Brandon Twp.- Shawn Force knows about sudden, traumatic loss. In 1997, Force’s sister took her own life. ‘I learned about suicide and the causes,? says Force. ‘There are so many whys? ‘why didn’t they come to me for help, why didn’t I see it happening, why did I go to work that day, why didn’t […]
Brandon Twp.- Oakland County Sheriff’s Office detectives are seeking two suspects in a larceny from an auto and four counts of fraudulent use of a credit card. According to police reports, on May 4, a Brandon deputy responded to the 200 block of Howland Pines for a report of larceny from an auto. The complainant […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Jodi and Todd Dowedite rescued Rufus, an adult German Shepherd mix, and Mulligan, a lab mix, from an animal shelter in 2006. A week ago, the dogs returned the favor? alerting their family to a fire that was consuming their home’s attached garage and spreading to the house […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ortonville- The seventh annual CreekFest features more attractions than ever before. The Downtown Development Authority-sponsored event, set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 6, in downtown Ortonville, celebrates waterways in the village and Brandon Township, primarily Kearsley Creek. ‘It’s going to be a fun day for promoting local businesses, family and […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- When Karl Adam participates in a chess tournament in Sweden next month, he will be up against what some people might think are tough obstacles. He must announce his moves in German. He will likely face some tough Russian competition. He must learn the names used in place […]
A 40-year-old Brandon Township man who fled police will serve one year of probation. Kenneth Scott Harrington was sentenced May 15 on the charge of fleeing and eluding, third degree and also received 40 hours of community service. He pleaded guilty to the charge on April 15. According to police reports, a Brandon deputy on […]
Wanted: Opinions on trash and recycling. Brandon and Groveland Township officials are hoping residents will respond to surveys regarding waste hauling in the area. The opinions of Brandon and Groveland Township residents are still being sought regarding waste hauling and recycling services in the area. Both municipalities have posted surveys on their respective websites, www.brandontownship.us […]
Brandon Twp.- Raena Kalfayan lost her best friend, her grandmother, to cancer four years ago. The heartbreaking loss, difficult enough, was made harder to bear because it likely could have been prevented if her grandmother’s cancer, which originated with a bowel tumor, had not been misdiagnosed for seven years. ‘You know your body and when […]
A student from Denmark and one from Germany attended Brandon High School for the 2008-2009 school year and stayed with host families in the area. They shared some of their thoughts on the experience prior to leaving for home. Name: Line Flaga Age: 17 Hometown: Jyllinge, Denmark What has been your most memorable experience during […]
Former Ortonville Clerk/Treasurer Mary Clark has pleaded no contest to charges of willful neglect of duty by a public officer. Clark made the plea May 21 in front of 52-2 District Court Judge Joseph Fabrizio. Sentencing has been set for 3:30 p.m., July 9. Clark served as the Ortonville clerk/treasurer from 2003 until she resigned […]