Last year, Brandon deputies responded to 148 calls for family trouble/domestic violence. Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Pete Burkett, commander of the Brandon substation, said some of these cases have clear-cut evidence, but many involve ‘he said, she said? scenarios that are difficult to prosecute. A new domestic violence ordinance unanimously approved by the township […]
A lawsuit filed earlier this year in Oakland County Circuit Court by June Wuopio against the Brandon School District has been moved to federal court. The case has been assigned to Sean Cox, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan and a preliminary trial date is set for July or August of […]
The most primitive country imaginable is the one Army Captain Justin Quisenberry says he is serving in. The 2000 Brandon High School graduate is nearing the end of his second deployment to Afghanistan. While home on leave last week, he spoke about the country and the progress made during Operation Enduring Freedom, the anti-terrorism offensive […]
Brandon Twp.- Low turnout at a town hall meeting isn’t deterring local officials from spreading the word on the dangers of teenage alcohol consumption. ‘We had a small turnout, but we have to start somewhere,? said Brandon High School Principal Michael Ferguson of the meeting held May 22 at BHS. ‘One of the things statistics […]
Ortonville- Flowers in vases, placemats, tablecloths and a few dozen menus adorned two large tables. Seated at the tables were diners, being waited on by a bevy of waiters and waitresses in aprons, notepads in hand, as well as trays carrying lemonade, popcorn, pizza and more. A restaurant scene, but with a twist? this ‘restaurant? […]
Tina Waite was devastated when her children’s dog ran away from their Brandon Township yard during a blizzard in December. Last week, she was thrilled to find the dog, a lhasa apso named ‘Gizmo,? outside of a home in the 5200 block of Oakhill Road. But her joy was shortlived. The people who reside at […]
Brandon Twp.- After years of planning, the grand opening of the Brandon Township Community Park will be celebrated at 11 a.m., May 31, at the park located at the corner of Oakwood and Hadley roads. ‘I’m looking forward to the residents coming out and seeing the park, and I will be available at the event […]
A poor economy and higher food prices have increased the number of families seeking assistance from the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund. But those factors are also straining the local food pantry. ‘We’re down to about three months worth of money to stay in existence,? said OCEF Treasurer Margaret Lee. ‘I suspect this is the worst […]
Brandon Twp.- In 17th century England, criminals would often confess before they were hung during public executions and publishers would print the confession on a broadsheet. ‘They couldn’t always get the confession, so they would make it up and you got the beginnings of mystery,? said Jamie Agnew, who has co-owned Aunt Agatha’s New and […]
Crystal Sirignano never expected to be pregnant with twins at 52. Even more surprising is that the babies she is eight months pregnant with are her grandchildren. “Every day I’m so amazed,” said Crystal, who is a surrogate for her daughter, Kendra Sirignano, and son-in-law, Aaron Simpson. “This is such a miracle. People say it’s […]