Goodrich- It’s been 61 years since village resident Max Cantley witnessed the invasion of Okinawa from the deck of a battleship. At dawn April 1, 1944, American troops rushed ashore on the small Pacific islands south of the Japanese mainland. The 68 day battle was the largest amphibious invasion of the Pacific campaign and the […]
On May 2, school district voters will head to the polls to vote on a $73,400,000 bond extension for the Brandon School District. The funds from the bond extension will be used by the district for a variety of needs including, modernization of technology, construction of a new elementary school and construction of a new […]
Brandon Twp.-Fred Swan knew something was wrong. For more than 35 years the Sherwood Road resident traveled the wooded section of the tree-canopied, rural gravel road. ‘We drive Sherwood Road all the time,? said Swan. ‘We drove under that oak tree and just didn’t trust it. I knew it was going to give.? Swan’s concern […]
Brandon Twp.- It’s been 38 years since Donald Patrick first walked into a classroom in the Brandon School District. Now the local education icon, known for community dinners, establishment of the intermediate school concept and a lighthearted character says it’s time for a change. Patrick, 64, Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School principal, announced his retirement from […]
Brandon Twp.- It’s been 38 years since Donald Patrick first walked into a classroom in the Brandon School District. Now the local education icon, known for community dinners, establishment of the intermediate school concept and a lighthearted character says it’s time for a change. Patrick, 64, Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School principal, announced his retirement from […]
Groveland Twp.- Before the paving project is completed the rural landscape that boarders Groveland Road will be changed forever.. A $2 million county project to pave a mile stretch of Groveland Road between Barron and Jossman roads started last week sparking some rather significant tree cutting operations. About 300 trees along Groveland Road ranging in […]
Groveland Twp.- Two township officials are spearheading a long-term ban on sanitary landfills, within approximately 700 acres of prime real estate crossing both Groveland and Holly townships. A proposal to restrict and prevent the development of a solid waste landfill for at least the next 15 years has been offered by both Groveland and Holly […]
Groveland Twp.- Two township officials are spearheading a long-term ban on sanitary landfills, within approximately 700 acres of prime real estate crossing both Groveland and Holly townships. A proposal to restrict and prevent the development of a solid waste landfill for at least the next 15 years has been offered by both Groveland and Holly […]
Brandon Twp.-Bomb sniffing dogs were at Brandon High School early Monday morning following a bomb threat written on a high school bathroom wall. ‘There was a comment found on the wall late Friday, against an assistant principal,? said Michael Ferguson, Brandon High School principal. ‘We take all precautions in these situations. The investigation will continue.? […]
Goodrich- It’s been 61 years since village resident Max Canton witnessed the invasion of Okinawa from the deck of a battleship. At dawn April 1, 1944, American troops rushed ashore on the small Pacific islands south of the Japanese mainland. The 68 day battle was the largest amphibious invasion of the Pacific campaign and the […]