Ortonville- Jeremy Benton will preach his first sermon as the pastor of Ortonville United Methodist Church, 93 Church St., at 10 a.m., July 10. Members of the community can welcome Benton at the 10 a.m., July 3 service, at which he and his wife Rachel will be present. ‘I am excited about the new opportunities […]
Brandon Twp.- At the beach, poolside, or in a hammock could all be choice spots to enjoy a book during warm weather. But whether it is summer, fall, winter or spring, if you love books, there is a place for you in the Seasoned Readers Book Club. The club was started about a year ago […]
Ortonville- The numbers are compiled: Thirty-six teams. Ninety-five survivors. More than 500 participants total, too many visitors to count and $78,144 raised in the battle against cancer. But the numbers tell only a small portion of the story of the fourth annual Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville. The 24-hour event, which took place from 10 […]
Brandon Twp.- Teachers will pay more of their health costs and accept a wage freeze under the terms of a new 18-month contract approved by the district and the Brandon Education Association. ‘We looked at finances from the state of Michigan and were looking hard at doing what is right for the students and all […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Last Sunday was the 2-year anniversary of Jacob Roedel’s kidney transplant. Jacob, now 10, will honor the memory of the man from whom he received the kidney when he attends the Josh Tolan Gift of Life 5K Run/Walk, which begins at 9 a.m., June 25, at Brandon High […]
Katie (Quisenberry) Allen, a 1996 Brandon High School graduate, dropped her husband, Erin, off at the scene of a wildfire June 8. Then she returned home with their daughters, Lana, 2, and Fiona, 6-months, and prayed. ‘I worry of course,? said Katie. ‘It was overwhelming? I am definitely proud of him, especially because he is […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- A healthy fund balance and public safety are the top priorities as township officials begin work on the 2012 budget. The township board had their first budget workshop of the year June 13. Supervisor Kathy Thurman said the workshop went well as the board discussed steps and moving […]
Brandon Twp.- The track at Brandon High School has been named. The school board approved at their June 13 meeting a motion to name the track after Gary Medland, who coached boys varsity track and cross country at Brandon for more than a quarter century. ‘It’s quite a humbling tribute,? said Medland. ‘It’s nice that […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Michael Tucker received unanimous approval from the school board Monday night to become the new assistant principal of Brandon High School. Tucker comes to the district with a long list of credentials and is excited to become part of the Brandon family. ‘I can’t wait to get started,? […]
Brandon Twp.- Tim Crain has had it with the condition of Granger Road. The potholes and washboarding are bad enough, but what really puts him over the edge is the dust. With the windows closed and the air conditioning on at his residence in the 1400 block of Granger, within a couple hours he can […]