Brandon Twp.- Do you know a student worthy of recognition for their efforts to improve the lives of others or who has overcome obstacles in their own life? Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance is seeking nominations for Youth Recognition. Anyone can nominate a student who attends school in, or resides within the Brandon School District boundaries. […]
Brandon Twp.- Parents may roll their eyes when their child asks for Mom or Dad to read them the same story yet again, but Margaret Sclesky says the repetition of these tales are essential for children. She will relate why during ‘Reading with Preschoolers,? a free program for parents and caregivers including teachers and daycare […]
Brandon Twp.- The state board of education’s decision to replace the ACT college entrance exam with the SAT does not impact this year’s high school juniors or seniors and students planning to take the test in March can benefit from a seminar coming to the library. Sylvan Learning Center of Oxford will offer an ACT […]
Ortonville- Robert Renchik will lead the Downtown Development Authority in the new year, beginning by bringing information about the organization to the village council at their next meeting, set for 7 p.m., Jan. 26, at the township offices, 395 Mill St. Village Council President Wayne Wills said at the December meeting he would like a […]
Brandon Twp.- The new library director has arrived in town, welcomed warmly by staff and patrons, if not by the weather, which featured frigid temperatures compared to California, from whence she came. ‘I’ve been gone for 31 years and I am thrilled to be back in Michigan,? said Rebecca Higgerson, whose first official day at […]
Brandon Twp.- Township officials are seeking a second opinion on the speed limit for a section of M-15. The board approved a motion to request a speed study be conducted by the Michigan State Police on the stretch of M-15 between South Street and Glass Road. The board is specifically concerned with the area near […]
Brandon Twp.-Opening day for baseball is still months away, but Recreation Director Fred Waybrant is making plans now for improvements in the township for players and fans of the game. Waybrant will apply for at least two grants? one to be used for the Sherman Village Park, and the other for the Brandon Township Community […]
(Editor’s note: This is the second story in a continuing series on Religious Diversity Journeys. Ten Brandon Middle School students are taking part in the program and learning about various religions by visiting a different house of worship monthly. This story features Islam. Last week’s introductory story on the program, ‘There is no right way […]
Ortonville- You gotta have art. The Detroit Institute of Art’s motto applies everywhere and this spring, the world-class museum from the big city will bring their Inside|Out program to the village, transforming a rural town into an art showcase. ‘We scored this program because we are a charming town and have a beautiful background for […]
Brendan Hunter will visit a mosque this coming week. Last month, he went to church and in November, he went to a synagogue. The 12-year-old self-identified Lutheran isn’t having a faith crisis or searching for a new place to worship. What he seeks is education and a better understanding of others with varying beliefs, something […]