It is no secret that I love reading, and that love started very young. When I was a little girl, my mom and I read a book every night, eventually moving to chapter books where we alternated reading chapters. My dad always had a book in his hand or his back pocket. Reading was very […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — This fall, two new administrators will begin new positions at Harvey-Swanson and Oakwood elementaries. Nicole Fouty will be the new dean of students at Oakwood, while Chad Chappell will be the new dean of students at Harvey-Swanson. “I’ve been teaching for about 25 years,” said Fouty. “I’ve been […]
ALONZI, Vincent Jr.”Vince” age 86 of Grand Blanc, formerly of Clarkston, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 27, 2024. Devoted husband of Dolores; Loving father of Scott Alonzi, Victoria (Dennis) Guest, Deborah (Tony) Gilbert, Thomas (Lorelei) Alonzi, step-father of Sonia (Ken) Foster, Gary (Laura) Mills, and Christopher (Jody) Mills; proud grandfather […]
Griffin Shelswell, Brantly Labenz and Remington Shelswell playing at Heron Beach in the Holly State Recreation Area during some 90 degree days. The heat will continue as the first day of summer was June 20. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — It may be a few years until they actually go to work, but some area youth had a first look of a future occupation. On June 6, Oakwood Elementary hosted their first in-person career day since the COVID-19 pandemic. “I think career day is important because it allows elementary […]
By Megan Kelly mkelly@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — A 60-year-old Oxford Township motorcyclist was killed and two others were hospitalized Friday afternoon June 14 when the motorcycle the man was riding collided with another vehicle near the intersection of Baldwin and Hummer Lake roads in Brandon Township. According to the Oakland County Sheriff report, David James […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — After 10 years an assistant to the superintendent and board of education with the Brandon School District, Maria Schubring is retiring. “I will always cherish my time here,” she said. “I’ve had the great experience of working with five superintendents while learning something new from each one of […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on June 3, the Brandon township board of trustees voted 6-1 to approve a contract with Wilton Building Company for work on the Community Foundation Gazebo Project at the Brandon Township Community Park, 1414 N. Hadley Road, Ortonville. They also approved a budget amendment […]
Brandon — The Brandon School District is offering Meet Up and Eat Up meals two different ways this summer, July 9-Aug. 15. The regular meal service will be at Oakwood Elementary School, Tuesdays-Thursdays, with breakfast 8:30 -9 a.m. and lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The food service department is also bringing back meal pick-up, at Brandon […]
Ortonville — The Brandon Township Public Library has received a complete automated external defibrillator machine through the London Strong Foundation Giving Tuesday Grant. “My hope is we never have a library patron in distress, however, it is comforting to know that if there is an instance where an AED machine is needed, and a life […]