Laten Terry, 3, sits quietly in a chair, scribbling on a piece of paper. Suddenly, he is up and pushing a swing, then moves quickly to pick up a pen, which he trades for chips before climbing into a play tunnel. His actions seem like that of any normally active toddler, except within a few […]
Brandon Twp.- Declining enrollment has plagued the district for several years now, but as the school board enters the final weeks of planning next year’s budget, a new challenge looms? the lack of a sinking fund. Such a fund would pay for building repairs and maintenance and unlike recent years, there will be no leftover […]
Brandon Twp.-The message sent to young volunteers at the Annual Youth Recognition Night was ‘U Rock.? Appreciative members of the community, including businesses, organizations, school administrators, librarians, senior citizens, hope the students received their thanks loud and clear. About 300 people attended Youth Recogition Night on April 24 at the Brandon High School cafeteria. Brandon […]
When Justin Walker lined up at the starting line of the 2014 Boston Marathon on Monday, it wasn’t an entirely new experience. He was about to mark his fifth running of the world’s most famous race, and his 61st open marathon overall. But while he had been here before, this marathon was different from all […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board approved at their April 21 meeting a 3-year superintendent contract for Dr. Matthew Outlaw. While the board was unanimous in their selection last month of Outlaw as the new superintendent, they were split on his contract. Treasurer Kevin McClellan, Secretary Chris Yuchasz and Trustees Debbie Brady and John Chartier voted […]
Ortonville- It was in the late ?90s that Alice Gajewski’s husband, Sylvester, saw a special sign outside of the Ortonville United Methodist Church. The sign was for a quilt show. He drove home and brought his wife, new to the quilting hobby, back to the church. ‘There was a whole basement filled with quilting women […]
Goodrich- Apple pie. Blueberry pie. Boston cream pie. Chocolate pie. Coconut cream pie. Chicken pot pie. Ice cream pie. All these pies and more, in all 102 pies and quiches and even cheesecake, will be found at the 12th annual silent pie auction, planned for 6 p.m., May 4, at the Goodrich United Methodist Church, […]
Ortonville- Despite snow this week, spring is here and on the horizon is summer and annual area events that accompany the season of sun and fun. Two of those events? CreekFest and the fireworks show? will be joined together this year. Mark your calendars to be in town June 19-22. CreekFest, which celebrates Kearsley Creek […]
Brandon Twp.- After 30 years, Bill and Barb Middleton have sold their berry farm, but the u-pick tradition in the community will continue with a new family. Carrie and Stacy Janiga, sisters, have purchased the Middleton Berry Farm with the support of their parents, Edwin and Elizabeth Janiga, and they will carry on farming the […]
Brandon Twp.- Green grass and flowers aren’t the only things that sprout in spring? yard sale and garage sale signs also begin popping up at this time of year. While the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund Rummage Sale is still months away, planned for Sept. 17-19, the hunt is on for volunteers to help organize the […]