Catherine Seffens

SEFFENS, CATHERINE RENEE of Ortonville, Michigan, died on April 25, 2021.  She was 65. Catherine was born November 9, 1955 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Edwin L. and Janet C (nee: Burt) Manley. She married Michael Seffens on August 13, 1976 in Clarkston, Michigan.  She is survived by her loving husband, Michael; three daughters, Carly […]

Brandon school bond loan refunding resolution

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer During the regular meeting on Monday night, the Brandon board of Education unanimously approved a school bond loan refunding resolution. “We had some information a couple weeks ago that was to our benefit to explore not only refunding the school bond loan fund, but to refund a portion of the […]

Brandon Schools:Kids Read Now

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer This summer, K-2 students in the Brandon School District will be getting books for free from Kids Read Now. “This is a research based program in which our students here in Brandon, each student will receive eight books at not only their reading level, but their interest level mailed out […]

‘Our Place’at GHS

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Despite more than a year hiatus due to the pandemic that shuttered theatrics worldwide—thespians return to the stage at Goodrich High School. “Our Place,”written by Terry Wayne Gabbard will open next weekend at the Raymond C. Green Auditorium. “I hadn’t thought I’d be able to do anything this year with […]

Crime Watch April 24, 2021

Harassment At 1:02 p.m., April 12, Brandon deputies responded to a report of harassing communications. The caller stated that over the summer time, the suspect had threatened him in several ways. He stated the suspect had called and texted him threatening to burn his house down and assault him. At the time, the caller stated […]

Letters to the Editor April 24, 2021

Rocking n Raking Dear Editor, A big thank you is in order for the family who rocked and raked my property on April 17. They made everything look cared for, despite the pandemic. It’s such a generous gift to a senior like me, who finds rocking and raking difficult. Spring is here, and I’m enjoying […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON PUBLIC HEARING May 3rd – 7:00 P.M. will hold a Public Hearing within its Regular scheduled meeting at the Brandon Township Offices For the purpose of receiving public comment on: approval of Special Assessment roll for Seymour Lake Weed Control S.A.D. #2 This meeting is open to all members of the […]

Public Notice: Atlas Township

ATLAS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE Board of Review Vacancy Please be advised that the Atlas Township Board of Review has a vacant position for an (Alternate Member) on the Board of Review. This member must be 18 years of age. State of Michigan requires training every 2 years, provided by the Township. This position is paid […]

Sidney Lawrence Barnwell Jr

Sidney Lawrence Barnwell Jr Sidney Lawrence Barnwell Jr.of Oxford, Michigan. Died April 19, 2021. He was 85. He was born November 19, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Sidney Lawrence and Julia Ethel (nee: DePue) Barnwell, Sr. He married the former Phyllis Hassebroek on March 29, 1957 in Reno, Nevada. He is survived by […]

Pastor Terry Adam ‘Shrek’ Nalian

NALIAN, PASTOR Terry Adam “SHREK” of Ortonville, Michigan; Died April 15, 2021. He was 59. Terry was born on February 2, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Albert and Eva (nee: Tirakian) Nalian. He married the former Cheryl Pratico on November 22, 1995 in Troy, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl; five […]