Ortonville- Pat Guziak was sitting at her campsite at about 3 a.m. at the Relay for Life in Westland five years ago when she saw a woman in distress at the 24-hour walk to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Guziak walked up and asked her if she wanted to talk, and soon learned […]
Ortonville- Eight local fire departments responded last week to assist Brandon firefighters in extinguishing one of the largest fires ever in the township. The blaze began at about 1:03 a.m. June 18 and destroyed a building on property the village is in the process of purchasing at 255 Narrin Street. Atlas, Hadley, Groveland, Independence, Springfield, […]
Ortonville- Go, dog, go! The first annual Doggy Olympics to benefit North Oakland Animal Help (NOAH) will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 30, at Crossman Park in the village (located next to the township offices, 395 Mill St.). ‘Originally we were going to have a charity dog show, but being an Olympic […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board unanimously approved during their June 18 meeting a contract with the Teamsters Local #214 bus drivers and mechanics. The move avoided privatization, saved jobs in the community, and drew cheers from several bus drivers in attendance, including union steward Debbie Allen. ‘Debbie, we thank you for working with the board,? […]
Residents of the Brandon School District interested in serving on the school board are invited to an informational session planned for 6:30 p.m., Monday, June 25 at the central district office, 1025 S. Ortonville Road. The school board has three seats up for election this year? two four-year terms currently held by Debbie Schummer and […]
An 18-year-old man who assaulted family members and then barricaded himself from police last weekend has been arraigned on charges. Keyneal Toonay Alexander was arraigned on two counts of domestic assault and one count of resisting and obstructing police on June 16 by Sixth Circuit Court Magistrate Marie Soma. According to police reports, Brandon deputies […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board and Superintendent Lorrie McMahon have agreed to a 25 percent reduction in McMahon’s overall compensation. The reduction, expected to save the district between $30,000 to $34,000 annually, comes from the district not having to contribute to McMahon’s retirement fund and is effective immediately. ‘I can take advantage of state regulations […]
Brandon Twp.- A township family’s mobile home was recently destroyed by a fire that originated from a nearby charcoal grill. Township firefighters as well as Independence Township firefighters, responded to the blaze at about 12:34 p.m. June 14 in the 2300 block of Ironwood in the Sashabaw Meadows Mobile Home Park. Upon arrival, Brandon Fire […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board unanimously approved at their June 18 meeting the hiring of Janice Meek to be the full-time executive director of business services. ‘I am very excited to be part of the team in Brandon,? said Meek. ‘It’s a wonderful community and I look forward to continuing the excellent reputation for academics […]
Groveland Twp.? Michigan State Police are seeking tips in the recent break-ins of two homes and a business in the township. Troopers are investigating the breaking and entering of a business in the 1200 block of N. Ortonville Road that occurred on June 7. Two laptop computers and a pick-up truck were stolen, as well […]