Brandon Twp.- Not normal. This is what Attorney Joe Viviano calls the situation that currently exists between his client, Mark Cherry, and the township. Cherry, the owner of Country Oaks Landscape Supply, 3967 Seymour Lake Road, has a consent judgement to operate his business in a residential area. He made a request last month to […]
Michael Daniel Girgenti pleaded guilty Dec. 9 to a charge of criminal sexual conduct, second degree, stemming from an incident involving an 11-year-old township girl in August. Girgenti made the plea in front of Sixth Circuit Court Judge Shalina Kumar. Under the plea agreement, he will serve three years in prison in addition to whatever […]
Brandon Twp.- This Christmas, there will be presents under the tree for one local family that had none last year. ‘I wish I would have asked for help last year,? says Melissa, a 46-year-old township resident and mother of five children ages 20 to 9-years-old. ‘We were scraping by and I was embarrassed and we […]
Ortonville- When Raena Kalfayan’s husband Mark was laid off from his job a year-and-a-half ago, they turned to OCEF for help to sustain their family. Soon, they found themselves using the assistance from OCEF to buy food for their two dogs, beagles named Sadie and Bentley, rather than for themselves. ‘There are a lot of […]
Brandon Twp.- Five applied, three were nominated, but only one emerged victorious. On Monday, the school board appointed Kevin McClellan to the trustee seat left open by Beth Nuccio, who has been elected county commissioner, district 1. The 5-1 vote came after some confusion and debate. Trustee Debbie Schummer began by nominating McClellan. Trustee Luke […]
Brandon Twp.- The school district plans to have a police liaison officer and an assistant superintendent again following school board approval Monday. The board unanimously approved the return of the assistant superintendent position after a 4-year absence. ‘Approximately four years ago, the position was eliminated,? said Superintendent Lorrie McMahon. ‘I believe the district needs to […]
A 20-year-old Brandon Township man will serve one year in jail after pleading guilty to felonious assault. Thomas George Shahin was sentenced Dec. 13 by Sixth Circuit Court Judge Martha Anderson. In addition to the jail time, he also received two years of probation and must participate in mental health treatment and anger management. According […]
Brandon Twp.- Less than a minute. That was the length of a public hearing regarding the budget Monday night when no residents spoke on the matter. About two hours later, after a year of workshops, debate, and controversial cuts, the General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2011 was adopted 5-2 by the board. Treasurer Terry […]
Ortonville- The skate park, replacement of a bridge, and the financial outlook for the village were among the topics of discussion at a village council study session Dec. 6. New Council President Wayne Wills called the study session to inform the council, which includes several newly elected members, on village issues. The Village Skate Park […]
Brandon Twp.- Just before the snow flew, three township roads received new gravel. Another 25 roads in the township will have to wait until spring when the weather clears. On Nov. 24, the Road Commission for Oakland County, using Tri-Party funds, graveled Stanton Road between Baldwin and Dartmouth roads. RCOC employees then put gravel down […]