Ortonville- The end of union representation for village DPW employees appears to be drawing near. The village council will vote on a settlement agreement at their June 22 meeting that would end an ongoing dispute with Kevin Booms over his termination as a Department of Public Works employee, as well as sound the death knell […]
Margaret Sullivan Keely, the Brandon Township resident and former Oxford High School teacher who introduced one of her students to her husband, a convicted sex offender later jailed on charges of sexually assaulting the girl, will not face any criminal charges. Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper confirmed Wednesday that the 93-day misdemeanor charge of failure […]
Brandon Twp.- After 10 years as the pastor of Seymour Lake United Methodist Church, the longest-serving full-time pastor in the church’s 135-year history is moving on. Debbie Line, who has helmed the church located at the corner of Seymour Lake and Sashabaw roads since her appointment in 1999, will give her last sermon there on […]
Brandon Twp.- H.T. Burt Principal Kristy Spann quotes the Greek philosopher Aristotle when talking about Lisa Gunnels. ‘Aristotle said we are what we repeatedly do? excellence is not an act, but a habit, and for Lisa, excellence is a habit,? says Spann. Gunnels was recognized for her excellence as an H.T. Burt special education parapro […]
Ortonville- The village has a new clerk. The council voted 6-1 at their June 8 meeting to hire village resident Heidi Barckholtz as the new part-time clerk at a rate of $17 per hour. ‘I am flattered and excited,? said Barckholtz, 36. ‘It’s a new opportunity and the village is important to me, so I […]
Brandon Twp.- A 20-year-old township man died as the result of a three-vehicle accident June 8 on Oakwood Road. Josh Tolan, a 2007 graduate of Brandon High School, died June 9 at Genesys Regional Medical Center, the day after the crash. According to police reports, at about 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Tolan was driving a […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board approved by a 6-1 vote a preliminary 2009-2010 budget for the district during their June 8 meeting. Boardmember Debbie Brady voted no. The project budget has expected revenues of $30,145,107, which combined with a fund balance of $4,415,478, leaves $34,560,585 available for appropriation as of July 1. Projected expenditures are […]
Margaret Sullivan Keely, the Brandon Township resident and former Oxford High School teacher who introduced one of her students to her husband, a convicted sex offender later jailed on charges of sexually assaulting the girl, will not face any criminal charges. Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper confirmed Wednesday that the 93-day misdemeanor charge of failure […]
Ortonville- Beets, Beats, & Eats kicks off for a fourth season from 6-9 p.m., June 12, at Crossman Park in the village. The event, held every Friday night through Sept. 4 at the park, features local vendors, musicians, and dinner. ‘It’s bigger and better than last year, with more things to do,? said Market Manager […]
Brandon Twp.- Area children will soon have a new reason to visit the community park at 1414 N. Hadley Road. A playground system valued at roughly $69,000 will arrive in the township this summer, to be constructed with the help of volunteers. ‘It’s going to be very exciting when it’s all done,? said Parks and […]