Foggy freeze
Fog lifts over Bald Eagle Lake in Brandon Township. After a snowy start to January temperatures jumped into the mid-40s across southeastern Michigan. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Dam Risk Reduction Grant to be considered by Village Council
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — At 6 p.m., Jan. 19, the village council will host a workshop to discuss applications for the 2023 Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program. “We have a time constraint that needs to have the grant in by Jan. 31,” said Sheri Wilkerson, village administrator. “We have several grants (for the […]
Reward in abandoned dogs case swells
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The reward to find the person or persons who dumped four dogs in Brandon Township on New Years Eve is up over $2,000. “I will pray every day that we can get the word out,” said Tina Drescher. “I hope it will bring somebody forward and raising […]
Brandon Teacher named VFW District Five Teacher of the Year
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Brian Moore, Brandon High School Teacher, has been named teacher of the year for the VFW District five. “I think it’s special that one of the most respected organizations in the world takes the time to recognize teachers in their communities,” said Moore, who has been at […]
Nationwide school bus driver shortage cancels routes
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— School districts nationwide continue to face a shortage of school bus drivers. Last week the Goodrich District announced that a morning and evening route including elementary, middle and high school students has been canceled due to a lack of a driver. The temporary cancellation is not the first for the district, said Wayne Wright, district superintendent. “A new driver […]
Township park gazebo donation considered
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The Ortonville Lion’s Club and the Rotary Club are teaming up with Brandon Township Parks and Recreation to build a gazebo out at the township park, 1414 N. Hadley Road, Ortonville. “I’ve got a letter of commitment from both of them, and I wrote a small grant […]
BFD:Working smoke detectors key in fire safety
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — As a new year begins, Brandon Fire Department emphasizes the importance of working smoke detectors. Billy Starr, Brandon Fire Department Captain/Medic and Fire Prevention Coordinator reminds residents there are many different types of detectors available in today’s market that differ from how they detect a fire and how […]
BHS Feminist Club raises over 2,500 period products for ‘I Support the Girls’
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — One in three low-income women miss work, school and outings because of a lack of period supplies, according to the Alliance for Period Supplies. “Period poverty is a really important issue that people don’t talk about,” said Lily Harvey, president of the Brandon High School Feminist Club. […]
Winter silhouettes
Peyton Brown, 14, rides the chair lift at Mt. Holly Ski and Snowboarding Resort,13536 Dixie Hwy., Groveland Twp on Jan. 2. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Community remembers local grocery store co-founder
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — Stop by Bueche’s Food World and there’s a good chance of meeting a neighbor, friend or acquaintance when walking the aisles of the local store. The iconic hometown food store which over the past three decades has grown to become the community center founded on the dedication and foresight of […]