Kier Peter Martin, 71, passed away on August 9, 2023, surrounded by family. Peter was born to the late Martina (Conway) and Glenn Kier in Flint, Michigan on October 17, 1951. He was a 1969 graduate of Brandon High School. He worked for many years at Goodrich Manufacturing and Metamora Products. For more than a decade he […]
From left, Reghan Bechtel, Myah Rainwater and Kylie Rainwater bag ears of corn at Weil Dairy Farm, 9197 Gale Road, Atlas Township. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon — The Brandon School District is accepting nominations for the Ed and Diane Donaldson Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame. “The school district is very excited to continue with our Distinguished Alumni tradition in which we are able to honor some truly remarkable Blackhawk alumni,” said district superintendent Carly Stone. […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — A string of larcenies and attempted larcenies in the surrounding areas has prompted a warning to residents to make sure their car doors and houses are locked. “Don’t leave anything of value in your vehicle, lock your car doors, lock your homes,” said Oakland County Sheriff’s Office […]
Soon my husband and I are embarking on a long weekend in New York City. We try to take a small trip every summer, and every time I’m reminded of the fact that I don’t travel well. I do like seeing new things, don’t get me wrong. I can spend a whole afternoon in a […]
Thank you Walk, Bike, Run Atlas Township wants to thank the 117 respondents who took the time to answer questions about the placement of safe, multi-use trails in Atlas Township. Your input was used to guide the location of new sidewalks and pathways throughout the community. You can keep up to date on the committee’s […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The annual Steps and Stories program has concluded for the summer with a shoe shopping trip for the students involved. “This is a true community collaboration between the Brandon Township Public Library, Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance and the Ortonville Eastern Stars, who generously provided all of the […]
Joshua James Foster, 35, of Flint Michigan passed away on July 19, 2023, in his sleep. Josh was born June 6, 1988 in San Diego California. He enjoyed spending time with his daughter and playing video games with his friends. He is survived by his father Russell Foster (Tami), mother Annette Howard (Randolph), daughter Addison […]
The front of a 1959 Corvette at the Aug. 1st Brandon Chiropractic Center Car Show, 125 N. Ortonville Road. That show was just one of several classic car events including Back to the Bricks Tune Up Week is Aug. 7-12 and SeptemberFest, Sept. 16. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — If the village buildings could speak they would convey stories of pioneers, fires and modernization of a community. The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is launching a historical walking tour for the Ortonville 175th anniversary. The idea originated in 2019 when DDA Director approached local historian Carol Bacak-Egbo, who […]