Groveland Twp.- Pam Nichols had two birthdays this year. The traditional one was Sept. 2, when she turned 62. The other was Aug. 18, when doctors gave Nichols, who was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia last spring, a stem cell transplant and the chance to celebrate future birthdays. ‘The doctor said everyday is […]
Ortonville- Michigan now holds the record for the most people who sought a ticket to get into Antiques Roadshow. Mike Gaylord says 27,000 people wanted their antiques and collectibles appraised at a taping of the show in Grand Rapids last month. Locally, if you have antiques needing appraisal, you can get it done for free […]
Ortonville- Department of Public Works employee Bill Prince was suspended for 30 days without pay effective immediately at Monday’s village council meeting. Councilmembers Aileen Champion, Kay Green, Harold Batten and Melanie Nivelt voted yes on the disciplinary action, while Council President Ken Quisenberry and Councilman Dan Eschmann voted no. Councilwoman Mary Kassuba was absent. In […]
A 19-year-old Brandon Township man is facing jail time after pleading no contest to multiple charges from a baseball bat assault last April. Nicholas Goff pleaded no contest in front of Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Edward Sosnick on Sept. 5 to third degree home invasion, two counts of assault with intent to commit great […]
Brandon Twp.- Verna Enerson describes her verde (green) chili as unique, with some ‘zing.? The dish, made with pork tenderloin, green chile peppers and chili powder, recently earned Enerson first place in the Michigan State Chili & Salsa Championship. The 60-something township resident will now head to Las Vegas for the 42nd Annual World Chili […]
Brandon Twp.- Rheumatoid arthritis has disfigured Rebecca Roberts? hands and feet, but it has never crushed her spirit and has even inspired her as a writer and artist. ‘I think the key is not to allow it to take over,? said Roberts, 65. ‘It’s your life, you have to pursue what you want to do. […]
The Brandon Blackhawks varsity football team improved to a perfect 2-0 record with a win on the road over the Clio High School Mustangs on Sept. 5. Dan Grost, sophomore running back for Brandon, scored on a 32-yard touchdown run and the extra point was kicked by Steve Cybulski, senior, in the third quarter of […]
Brandon Twp.- From ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone? to ‘The Diary of Anne Frank,? to ‘Fried Green Tomatoes? and ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,? the Brandon Book Club reads and discusses a wide variety of books. The club, created 10 years ago, selects 11 books every August and then reads one per month for the […]
Brandon Twp.- One vote. That was the difference in the number of votes cast Aug. 5 for Treasurer Linda Owen and a recount of voters? ballots performed Aug. 28 at Fire Station #2 on Sashabaw Road. Owen had requested the recount after she lost in the primary election to challenger Tyrone Beltramo by 25 votes. […]
Brandon Twp.- Sewer and water expansion, M-15 development, and natural feature preservation. Residents are invited to discuss these issues and more during a planning focus group meeting set for 7:30-9:30 p.m., Sept. 9 at the library, 304 South St., Ortonville. The meeting will be the last public comment period for the township’s master plan until […]