Masked Brandon High School students exit the building following Gov. Whitmer’s announcement to close in person learning on Wednesday. Photo by Patrick McAbee. By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Members…
COVID halts face-to-face school for now
Goodrich Schools move to all virtual
By David Fleet Editor On Nov. 16 Governor Whitmer announced that, due to the recent surge of COVID-19 cases and the burden this has placed on our hospitals, front line…
Hegel Road closed for county drain improvements
The Genesee County Road Commission said that the Genesee County Drain Commissioner will close Hegel Road between Gale Road and Ridge Road in Atlas Township and Village of Goodrich on…
Small Business Saturday
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer This year due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, small businesses have been struggling. The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is hopeful that the annual Small Business Saturday…
Wreaths Across Ortonville
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-For the third year, a day to remember veterans nationwide will be a little closer to home thanks to a group of scouts. At 10…
Brandon Board eyes bring pets to work policy
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- At the regular meeting of the township board on last Monday night, the board discussed a motion to amend the township policy to…
Planning commission appointments, safety grant awarded
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On Monday night, via virtual meeting, the township board of trustees voted 4-0 appointing June Amman and Greg Thurk to the township planning commission. Both…
Honoring the flag
Levi Dunkel, 9, a Bear Scout with Scout Pack 531 during the flag retirement ceremony on Nov. 11 at the Ortonville Cemetery. Photo by Patrick McAbee.…
Township fire chief investigation determines no merit, culprits sought
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- On Monday night the township board of trustees received a report following the investigation of unspecified written allegations against the Township Fire Chief Kevin Mason.…
Classrooms come home—virtual teaching
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- It’s lunchtime in Mrs. Kelly Alford’s third grade classroom. From noon…
Marshall named ‘Outstanding Vocalist of the Year’
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Township resident Bob Marshall has recently been awarded Outstanding Vocalist…
A John Muir Trail adventure, ‘it’s all about the journey’
By David Fleet Editor Dennis Stedman has a bucket list. Despite a hip-replacement about 10 years…
102nd birthday drive-by,‘I am truly blessed’
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-When Kathleen Leece turned 100 years old she advised people to “keep…
It’s the season for gratitude (finally!)
Hey, it’s November and whenever November rolls on in, I usually need to figuratively slap myself…
School trustee steps down
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon School Board member Sarah Allen has stepped down from the school board. “It was an honor to be…
Brandon/Flushing ski team
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon board of education voted 5-0 to enter into a cooperative agreement with Flushing High School for a…
Board OKs return to learn
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Board of education voted 5-0 to approve the district’s return to learn plan on Monday night. Board…
Camp Hawks
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Camp Hawks is up and running, and this year all the kids are bringing beach towels. But they’re not…
Brandon board names new director of curriculum, instruction
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon schools welcomed a new director of curriculum and instruction at their Monday night board of education meeting. The…
Meet Up & Eat Up program
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Schools is hosting two locations for their annual Meet Up and Eat Up program. Meals will be available…
Blackhawk icers team up with Notre Dame Prep
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Board of Education approved a cooperative agreement with Notre Dame Preparatory School for a hockey team with…
Elementary,middle school summer virtual learning
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Schools are looking forward to their summer programs once again this year, but the big change for summer…
Brandon High School may host drive up graduation
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon School District has unveiled their graduation plans for July 26. “The date of July 26 was chosen…