Once upon a time… a long, long time ago (OK, a few, two, weeks ago), in the kingdom of Allendale (Grand Valley State University), there was a princess named Katie who called her mother (the queen), who lived far, far away. ‘Guess what, Mom?? ‘What?? ‘I read The Hunger Games today!? My 19-year-old college sophomore […]
Ortonville- Willow Pointe Flowers & Gifts has bloomed in four decades in business. Herb and Grace Geisler are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their store, which first opened as Mill St. Fleur Shoppe in the village (where Brandon Underwriters is now located) on March 1, 1972. A year later, the couple moved into their current […]
A 45-year-old Brandon Township man has been arraigned on charges after pointing a loaded gun at a woman and threatening to kill her, her children, her friend and her ex-husband. Scott Matthew Cohorst was arraigned March 21 on two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon in front of 52-2 District Court Judge Kelley Kostin. […]
Groveland Twp.- Pastor Jim Van Dellen saw average church attendance more than double during his ministry in Lake Orion. Now, he hopes to see similar results at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 270 Grange Hall Road, where he is the new pastor. ‘I know the congregation has plateaued and I was hoping the Lord might […]
A 23-year-old Clarkston man is expected to make a full recovery from serious injuries he sustained in a head-on crash on M-15 Monday. According to police reports, the crash occurred on Ortonville Road south of Oak Hill Road in Independence Township around 7:16 a.m., March 19 when the 23-year-old, who was driving a 2010 Mazda […]
Heavy rain is suspected to be the cause of a power outage in the area on Monday. Power was out for about 2-and-a-half hours’from roughly 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 6, affecting 2,300 customers of DTE Energy in Brandon and Groveland townships and the village of Ortonville. DTE Spokesman John Austerberry said Tuesday […]
The face of Madison Chind will be seen by thousands of visitors to McDonald’s restaurants in Detroit and surrounding areas this month, including the Ortonville McDonald’s. The little girl’s winning smile, dimpled cheek and bright blue eyes are enough to draw anyone’s attention to the paper image that lines McDonald’s trays. But what may be […]
Brandon Twp.- Investing, the stock market, IRAs, 401ks, bonds, CDs’it can all seem overwhelming. How much will you need to retire? What about your child’s college education? A new, free series being offered at the township library, 304 South St., can help you sort through the confusion and assist you in making sound financial decisions. […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board is once again considering the privatization of custodial services. During the March 6 finance committee meeting, Superintendent Lorrie McMahon said school board members agreed to put out a request for proposals, seeking bids from private companies offering custodial services to the district. ‘We are looking into the privatization of custodians,? […]
Every year, Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance recognizes young people who make a difference in the community as volunteers or through acts of heroism. ‘The BGYA volunteers make a huge difference in our community,? said Fran Hotchkiss, BGYA youth recognition chairperson. ‘Volunteers really lighten our load and we appreciate them and the positive difference they make […]