Former Village of Ortonville Clerk/Treasurer Mary Clark is facing trial after a motion to dismiss charges of willful neglect by a public officer was denied by 52-2 District Court Judge Joe Fabrizio on April 13. ‘We are disappointed,? said Attorney Josh West, who is representing Clark. ‘At this point, nothing is resolved and I expect […]
Three years after a tree fell on a truck traveling Sherwood Road in Brandon Township, killing a man, the Road Commission for Oakland County has settled a lawsuit filed by the victim’s family. RCOC Public Information Officer Craig Bryson said $25,000 has been paid to the estate of David Aaron Allen, killed when a dead […]
Brandon Twp.- Jason Muz wants to save the nearly 100-year-old barn that sits on a 2.5 acre lot at 2233 Hummer Lake Road, but time is running out. Muz bought the property about four years ago, unaware that it was not in compliance with zoning ordinances, which require that any accessory buildings on lots in […]
Ortonville- Village officials hope to acquire within the next two weeks the first of several homes they will demolish or rehabilitate as part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The Neighborhood Stabilization Program is a federal grant established in October. Oakland County is receiving 17.3 million through the program and last month, $491,932.92 was formally approved […]
Brandon Twp.- In Joe Boston’s backyard is a windmill, about 20 feet in height, with several long blades at the top. He uses the device to charge batteries for a backup sump pump, in an area where power is frequently lost during storms. Wind turbines haven’t swept across the township yet, but in anticipation of […]
Steve Koslowski started a charity golf tournament a few years ago driven by a desire to contribute to the building of a cafeteria at a Jamaica orphanage. With the cafeteria built, the Brandon Township resident is now focusing on roof repairs for the Swift-Purscell Boys Home, but has also turned his attention to the needs […]
Brandon Twp.- Two local residents are raising awareness about the Transition Towns movement and inviting others to join them on their quest to build community. Pam Bytner-Kilbarger attended a workshop in Ann Arbor on the Transition Towns Movement. According to transitiontowns.org, Transition Towns are communities working to respond to the challenges and opportunities of peak […]
The Brandon School District began accepting schools of choice applications for the 2009-2010 school year Friday, but even with several Pontiac and Flint schools closing, Pupil Services Coordinator Patti Dixon does not expect a dramatic increase in students. Brandon participates in the schools of choice 105 program and 105c program, meaning the district can accept […]
Brandon Twp.- In a move to save money, the township board approved voluntary pay cuts for the supervisor and treasurer. But less than a month later, the board has reversed the decision, citing state law. At their April 6 meeting, boardmembers voted 4-2 to rescind the voluntary pay reductions they voted for Supervisor Kathy Thurman […]
Ortonville- Village officials have been granted a two-week extension to answer a grievance filed by two terminated Department of Public Works employees. ‘We haven’t decided whether we will approve or deny (the grievance),? said Village Council President Ken Quisenberry. ‘It isn’t all yes or no, it can be anything in between. It can be negotiated.? […]