Groveland Twp.- A.J. O’Neil is boldly going where others in this area have perhaps gone many times before, but bringing with him a fresh new brew, and a book, too. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 21, at Bueche’s Food World, 400 N. Ortonville Road, the Hazel Park resident will be ready to share […]
Ortonville- Half of all registered voters in the village showed up to the Old Town Hall to cast their ballots Tuesday and overwhelmingly defeated a bond proposal for a wastewater treatment system. The final count was 486 no votes, or 88.20 percent, to 65 yes votes, or 11.80 percent. The 551 votes cast equals a […]
Brandon Twp.- The township board has unanimously approved a 1-year contract with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office with no increase in cost. The township will contract for 12 deputies, with a total cost of $1,603,501 for 2016. The township will be reimbursed $94,000 from the school district for the cost of a liaison officer. ‘I […]
Brandon Twp.-The township board has gained a new trustee, while the Ortonville Village Council has lost one. The township board voted 5-1 at their Nov. 2 meeting to appoint Liz Waters to the trustee seat vacated by the resignation of Ron Lapp last month. The appointment meant Waters had to resign effective immediately from her […]
As illegal drug use is on the rise not only nationwide, but in the state, county, and in this community, one Brandon Township resident is trying to break the stigma surrounding addiction. Scott Masi marched in the UNITE to Face Addiction event in Washington, DC last month, and now he will take part in Paradigm […]
Brandon Twp.-In November, the month in which Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, Karyn Milligan shares letters from grateful area residents assisted by the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund. ‘Thank you for the help with the security deposit on my new place. I would have been lost without you. Thanks again,? reads one. ‘Thank you to all your staff […]
Ortonville- Voters in the village will decide Tuesday the fate of a bond proposal for sewers. Officials are urging residents to make their voices heard, regardless of which way they vote. ‘This is one instance in which your opinion matters,? said Trustee Dan Eschmann during the village council’s Oct. 26 meeting. Council President Wayne Wills […]
Brandon Twp.-One of the most dangerous calls for police officers to respond to is a report of domestic violence. This week, deputies in the township responded to two such calls, in one case, forcing entry to a home to confront a suspect and ensure the safety of his victim. ‘We make a lot of domestic […]
Beth Morrison knows of many reasons women stay in abusive relationships’she hears them from the women who reach out to her for help. Christie (not her real name) stayed with her abuser, Nick, for more than a decade, being degraded, humiliated, shoved and choked. When she first met him in 1990 at a singles dance, […]
Brandon Twp.- The Brandon High School fall play is Morgan Barton’s dream production. For Director Jeff Malicke, it is a new challenge. But both believe audiences will enjoy a new take on ‘Pride and Prejudice,? with performances at 7 p.m., Nov. 12, 13, and 14 at the BHS Performing Arts Center, 1025 S. Ortonville Road. […]