Last ride for Martians
Paige Toms, 18, a 2021 Goodrich High School Senior makes the celebrated final ride to classes with her dogs Brady and Griffin in a 1972 MG last week. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
July 4 Fireworks fizzled again
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Fourth of July fireworks and food trucks event in Ortonville has been canceled. The decision has been made among meetings with the DDA, Friends of AMOS, the Brandon Township Fire Department, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and the Brandon School District to discuss current state and county COVID-19 restrictions. “While […]
County to open pop-up COVID vaccination clinic at school
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon School District, in partnership with Oakland County Health Division, is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on June 3, 3-7 p.m., at Brandon Middle School, 609 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville. “This is for the families and community members in our district and surrounding areas,” said Dr. Karl Heidrich, district superintendent. […]
New location for Paramount Graphix
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Paramount Graphix has moved and changed their name. The business is now located at 384 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville. “We have a big garage to do vehicle installs,” said owner Tonia Seling. “We have a lot more square footage, not as big of a show room, but it’s still nice.” […]
Park and Rec grant awarded
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp- The Parks and Rec department has received the federal funds agreement from the Land and Water Conservation Grant for the construction of ADA accessible bathrooms and concession stand at the township park, 1414 Hadley Road. “We’ve been waiting for this agreement to come, but with COVID and all […]
The Power of Persuasion; ‘Kids’ Voices Matter’
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Oakwood Elementary students in the Brandon School District recently had the opportunity to participate in a persuasive writing competition. The title of the competition was, “The Power of Persuasion; Kids’ Voices Matter.” “The only way to develop strong writing skills is to get a lot of practice,” said Coy Stewart, […]
Brandon pool to re-open
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer During the regular meeting Monday night, the Brandon Board of Education voted 7-0 to approve a cooperative agreement with Jeff Cooper of Oly Swim Club to run the aquatic center. “We’re really thrilled about this opportunity,” said district superintended Dr. Karl Heidrich. “Jeff is a long time community member, and […]
Welding at BHS
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer During the regular Monday night meeting, the Brandon board of education voted 7-0 to hire Sarah Walker as the welding and metal teacher at the high school for the upcoming school year. “That position has been open for five or six years, and during that time, we periodically posted that […]
Kenneth Alderman
ALDERMAN, KENNETH SCOTT, of Ortonville; died May 17, 2021. He was 55. He was born September 1, 1965 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Robert B. and Jans (nee: Dewinter) Alderman. Kenneth married Michele “Micki” Bushey on September 4, 1999. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Micki Alderman; three children, Madison Alderman, […]
Joseph Koziara
KOZIARA, JOSEPH R. of Ortonville, Michigan. Died May 15, 2021. He was 87. He was born November 7, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Joseph Frank and Mary (nee: Sroka) Koziara. Joseph married Dorothy Hamblen on December 5, 1953 in St. Clair, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Dorothy Koziara; […]