By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ortonville- Greg Normand has been waiting for direction as the coordinator of local cable station OTV. After 10 years, he may be about to get it. The village council unanimously approved hiring Jeff Malicke as a cable consultant during their May 24 meeting. If the township board also agrees to […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer A former Brandon student will serve four to 20 years in prison after threatening to kill all the teachers at the alternative high school. Christopher Thompson was given the sentence on May 20 by Sixth Circuit Court Judge Denise Langford Morris, after he pleaded guilty in March to making a […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The township could soon have three less deputies, as boardmembers contemplate cuts to the police budget. At a budget workshop meeting May 24, boardmembers discussed decreasing the police coverage provided by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office by one to three officers. Supervisor Kathy Thurman said the move is […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The township could soon have three less deputies, as boardmembers contemplate cuts to the police budget. At a budget workshop meeting May 24, boardmembers discussed decreasing the police coverage provided by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office by one to three officers. Supervisor Kathy Thurman said the move is […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- An 11-year-old missing boy who prompted a search by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office on May 14 that included 10 deputies from both Brandon and Independence townships, as well as alcohol enforcement, K-9, and aviation units, was found asleep under a deck May 14. According to police reports, […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The field of candidates for Oakland County Commissioner, District 1, stands at nine, with four of the candidates from this area. Ken Christie, Andrew Potter and Ken Quisenberry have announced they are running for the position, joining fellow area resident Beth Nuccio, who officially announced her candidacy in […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Oily hair is such a problem for some people that they make shampoos specifically formulated to remedy it. However, in the Gulf of Mexico, the ability of hair to collect oil isn’t being viewed as a problem, but as a solution. On April 20, an oil rig leased […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- In December 2008, Jackie Nowicki had a mammogram and once again, like she had annually for more than 10 years, she received the all clear. With no history of breast cancer in her family, and the discomfort of the procedure, it might have been easy to delay her […]
Brandon Twp.- The school district received three proposals last week for privatization of bus service. Superintendent Lorrie McMahon confirmed that three companies have submitted quotes for providing transportation in the district. These companies are: First Student, Inc., based in Cincinnati. According to www.firststudentinc.com, the company is responsible for transporting 4 million students to and from […]
Brandon Twp.- After months of discussion and difficult decisions, the school board has moved one step closer to finalizing a budget for the 2010-2011 school year, approving a list of cuts expected to save the district more than $3.5 million. ‘We have to do this,? said Superintendent Lorrie McMahon. ‘It has been forced on us […]