Brandon man arraigned on fleeing, eluding charges

A 32-year-old Brandon Township man has been arraigned on charges related to an attempted escape from police last month. Jeremy Michael Heath was arraigned on a felony charge of fleeing and eluding, third degree, as well as a misdemeanor charge of receiving and concealing stolen property on July 17 at 52-2 District Court. Heath and […]

Tattoo artist now at Tranquility Spa

Groveland Twp.- Chuck Goodwin estimates he has given close to 10,000 tattoos in the past 10 years. Goodwin, 40, has always enjoyed drawing and began inking his own skin, as well as that of friends, as a hobby. During the past four years, he has become more serious and is now pursuing a career in […]

‘Cruise to Ortonville? classic car show

Ortonville- Jim Sutton has been interested in classic cars since he was 11-years-old and his father drove a ?59 Chevy. Sutton, now 50, owns a 1970 Chevelle SS, the same car he owned when he was in high school. He will take this car to the Cruise to Ortonville classic car show Aug. 3, which […]

Local youth find home outdoors Adopt-a-Camper program

Under a canopy of towering trees providing shade from a sunny blue sky, Megan Stoddard clutched the ends of a rope in each hand. Precariously balanced on a cable, strung low to the ground between two trees, she began taking steps. The 14-year-old, who will be a sophomore at Brandon High School this fall, smiled […]

Homemade education

Brandon Twp.- The reason families choose to homeschool varies. For Tracey and Andy Burns, the decision was made through prayer and research into the best way as Christians to educate their children. Teresa Cannon decided to homeschool because she lived in a large city when her daughter was preschool age and didn’t care for the […]

Date set for public hearing on township recreation fee

Brandon Twp.- Without public input, it is difficult to know what the community feels is a fair non-resident recreation fee, says Township Supervisor Ron Lapp. To learn township residents? opinions on the matter, a hearing has been set for 7:30 p.m., July 31, at the Brandon Middle School cafeteria, 609 S. Ortonville Road. ‘We just […]

Pastor found shot in vehicle in Groveland

Groveland Twp.- A nationally known religious leader was found mortally wounded in his vehicle on Hawley Road south of Grange Hall Road on Wednesday. Autopsy results were not available as of presstime, but Michigan State Police Sgt. Gary Muir said it appeared Roy McLaughlin, 57, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A gun registered to […]

School district liaison officer future uncertain until October

Brandon Twp.- School district officials don’t expect to know until October if they will receive more revenue from the state, but a significant increase seems unlikely, based on what Interim Superintendent Lorrie McMahon says she is hearing from Lansing. McMahon says it would likely take an increase of at least $100 per student in order […]

Outing swings $7K for burn center

For the second year in a row, the Brandon/Atlas Golf Outing has raised $7,000 for the University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center. The funds, donated by dozens of individuals and businesses participating in the event, will be used for prevention and community outreach programs, including a burn camp for children. ‘If only they (donors) could […]

Brandon man, teacher wife charged in student assault

A 64-year-old Brandon man who is a registered sex offender has been charged with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl after being introduced to her by his wife, an Oxford High School teacher. William Arthur Keely was arraigned in 52-2 District Court on July 3 on multiple charges, including three counts of child sexual abuse activity, […]