A male American Goldfinch snacks on thistles in Brandon Township. Photo by Jonathan Schechter…
A thirst for thistles
Comet Neowise arrives
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-It’s been 6,800 years since Comet Neowise paid a visit to the inner solar system. The comet finally returned at about 10:15 p.m., July 25…
Remembering Joe D’Anna
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-Mark Bell and Joe D’Anna were having trouble finding work in 1991. That’s when Mark was asked by a friend if he wanted to manage a…
Village sidewalk repair nixed
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- On Monday night, the village voted 7-0 to reject four bids for sidewalks in the village. “We received four bids, which we were very…
County to cover postage costs of absentee ballots
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to use up to $575,000 in federal Coronavirus relief aid to provide prepaid postage return envelopes…
Fire station/MSP detachment plans moves forward
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-Within two weeks plans for a new Fire Station One and Michigan State Police detachment will be sent to Lansing for final approval. Township officials…
Personnel committee member named
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- On Monday night the village council voted 7-0 to appoint councilman Mark Robinson to the personnel committee. Robinson was previously on the committee. “I…
Village meetings excessive again
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-The village council is scrutinizing themselves for an overage of almost $3,400 for paid-out salaries for attending meetings, which was shown on the budget. “It…
We’re watching you
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- Security cameras installed in early 2017 are paying off. In May, the board of trustees OK’d a township building security policy to document individuals…
Whale bones found in township
By David Fleet Editor Two Brandon Township sisters recently discovered whale bones in an on old…
Outboard affection
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-Bill Duman had spent a lifetime either on the water or under…
Battle of the Books competition
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On May 20, the Brandon Township Public Library would have hosted…
Three decades of service
By David Fleet Staff Writer Ortonville-For the past three decades, Gary Fox has made a living…
Well Dangerous Don, you did it again!
Oh gosh, what was it? Two weeks ago I penned a column, opening my heart to…
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…
‘Voice of the Martians’ honored Friday night’
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Friday night the football lights were on. On May 29, the Goodrich Football program honored long time school district…
Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference
Emma Hubbard of Ortonville and a Brandon High School graduate was one of three Baldwin Wallace University women’s tennis student-athletes to be named to…
Brandon Schools moving to online schooling
Following the shutdown of schools for the remainder of the school year, Brandon Schools are ready to launch some at-home schooling. “Students did not…
GHS students growing at home
By David Fleet Editor A growing number of Goodrich students are still growing at home. Despite the three month summer vacation extension due to…
AK2 Bridge team heads to national competition
The Brandon High School freshmen STEM team of Kaitlyn McKinney, Alexsis Spragg, and Katelyn Bobel have qualified to participate at the American Association of…
GHS Powerlifting at states
On March 8, the Goodrich Girls Power Lifting team competed at the Michigan High School Powerlifting Association Varsity State Power Lifting meet, at North…
GHS Senior named CTE ‘Student of the Year’
By David Fleet Editor Victoria Isenberg’s love for animals has landed her Student of the Year. The 18 year old Goodrich High School senior…
‘America & Me Essay’
Last week, the three winners of the 51st annual America & Me Essay contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance were recognized. Brandon Middle School…