Ortonville- The southern Ozark village of Mountain View, Ark. and Ortonville, Mi. differ vastly both culturally and demographically. Yet, the north-south disparity of the small rural communities may soon have a musical connection if a local family has its way. Starting in April through the warm summer evenings the small Ozark Mountain town reverberates with […]
From left Dan Phifer of Radien Communications Services Corp. and Robert DePalma Groveland Township Supervisor discuss the 185-foot tower to be constructed behind the Groveland Township Hall. A cement base was poured last week to support the tower. Photo by Bob Flath.
Brandon Twp.-Current Brandon Township Treasurer Linda Owen says she will seek a fifth term in the November 2004 election. Owen served as a part-time Brandon Township Deputy Treasurer in 1983 and was elected Treasurer for the first time in 1988. She was reelected to the office in 1992, 1996, and 2000. ‘One thing that I […]
Ortonville- In early April 2004 Mariama Conteh turned 19. Like many in their late teens, she’s planning for college, loves music, and her perpetual smile is a prelude to a bright future. Yet, Mariama’s life includes adversity’far more than most late adolescents would have endured. In 1999, rebel soldiers from Mariama’s home in the West […]
A Macomb County developer, Arrmax Corp. said the corporation is currently in the process of purchasing two parcels–about 2 acres of land– near the southwest corner of Grange Hall Road and M-15 in Groveland Township to construct an 11,000-square-foot building. Although terms of the deal have not been finalized, Dennis Gannan, a partner from Arrmax, […]
Groveland Twp.-Township officials say they will not fund Brandon Township library cards for the more than 950 Brandon school district students residing in Groveland Township. ‘Puchasing these cards may jeopardize the current legal action Brandon School District is starting against the library,? said Robert DePalma, Groveland Township supervisor. ‘The cards are good only until Aug. […]
Name: D’Anna Keeble Occupation: Design consultant Personal: Married, two children currently in the Brandon School District. Lived in Brandon Township for more than seven years. BA Political Science and Fine Arts Wayne State University, two years law school. Summary: I am running because I care about children and their safety. I am also concerned about […]
Goodrich-A recent court injunction has helped paved the way for some vital voter information. District voters can now find detailed ballot information the school website before the crucial March 8 vote regarding the Non-Homestead tax levy renewal of 18 mills used for the schools? general fund budget. That information provided by the district could have […]
Sheldon Smith was tired the afternoon of Jan. 9. ‘It was one of those days where I just wanted to go home after school and stay there,? said Smith, a 15-year-old Brandon High School sophomore. ‘But I went and bowled anyway.? Smith is second year member of the Brandon Blackhawks bowling team, which was taking […]
Two popular band members with local roots are returning to help out with the Flint water crisis. Niko and Gino Puzio, brothers and former Goodrich School District students, founded the band Kougaran in the summer of 2010. Described as a rock band with a modern twist, Kougaran has grown in popularity over the past few […]