Last week, the three winners of the 51st annual America & Me Essay contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance were recognized. Brandon Middle School students Lyndsay Claxton, Lainey Lasky and Natalie Novoty were awarded for their achievement. As the school’s first place winner, Sans’ name will be engraved on a plaque displayed in the school […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.- In January, Brandon Glass, 3960 Ortonville Road, opened for business. With more than 20 years in the glass industry, owner Wally Baran’s mission is crystal clear—to provide the community with high quality, affordable, and accurate residential, commercial and automotive glass services. “From custom screens, mirrors to Euro Showers we […]
By David Fleet Editor On Feb. 28, ten Goodrich High School Seniors signed letters of intent to play collegiate sports this fall. “Today is a very special day for these men and women who are looking forward to the bright future they have in the athletic and academic world,” said Rob McRae, Goodrich Athletic Director. […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-On July 24 the new Holly Oaks ORV Park will open as Michigan’s latest state park. “The weather is already getting warmer and we’re getting some calls regarding the new park,” said Melissa Prowse, Oakland County Parks, supervisor- planning & resource development. “We are all excited to get going and […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- On Feb. 18 the board of trustees voted 4-0 to approve five road projects for this upcoming summer. Tere Onica, township supervisor was absent with notice. “This year, due to all the approved roadwork and the (township) building remodel in the planning process it was the consensus of board […]
On March 10, voters statewide head to the polls for the presidential primary election. Michigan along with Idaho, Mississippi and Missouri will participate in a closed primary, where voters must declare which party’s primary election they wish to participate in before receiving a ballot. Each ballot only contains candidates from one party, no ballots contains […]
By David Fleet Editor Traditionally spring and warmer weather sparks the beginning of the home buying season. That trend may be changing. According to news sources and Realtor.com nationally from 2015 through 2018, the peak month for views-per listing was April—January lagged a full 16 percent. However, in 2019, January was the most active on […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-She’s back. Township resident Genavieve Linkowski will appear for a second time on American Idol. After falling just short in the competition about two years ago—ABC producers requested an encore performance airs at 8 p.m. Sunday on ABC. In April 2018, after wowing celebrity judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and […]
By David Fleet Editor On Feb. 29, Dr. Jay Stark will celebrate his 13th birthday. “That’s right I’m a teenager this year,” said Stark, owner of Brandon Chiropractic Center 125 N. Ortonville Road. “However, my life as a Leap Year Baby does not stop the hands of time. I’m really 52 years old.” Stark is […]
By David Fleet Editor Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-14th District) introduced legislation to allow cities, townships and villages in Oakland County to opt out of any joint endeavor their county government might try to establish under the Municipal Partnership Act. The bills are in response to calls by Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter, Detroit Mayor Mike […]