Andrew Leonard Bentley, Jr., age 76, of Goodrich, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Linda; his two children: Dean Andrew (Karen) Bentley, and Michelle (Jeff) Gardner; his two granddaughters: Kristen Bentley, and Dana (Michael) Katz; his favorite grandson, Alexander Andrew […]
McAULIFFE, ANNA “MARIE” of Goodrich, Michigan. Died September 18, 2020. She was 87. Born on October 24, 1932 in St. Clair, Michigan to the late Walter and Orie (nee: Reynolds) Gebhardt. She married the late Gerald McAuliffe on May 22, 1954 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Detroit. He preceded her in death. She is survived by […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Township Public Library is hosting eight weeks worth of classes this fall, all about technology. “People who register will be able to gather some tips and tricks about things they’re having issues with,” said Shauna Quick, librarian at the BTPL. The classes aren’t connected, so attendees can register […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Love and Logic classes are being held virtually this year. Due to COVID-19, the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St. is not able to host the free Parenting the Love and Logic Way program in person as they normally do. Instead, they will be hosting the four-session program virtually […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The annual CROP walk is still on. “Yes, there will be a CROP walk this year,” said Sue Sirgany, CROP Walk treasurer. “We are proud and happy to announce that this year marks the 40th year for the Ortonville Community CROP Hunger Walk.” While the event is still going to […]
Joe’s the Man Dear Editor A friend asked me why I am voting for Joe Biden. I am voting for Joe’s life, his character, the choices he has made. When he was a kid with a stammer, he could have retreated into angry silence, he chose to work hard to overcome it, years before we […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer At 11 p.m., on Sept. 12, Brandon deputies responded to 700 S. Ortonville Road for a larceny of a snow blower at the Tractor Supply Co. Deputies reviewed the store’s video footage and observed a male and a female exiting a large box truck with a logo on it and […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer At 8:34 a.m., on Sept. 16, Brandon deputies responded to a report of suspicious circumstances in the 500 block of Country Meadows Trail. Deputies spoke with a woman, who said the day before, her daughter was waiting at the bus stop when a white Jeep driven by a white male […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- A township man was arrested last week following a shooting at a party. On Sept. 13, Brandon deputies responded to a report of shots fired in the 1500 block of Perry Lake Road. Upon arrival, deputies heard more shots and yelling as they approached. Deputies located numerous subjects […]
Burn and run At 6:45 p.m., Sept. 13, Brandon deputies responded to a request for assistance from the Brandon Fire department in the area of Hadley and Seymour Lake roads. Deputies were dispatched for a vehicle on fire. While en-route, deputies were advised that a man had exited the vehicle and jumped into a waiting […]