Brandon Twp.- Police are requesting the public’s assistance in solving three break-ins that occurred at a local business in the last month. A reward is offered for information leading to an arrest of a suspect in the crimes, which occurred at the Boat Bar, 2000 S. Ortonville Road. According to police reports, the first break-in […]
Playing in a major golf tournament is a dream for most golfers. It’s one that Bret Hartman will have the opportunity to make come true later this month. The 2001 Goodrich High School graduate finished in the top 12 at the Michigan PGA Professional Championship last year, qualifying him to play in the PGA National […]
Brandon Twp.- Samantha DeRosia received her high school diploma this past Wednesday, something that seemed out of reach for her at this time last year. ‘About a year ago, I didn’t think I would graduate,? said the 18-year-old. ‘It doesn’t seem real. My dad asked me how I feel to be graduating, and I am […]
Brandon Twp.- It turns out there really is a free lunch. And breakfast, too. For the first time ever, the Brandon School District Food Services Department will be able to offer free lunch and breakfast to members of the community this summer at Oakwood Elementary. Food Services Director Suzanne Evenson explained that the Michigan Department […]
This month, Josh Papineau, who has nine siblings, will become the first in his immediate family to earn a bachelor’s degree, and join his aunt as the only college graduates in the extended family. Papineau, a 2007 Brandon High School graduate, and his mom, Kathy Krivak, are examples of how hard work and determination can […]
Ortonville- A chalk-written message on the sidewalk in front of Harvey Swanson Elementary School on Wednesday read, ‘We will miss you Dr. Clemetsen.? While the message will fade away, exposed to the elements and the hundreds of small feet that cross over it every day, the sentiment won’t be erased from the hearts of current […]
Ginny Gentry is a cancer survivor. As such, the 81-year-old Brandon Township resident is eligible to walk in a special survivor lap to kick-off the 2012 Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville, planned for 10 a.m. June 16 to 10 a.m. June 17 at Varsity Drive Football Field, 209 Varsity Drive, Ortonville. The 24-hour walk is […]
Ortonville- CreekFest will be back next weekend and better than ever. After nearly being cancelled for 2012, the event is back from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., June 2 for its 9th year downtown, with new added attractions as well as old favorites. ‘It’s fun for the whole family, it’s why we live in Ortonville,? said Pam […]
Jessica Pete ran track in high school and college, but put running aside several years ago after finishing school. Now the 31-year-old first grade teacher at Belle Ann Elementary teacher is running again and fighting back against cancer, inspired by her late colleague and longtime friend Kristi Martin. Pete signed up in February for the […]
Brandon Twp.- Fourteen is the magic number. Consumers Energy had attained 207 applications as of May 23 from township residents who would like to be connected to natural gas service. The utility’s goal is to have 221 sign-ups in order to proceed with phase 1 of a natural gas main extension project. A deadline for […]