Ortonville- As co-owner of Papa Bella’s, Joe D’Anna spends a lot of time making pizzas, but one day a year, he turns his pizzeria at 425 Mill St. into a Christmas cookie bakery. On Dec. 13, he and 13 friends and family members spent about four hours baking 1,437 cookies, including 220 chocolate chip, 227 […]
El Ni’o will probably play the spoiler for a white Christmas. Dan Thompson, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in White Lake, is predicting no snow for Christmas this year, as well as a warmer and dryer than normal winter overall. ‘It’s not looking too likely to have a white Christmas,? said Thompson on […]
Ortonville-The village council welcomed a new trustee Monday night. At their Dec. 14 meeting, the council unanimously approved the appointment of Keith Dylus to the seat vacated by Liz Waters last month as she was appointed to the Brandon Township Board. Dylus has been appointed to serve as a councilmember until next November’s election. Dylus, […]
Ortonville-Looking for a last minute Christmas gift that doesn’t look last minute? Stop in to Mayhem Designz, 457 Mill St., and get a made-to-order present crafted by Drew Guirey. ‘A lot of items are custom and personalized,? said Guirey, who opened the shop downtown in June and is growing as word-of-mouth spreads. ‘We can attach […]
I found Christmas this week. I know, you’re probably thinking, ‘How can you miss it?? Christmas Day is almost here, shoppers are out en masse, decorations are everywhere. For weeks now, I have pondered and purchased gifts. We had our first Christmas celebration more than a week ago with family, we decorated our tree a […]
Brandon Twp.- The township board approved the 2016 budget by a 4-1 vote at their Dec. 7 meeting. Supervisor Kathy Thurman, Treasurer Terri Darnall, and Trustees Bill DeWitt and Liz Waters voted yes. Trustee Jayson Rumball voted no. Clerk Candee Allen and Trustee Dana DePalma were absent with notice. With amendments, the general appropriations act […]
Brandon Twp.- Linda Muiter-Carmean hopes to find forever homes this Christmas for some of the 100 cats and kittens, as well as five puppies waiting for adoption through the Devoted Friends Animal Society. “I have 12 kittens myself right now, they all range in age,” said Muiter-Carmean, president of the non-profit rescue that shelters abandoned, […]
Brandon Twp.-Hello and goodbye. The township board welcomed Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Dale Brown as the new Brandon substation commander this week. Brown is a familiar face as he served as a patrol investigator in the township from 2009-2013. ‘I am excited to be back and I look forward to serving the residents of […]
Brandon Twp.- A 51-year-old township man is in jail after attempting to capture video of his 15-year-old niece getting in the shower. The man, whose name is being withheld to protect the identity of his intended victim, has been arraigned on a charge of eavesdropping by using an electronic device, a 5-year felony. He remains […]
Brandon Twp.- Good golly, Miss Molly! Miss Molly’s Diner, 5500 Oakhill Road, opened Dec. 1 in the township and is already developing a fanbase. ‘We’re getting pretty attached to you guys,? says Gloria McLaughlin, as she and her husband, Jim, walk in the front door of the restaurant located in the Cracker Barrel plaza at […]