By David Fleet Editor At 9:31 p.m., July 4, Brandon Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 1000 block of Tonda Dr. Brandon Fire Chief David Kwapis reported that at approximately 6:30 p.m., fireworks had been ignited and the spent boxes were placed next to the garage in an outside trash receptacle. […]
By David Fleet Editor In about two months, students are scheduled to return to the classroom. Just how that will be accomplished is currently under deliberation by school officials, lawmakers and parents following the closure of schools statewide in mid March due to the coronavirus pandemic. “We cannot predict how the virus will react,” said […]
By David Fleet Staff Writer Ortonville-For the past three decades, Gary Fox has made a living racing to fires, accidents and emergencies either driving or riding in a firetruck. On June 25, Fox, a firefighter/paramedic since 1990—ended his stellar career with one last ride to his village home courtesy of the Bloomfield Township Fire Department. […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-John and his older brother William Britton both served in the Revolutionary War. John was a private in the 5th Battalion, Philadelphia Militia, and fought in the battle of Germantown, Pa, Oct. 4, 1777 and in the Battle of Monmouth, NJ in 1778. Brother William enlisted in 1777 and participated […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- When Gov. Whitmer “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order went into effect on March 24, banks, credit unions, pharmacies, grocery stores and gas stations continued to function throughout the order. Now as the economy slowly opens ELGA continues to provide safe and convenient services. “Our lobbies remained open by appointment-only for […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- A boy scout recently combined his computer skills, desire to assist senior citizens and easing the struggles of those in long-term care facilities into a stellar Eagle Scout project. Connor Mulholland, 18, is a recent Goodrich High School graduate, who started in Cub Scouts Pack 340 and for the past […]
ROSE, HAROLD EDMUND of Oxford, formerly of Hadley, Michigan; died June 27, 2020. He was 90. Born October 28, 1929 in Hadley, Michigan to the late Edward George and Elsie (nee: Seelbinder) Rose. He married Inez Miller on September 26, 1953 at Christ Lutheran Church in Hadley Township. He is survived by his loving wife […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Car horns blared, families cheered and Martians graduated. On April 2 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered all K-12 schools to remain closed throughout the academic year to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus. Statewide, the order shuttered school campuses and sent about 1.5 million students home for about 30 percent of […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-Another Michigan Renaissance Festival hopes to open Aug. 22 and extend for seven weekends though Oct. 4, attracting an estimated 250,000 visitors over the course of the event who can expect plenty of turkey legs, grog and jousting in the village of Hollyshire. “We continue to plan for the 2020 […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-It’s just a 4 foot by 8 foot garden box—but it’s Ken Miller’s personal space. “Right now it’s full of tomato plants, snow peas and squash,” said Miller. “But it also represents a place for reflection that will soon be a bounty come harvest time. It keeps us outside and […]