Brandon Twp.- Ed Albertson has been recognized as having the ‘Heart of a Champion.? A resident of the township for 28 years, Albertson received the honor Oct. 17 in Lansing at the Michigan Library Association’s annual conference. He is only the second recipient of the award, established in 2012 to recognize a library supporter who […]
Brandon Twp.- Lorrie McMahon will be stepping down as the superintendent of the Brandon School District at the end of this school year. The school board accepted McMahon’s resignation at their Oct. 21 meeting. ‘It’s been an honor working with you, you’ve done a really good job considering,? said School Board President Kevin McClellan. ‘You’ve […]
Joe Constable has an extra special role in a popular cable tv show airing Sunday, but it’s doubtful anyone will recognize him. The 1996 Brandon High School graduate is one of the primary zombies on ‘The Walking Dead,? scheduled to air at 9 p.m., Oct. 27, on AMC. Constable portrays a zombie that has been […]
What does it take to survive a 40-foot fall from a tree stand? Factors may include youth, good basic health, a strong will to live, family support, and luck. Whatever the answer, Jeremy Shellnut had what it takes, and then some. The 41-year-old suffered a collapsed lung, broken ribs, a fractured pelvis and severe head […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ortonville- Every Halloween, hundreds of trick-or-treaters descend on the village seeking candy. This year, the holiday will be extra special, with events, thrills, and amenties added for not only young goblins, but also for teens and parents. ‘This will be the greatest Halloween in the Village ever, until next year […]
Brandon Twp.- Neighbors of Charles Patrick Leppan in the Clarkston Lakes Mobile Home Park expressed disbelief on Tuesday morning that an accused murderer had been living among them. ‘Are you (expletive) kidding me?? asked a woman who resides on Cherry, upon being informed her neighbor had been arrested for murder. ‘My kids play with their […]
Bot is a 10-week-old black kitten with one eye, looking for a home and people to love her. The kitten will be available for adoption this weekend, as well as many other animals, at Pet Supplies ‘Plus,? 22 N. Ortonville Road as the store celebrates National Pet Adoption Month. Bot had to have surgery to […]
Ortonville- Anywhere from 100,000 to 300,000 children are forced into the sex trade every year in the United States, according to an estimate by ECPAT International. The average age of a prostitute when they enter the sex trade is 13-years-old, said Kathy Maitland, Southeast Michigan Director of the Michigan Abolitionist Project. ‘It’s child abuse,? she […]
Brandon Twp.- For the past two years, the school district has suffered the loss each fall of about 90 students. This year, that number has doubled. ‘We are down 187 students from last year at this time,? said Superintendent Lorrie McMahon on Wednesday. ‘That is twice what we anticipated. It’s pretty harsh.? Count day was […]
Brandon Twp.- Two fatal accidents at the same location on M-15 in the township within five months of each other have residents and officials concerned. Township Supervisor Kathy Thurman said she and Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Pete Burkett will be contacting the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Traffic Improvement Association regarding the safety […]