Bike acorss America Dear Editor, At 2 p.m., Sunday, June 16, 2019, bicyclist Chris Register will be hosting a book signing at Kinetic Systems located at 60 S. Main St., Clarkston. The book, “Conversations with Us” is how he bicycled across all 50 states and one of the towns he visited and very much enjoyed […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Due to scoliosis Morgan Ross was forced to drop her plans of collegiate track and field. So the 2018 Brandon High School graduate picked up an oar. “I looked at other sports I could possibly do,” said Ross. “I found rowing at Grand Valley and I ended up falling in […]
Area law enforcement need assistance in finding two individuals of interest sought in a rash of larcenies from vehicles in the Seymour Lake and Sashabaw roads area. In addition, vehicles along with Oak Hill and Dartmouth roads have also been targeted. The two may also be connected with similar larcenies in the Independence Township area. […]
By David Fleet Editor On Tuesday morning, eight Goodrich High School students delivered a project that touched on death, life and a glimpse of community history. GHS Teacher Katie Benard directed the Leadership Exploration And Development or LEAD class on The Obituary Project. The class takes on what it means to be a leader in […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- At a special meeting on June 10, the village council interviewed potential village manager candidate Samantha Bell. “I grew up in Lake Orion, Michigan, born and raised, I went to Lake Orion High School,” said Bell. “I played sports, and I worked very hard and I got a scholarship […]
Betty Mae Saddler Buchanan of Ortonville, MI passed away peacefully at home June 11, 2019 after a brave and furious battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was 68 years old. Betty was born in Jackson, MI to Ilah Saddler. They later moved back to the Saddler farm where she lived with her mother until she was […]
KOYL, GEORGE LESLIE of Goodrich, Michigan. Died June 10, 2019. He was 71. Born March 22, 1948 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to the late Robert Wesley and Evangeline (nee: Vincent) Koyl. He is survived by his long time partner, Ida Shaker; one sister, Eileen Koyl; one brother, David Koyl; his friend/brother Mark Shaker. George has […]
Brandon graduates walk into Blackhawk stadium on Sunday. Check out more photos by Patrick McAbee on page 12.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Monday night, Ken Palka of Pfeffer, Hanniford, Palka CPAs presented the township’s annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2018. The township board approved their audit with a 7-0 vote. “As far as the financials go, the township is still in […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Students at Brandon Schools are looking forward towards possible future careers. On May 24, Brandon Middle School hosted a professional hockey player, a former Detroit Tiger, CPAs, an engineer and a dozen other career professionals. “Career Day was a phenomenal day at BMS,” said teacher Nathan Odinga. “The students enjoyed hearing […]