The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office presented its annual awards last week, with three employees from the Brandon substation recognized for superior work. Deputy Gary Godschalk, substation desk officer, received the Professional Excellence Citation. ‘Gary has done a wonderful job,? said Substation Commander, Sgt. Pete Burkett. ‘He is here everyday giving 150 percent, even after 37 […]
Brandon Twp.- When Supervisor Kathy Thurman asked 10 township residents applying in January for appointment to an open trustee seat whether they planned to run for election to the position this fall, all responded yes. At 4 p.m. Tuesday, as the deadline to turn in petition signatures passed, it was revealed that only two candidates […]
Brandon Twp.-A combined 54 years of experience will be lost to the township this month when two valued employees retire. Elections/Human Resources Coordinator Karen McArthur, whose career with the township began in 1976, and Mary Kassuba, who has been deputy supervisor since 1987, will have their last day at the township offices on May 21. […]
Brandon Twp.- Baseball fans around Michigan grieved the death this week of Ernie Harwell, the beloved long-time Detroit Tigers baseball broadcaster. Locally, township resident Ward Stoddard remembered Harwell as not just the voice of Tigers baseball, but as a great person and friend of his for four decades. ‘What I liked about him is that […]
Debra Buxbaum is celebrating this Mother’s Day with a priceless gift? a son who can breathe freely after 24 years of being sick, thanks to a double lung transplant. ‘There are no words to describe watching your son suffocate in front of you and all you can do is pray,? said Debra. ‘I believe in […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- A new group is forming to move development of the park forward in challenging economic times. An organizational meeting of the Brandon Community Park Club will be at 7 p.m., May 13, at the township offices, 395 Mill St. ‘Anyone interested in raising money to help fund park […]
Bill Kazmaier, 3-time ‘World’s Strongest Man,? will be in town this week. The 6?3,? 315-pound Alabama resident who first won the title 30 years ago, will promote health and fitness from 3-5:30 p.m., May 11, at Anytime Fitness, 250 N. Ortonville Road, then travel a short way down the road for a dinner in his […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer A ‘Silver Tsunami? will sweep over Oakland County soon. This natural phenomenon is predicted as the baby boom generation comes of age. The Oakland County Senior Advisory Council met May 3 and presented a year-long data study examining the social, economic, and quality of life impact that the wave of […]
Ortonville- The village council is seeking a less costly option to removing the traffic light that has operated at Mill and South streets for more than a quarter of a century. During their April 26 meeting, councilmembers discussed a proposal received from the Road Commission for Oakland County for removal of the existing signal. RCOC […]
Ortonville- Village officials are moving forward with plans to have the home located at 21 Church St. demolished. ‘Our attorney has indicated that it’s OK to proceed as soon as we get the asbestos abated and the gas lines removed,? said Interim Village Manager Larry Brown. ‘Hopefully it will be done by late spring.? The […]