By David Fleet Editor Like most 10-year-olds—Lizzy Martin would enjoy a strawberry Twizzler, cotton candy or even the crunch of a Dorito. While Lizzy likes the treats—chances are they don’t like her. While the treats are fine—a a common additive Red Dye 40 is not. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration includes Red Dye 40 […]
Discussions are currently underway between Brandon and Groveland townships to assist those impacted by the recent flooding and hurricane in Texas. “As we watch the heartbreak which is happening in Texas and now wondering what will happen to our friends in Florida, it is evident a lot of help will be needed for a long […]
SYNOPSIS Village of Ortonville Regular Meeting August 28, 2017 Call to order 7:03 p.m. Trustees Present: Brice, Butzu, Dylus, Eschmann, Skornicka, Sleva, Wills The following items were approved: Agenda as amended Minutes of July 24, 2017, Regular Meeting Disbursements in amount of $12,666.24 Motion 11A.2 Animal Control Motion 12A Brandon High School Homecoming Parade Permit […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Regular Meeting The Charter Township of Brandon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing September 27, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. at Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462 to hear the following appeals: Appeal #17-0023 Zoned RE Property ID #03-16-200-033 & 03-16-200-034 Name: Christopher Stephenson Barry Brock […]
of Ortonville; died September 1, 2017. He was 90. Born August 11, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to the late William and Edith (nee: Pohl) Snow. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Ayotte-Snow; three children, William (LeeAnne) Snow, Barry Snow and Marilyn (Robert) Myers; one brother, Lloyd (the late Verna) Snow; also survived by […]
Brandon Senior Javier Lozano and Orchard Lake St Mary Junior Alec Perelli fight for the ball. The Brandon Boys Varsity Soccer team took at 1-0 lead in the 2nd half on a goal by Senior Miguel Lozano but lost 2-1 to Orchard Lake St. Mary at Brandon on Aug. 31. Photo by Mo Voyer
John Alan Grenfell, loving Husband, Father, and Grandpa of Davison, formerly of Ortonville, age 69, died Wednesday August 30, 2017 at McLaren-Lapeer Regional. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 12:00 noon Tuesday September 5, 2017 at Hansen Funeral home Groves Chapel, Downtown Davison. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski officiating, with Rite of Committal to follow […]
SHUBERT, ALBERT MITCHELL of Lapeer formerly of Ortonville; died August 30, 2017. He was 93. Born June 5, 1924 in Sparta, Tennessee to the late Thomas M. and Winifred (nee: Demps) Shubert. He is survived by two children, Jane (Charles) Crossman and Thomas (Carolyn) Shubert; four grandchildren, Charlene (Mike) Stiles, James Crossman, Carrie (Sean) Ralston […]
Brandon Senior Ean Thompson, 55, leads the Brandon Blackhawks onto the field at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Brandon and Fenton were tied 14-14 at half time on touchdown runs by Seniors Bryce Chamberlain and Clay Deboer. However, Brandon lost the contest 46-21. Photo by Mo Voyer
By David Fleet Editor Lt. Jeff Neville recalls the knife thrusting twice in the back of his neck. “It was rage,” recalled Neville, an Atlas Township resident. “He then started screaming in Arabic. I realized at that point I was not just being attacked, but being attacked by a terrorist.” Neville, was the police officer […]