By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Even though the Brandon Township Public Library is closed, residents don’t have to miss out on Miss Fran’s story times. “Reading during social distancing is even more critical than before,” said Fran Hotchkiss. “For families that are quarantining together, the intimacy of reading to your children while cuddling helps them […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer While the Brandon Groveland Youth Recognition night has been postponed, BGYA is still honoring 168 students with Youth Recognition Awards, including two gold star award winners. “I am extremely proud of all of the students that have been nominated this year and who have all made a very positive difference […]
PRATT, Kevin – age 61, went home to be with his Lord on April 15, 2020 at Hurley Hospital in Flint, MI. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of life will be held later this year at Woodside Bible Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, Make-A-Wish Foundation or Wounded […]
The Table Food Pantry at Lakeview Community Church is now offering curbside service to families who qualify for assistance on Sundays, 2-4 p.m. Qualifying families are eligible for one pantry visit per month. “We are still able to offer several choices to our clients,” said Pastor John Grimshaw. “And we’ve been blessed with enough resources […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The U.S. now has over 400,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, and medical professionals everywhere are balancing their work and keeping their family safe. Luckily, an organization called RVs 4 MDs is looking to help out, and Ortonville resident and president Tonja Brice is joining in. The organization, through their Facebook […]
Man allegedly COVID-19 positive, spits on woman At 8:51 p.m., on April 3, Brandon deputies responded to a report of a domestic assault. While en route, dispatch advised that the suspect, Charles Parks, was still on the scene, was intoxicated, and had spit in the victim’s face. Upon arrival, deputies went into the house to […]
Following the shutdown of schools for the remainder of the school year, Brandon Schools are ready to launch some at-home schooling. “Students did not sign up for distance learning and our teachers have minimal training in this area,” said district superintendent Dr. Matt Outlaw. “This will be new for everyone, so we ask for your […]
Kylee Caddick along with her sister Adyon post a sign in their window. The youth are staying at home during the stay-at-home order. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund food pantry is looking for gift card donations to assist families suddenly in need due to the Coronavirus. “As all of us continue to make adjustments to our lives because of the Coronavirus, OCEF is also making changes in order to help our families in […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Red Cross has had around 2,700 blood drives canceled, resulting in more than 86,000 fewer blood donations across the country. In light of this, St. Anne Church will still host their annual blood drive for Versiti/Michigan Blood on Good Friday. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m., […]