (R-51). Numerous last-minute court challenges caused confusion and doubt to whether the recall would make it to the ballot. ‘The recall language was […]
Ortonville- The holiday shopping season kicks into high gear this month and area residents can find locally made, unique gifts by visiting the Brandon Boutique & Craft Show, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 12, at the Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School gymnasium, 300 South St. ‘This is your chance to shop locally for Christmas […]
Jim Gibson was having difficulty walking and what he describes as ‘heaviness? in his legs. The General Motors retiree saw an orthopedic doctor who told him he had flat feet and wrote him a prescription for inserts, but it didn’t work. The problem worsened, and he saw commercials for peripheral artery disease, but because of […]
A Brandon Township man who choked his wife and then fled from police will serve prison time. Howard John Dwyer, 48, was sentenced Oct. 20 by Sixth Circuit Court Judge Nanci J. Grant to 1 to 20 years in prison for assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, to which he […]
Brandon Twp.- Mark your calendars now for the 2011 Annual Business Expo, set for 5-8 p.m., Nov. 17, at the Brandon High School cafeteria, 1025 S. Ortonville Road. The public is invited to the family-friendly event sponsored by the Greater Ortonville Area Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free and activities for kids include face-painting, a […]
With the holidays quickly approaching, the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is in need of help, and not just with donations. ‘We are absolutely desperate for volunteers,? said OCEF President Karyn Thompson. ‘Everyone is under such stress that we are finding it really hard to fill some spots. It’s just rough.? On average, about 130 families […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer A 56-year-old Brandon Township man charged with sexually assaulting a township girl will soon be facing additional federal charges. Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Detective Dale Brown said based on results of a search warrant on a desktop computer and digital camera, John Edward Woolley will be charged with possession and […]
Duane Emery Kuerbitz, who pleaded no contest to sexually abusing the mentally incapacitated man for whom he was state-appointed guardian, was sentenced Oct. 20 to 6-and-a-half to 30 years in prison by Sixth Circuit Court Judge Rae Lee Chabot. Kuerbitz, 50, pleaded no contest Sept. 26 to one count of criminal sexual conduct, first degree, […]
Ortonville- A local business recently received state recognition for its efforts in restoring a home that is more than 150 years old. South Street Consignment, located at 92 South St. in the village and owned by Rob and Cathy Moran, was honored by Keep Michigan Beautiful with the 2011 Beautification Award. ‘The award is given […]