Bob DePalma and David Ax had more than a million dollars wire transferred last week and it had nothing to do with winning the lottery. DePalma, the Groveland Township supervisor, and Ax, the township’s treasurer, were following advice from their auditor and protecting taxpayer money by requesting the funds be moved from the Clarkston Brandon […]
It was a wet Christmas for two Brandon Township residents. According to Oakland County Sheriff’s Office reports, Independence Township deputies responded at about 9:29 a.m., Dec. 25, to the area of Pine Knob and Waldon roads for a full-size van a passerby spotted submerged in a retention pond adjacent to the DTE Music Theatre. Independence […]
Brandon Twp.- Coast Guard Ensign Jamel Chokr has assisted in the rescue of fishermen and pilot whales, intercepted migrants and drug smugglers bound for the U.S., and provided protection for President Barack Obama. Day-to-day operations depends on intelligence received, said the 28-year-old recently while visiting family in Brandon Township. ‘We could be chasing down a […]
Brandon Twp.- The school district is planning nearly $1.5 million in cuts to the 2016-17 budget, but also recently received some potentially very good news about a dreaded pending expenditure. The board of education discussed at a Jan. 4 workshop a list of reductions that includes five full time teachers, consolidation of bus routes, trimming […]
Brandon Twp.- Supervision will be expanded at the police substation this spring. The township board approved by a 4-3 vote at their Jan. 4 meeting a motion to replace one of the patrol investigators with a lieutenant. The motion does not change the number of police officers contracted to serve the township through the Oakland […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board voted 6-0 at their Dec. 21 meeting to complete refinancing of bonds, saving the district about $12.4 million over the course of the loans. The board directed their financial adviser RJ Naughton and underwriter, Craig Taylor, to begin pursuing the sale of bonds and obtaining the lowest interest rate possible […]
Atlas Twp.-Christmas 2015 will be memorable for two major reasons for Jake Sanford and Tella Campbell. One, it is their son Brantlee’s first Christmas, and two, it was when their 3-month-old finally came home from the hospital. ‘We will never forget this Christmas,? said Jake, a 2004 Goodrich High School graduate, on Monday, just a […]
Brandon Twp.- Santa Claus arrived a few days early for George Stratton and his family. On Dec. 22, Sheriff Michael Bouchard, along with an entourage from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, pulled boxes full of wrapped Christmas gifts from a vehicle and walked up to the front door of the home Stratton, a veteran, shares […]
Brandon Twp.- The toys are everywhere and Christmas has yet to arrive. On Dec. 11, Karen Kukuk and Elizabeth Rheaume stand in a hallway at St. Anne Church, surrounded by toys? Barbie dolls, card games, coloring books, superhero action figures, Hot Wheels cars, Frisbees, Yo-Yos, Legos, and more. Items fall off tables as they pull […]
Brandon Twp.- The Brandon Fire Department warmed some hearts with sweet treats Dec. 12. After assembling 80 fruit baskets, Brandon firefighters delivered them to area group homes, carrying on a more than 20-year tradition. ‘The residents are very happy, I even had one approach me at McDonald’s on Sunday and thank me,? said Firefighter/EMT Paul […]