Groveland Twp.- Looking for a unique gift made locally? Michigan Alpaca Market & More offers a wealth of fiber products made from animals kept right here in the community. Judy Petrovich opened the store at 1305 N. Ortonville Road with Phil and Judy Maybee, who raise and keep alpacas locally at Pebblebrook Farm. ‘I love […]
Brandon Twp.- A public meeting Monday night in which district residents were invited to give input regarding the proposed closing of one school building and major changes to others drew less than 70 people, many of whom were district staff. The meeting was held Nov. 26 at the Performing Arts Center, 1025 S. Ortonville Road. […]
Brandon Twp.- Students in two classes here shared an extraordinary school day Nov. 16 with students around the world. ‘Are you ready to go global?? asked district music teacher Mike Medvinsky to students gathered in the ITEC (Instructional Technology Exploration and Collaboration) Center. The answer was a resounding ‘Yeah!? from Rachel Carman’s fourth grade Oakwood […]
After 35 years, a well-known member of the community is moving on. Bob Flath came to Ortonville in 1977 to make his home and a living as the village photographer’capturing area residents and events on film and then digitally as technology changed. On Nov. 26, during their regular meeting, the Ortonville Village Council unanimously approved […]
Brandon Twp.- Sharon Bergman knew there was something different about her child even before daughter Alair was born. Sharon’s pregnancy consisted of nine months of bedrest and in Alair’s infancy, she was unable to settle, would cry herself blue in the car, vomited frequently and couldn’t sleep without being held. Sharon carried her daughter unceasingly […]
Brandon Twp.- Police need the community’s help in solving a series of crimes that have occurred over the last six weeks in which objects are being thrown at moving vehicles. Two more incidents were reported Nov. 17, when deputies were called about 5:29 p.m. to the area of Seymour Lake Road and Sashabaw Road. The […]
Brandon Twp.- If the school board follows the recommendation of Steve Gaynor, next year Oakwood and Harvey Swanson elementary schools will house all kindergarten through third grades as well as all preschool and latchkey programs, Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School will house all fourth, fifth and sixth grade classes, and Belle Ann Elementary will be repurposed […]
More than 13,600 items were donated to the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund for the Thanksgiving distribution, helping to ensure that every family in the Brandon School District would have a holiday feast. ‘This is the community at work,? said OCEF Food Pantry Director Karyn Milligan on Monday, as she and OCEF volunteers prepared to distribute […]
Brandon Twp.- It’s all fun and games? until someone learns to read. Then it’s all fun and games and more fun. On Nov. 13, during Family Literacy Night at Oakwood Elementary School, kindergarten students in Amy Poole’s and Toni Schlaire’s classrooms were all smiles as they played games and read books with their parents. Some […]
How much can the Brandon School District afford to pay its teachers? With wages the major sticking point in contract negotiations with the Brandon Education Association, the Brandon School Board has announced they will use ‘fact finding,? a state process in which an administrative law judge will examine assertions from both district officials and the […]