Spring catches
Ben Ohmer and Jonathan Cain fishing on the Goodrich Mill Pond. On April 27, trout statewide, inland walleye and northern pike will open in the lower peninsula. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
The mystery games before the mystery game
I’ve written before about my love of mysteries. I’ve been a reader of mystery novels for a long time, and I love mystery games and puzzles. Even as a kid, Scooby Doo was one of my favorite cartoons, and I’ve been known to listen to the version of the theme song by Simple Plan on […]
Brandon Schools provide timeline for summer 2024 bond projects
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the Monday night meeting, Brian Smilnak, project architect for the Brandon Schools bond, provided a summer 2024 timeline to the board of education. The big projects outlined for the summer include exterior door replacement, middle school flooring replacement, pool construction, the high school auditorium lights and sound […]
Superintendent provides update on Brandon School strategic plan
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on Monday night, Brandon school district superintendent Carly Stone provided the board of education with an update on the strategic plan. The district circulated a survey, and held an open strategic plan forum over the past few months. “Everyone is aware we are engaging […]
Bruce A. White
Bruce A. White August 11, 1934 – April 19, 2024 Bruce was born, in Toledo, Ohio, to Anthony Joseph and Mary Rose (Rozsa) White. He studied art in Detroit. For 45 years, Bruce worked as a product illustrator, mostly for the automobile industry, winning many awards. Bruce loved fly fishing tying hundreds of his own […]
Rob Prater
PRATER, Rob R.; born on January 23, 1953 in Pineville, Kentucky to Warren and Pearla Prater; of Ortonville formerly of Clarkston; entered eternal life April 14, 2024 at the age of 71; husband of Charlotte for 43 years; father of Heather Prater, Gayle (Rick) Schleben and Tina (Jason) Parry; grandpa “Poppy” of Delaney (T.J.) Falkenhagen, […]
Leona Irene Anderson
ANDERSON, LEONA IRENE of St. Helen, Michigan formerly of Ortonville, Michigan: died on April 11, 2024. She was 91. Leona was born March 12, 1933 to the late Leonard Melvin and Madeline Isabelle (nee: Christy) Fall. She married Carl Anderson, Jr. in September of 1953, he preceded her in death October 25, 2013. She is […]
Anne Konkle
KONKLE, Anne M.; born July 26, 1935 in Pontiac to Frederick and Dorothy Slavin; of Grand Blanc formerly of Clarkston, Waterford and Ortonville; passed away on April 12, 2024 at the age of 88; preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Darrell; mother of Theresa (Jim) Walls, Dave (Beth) Konkle, Greg (Laura Taylor) […]
Campus K9s
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.— In 2025, there will be two new furry faces in the Brandon School District. Brandon is partnering with Campus K9s, a non-profit organization that raises and trains Social Emotional Learning (SEL) dogs for school districts. Their mission is to promote the well being of students and staff by providing […]
The social aspect of anti-social activities
It’s no surprise that I’ve always been an avid reader. Even as a child, I was rarely without a book. I got in trouble for reading in English class once, no joke. She was not my favorite teacher. But it didn’t discourage me from always having a book with me. And growing up, reading was […]