By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the Monday night meeting, the Brandon Board of Education voted unanimously to purchase furniture for Harvey-Swanson elementary from Interior Image inc. and School Specialty inc. The furniture purchases are part of the current bond projects. “Bid pack three for Harvey-Swanson was awarded a couple weeks ago for […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting of the Brandon Board of Education, Brandon High School Principal Dan Stevens gave a presentation on the high school’s implementation of restorative practices as a possible alternative to traditional disciplinary measures. “A few weeks ago, I had a student come into my office. […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — A Brandon High School junior is looking to make a lasting impact on the Ortonville community and their pets. Madi Waatti, 17, is an ambassador-level girl scout with Troop 70649 and is initiating a project for her Gold Award to make Ortonville more pet friendly. “I’m a pet […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer A trio of bipartisan house bills introduced into the Michigan Legislature would modernize the state’s current texting and driving laws. If enacted, HB 4250, HB 4251, and HB 4252 of 2023 would prohibit the use of cell phones for certain purposes while driving. Michigan would be the 26th state to adopt […]
Emma Prestige, 4, walking through Wojo’s Greenhouse during a Harvey-Swanson field trip. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
A few weeks ago, I threw my back out putting my shoes on, which I think qualifies me as an old person. Now, I am 27 years old. I know that, technically, I’m still young. But someone needs to tell that to my body. I originally injured my back when I still worked retail. I […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The annual Rocking and Raking is on and looking for last-minute volunteers and homes in Brandon Township. Every April, the Edna Burton Senior Center coordinates the event to help senior citizens in the community clean up their yards. “We have a lot of seniors that cannot get […]
KENGERSKI, MARGARET MARIE of Ortonville, Michigan; died on April 11, 2023. She was 92. Margaret was born on August 17, 1930 in Centerline, Michigan to the late Lawrence Anthony and Catherine L. (nee: Ruhlman) Weingartz. She married Donald Kengerski on October 13, 1956 in Centerline, Michigan. She is survived by her loving husband, Donald Kengerski; […]
White lilies at St. Mark the Evangelist, 7296 Gale Road, Atlas Township. The traditional Easter Sunday lily symbolizes purity, rebirth, new beginnings and hope with the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter. Photo: Patrick McAbee
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — A group of Brandon High School students are working to ensure classmates don’t go without the some of the basic necessities. Earlier this years, the Brandon High School Student Council opened the Angel Closet. “The angel closet is a closet in the high school to help and […]