Wrestling with cancer

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer As a wrestling referee for nearly three decades, Frank Olson has witnessed many epic battles on the mat. But a recent match Olson participated in was not fair, not on a mat and required an enduring spirit. In September of 2017, Olson found that his lymph nodes were swollen. “The […]

Nicholas Palshan

PALSHAN, NICHOLAS CHARLES “NICK” of Ortonville, Michigan. Died January 22, 2019.  He was 34.  Born May 31, 1984 in Pontiac, Michigan to Lee Edmund and Dorie (nee: Empey) Palshan.   He is survived by his parents, Lee and Dorie Palshan; two brothers, Kevin Lee Palshan and Kurtis James Palshan; and his beloved cat “Jimmi”.  Nick was employed […]

Letters to the editor Jan. 19

Thank you Goodrich Dear Editor, On Dec. 17 a group of citizens stood on the corner of M-15 and Hegel Road, collecting money for the Old Newsboys of Genesee County. For each $20 collected, a child receives a nice age appropriate gift, sweat suit and socks. This organization has been around since 1924 with the […]

Hang on

Hang on

Mike Mases, a Mt Holly ski instructor keeps Eloise Lynch, 3, of St. Clair Shores upright during a recent lesson. Some mid January snow and cold is forecast for Southeastern Michigan this weekend that should provide plenty of fresh white stuff for winter activities. Photo by Patrick McAbee.

Students from Spain at home in Brandon High School

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Two exchange students from Spain are liking Brandon Schools, possibly more than their own schools in Spain. “I don’t miss a lot of my school in Spain,” said Paula Porras, 14. “I think I prefer this one. The schedule is the most different because it’s like, every day we do […]

Drug operation found to reach Brandon Township

By Phil Custodio Clarkston News Editor Tristan Harris, 36, of Brandon Township faces two counts of delivery and manufacture of more than 45 kilograms of marijuana and two counts conspiracy to deliver more than 45 kilograms of marijuana after a year-long investigation by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s Narcotics Enforcement Team uncovered a […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON 395 Mill Street Ortonville, MI 48462 Regular Meeting-January 7, 2019 Meeting was called to order at 7:23pm. Present: Allen, Darnall, DePalma, Kordella, Marshall, Rumball, Thurman Absent: None (Kordella left meeting at 9:10pm) Approved: – Agenda – Consent Agenda – New Business: A. (Item was removed from agenda) B. Assessor – […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

synopsis groveland twp. board 01-14-2019 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Consent Agenda Budget Amendment Accts Payable Financial Reports Board Minutes Twp. / Fire / 12/10/19 PUBLIC HEARING PRESENTATION Senator Johnson NEW BUSINESS Approved Appointing New Member to BZA Approved Budget Workshop Date Approved MTA conference Approved Appointing Deputy Treasurer Approved Renewal […]

Public Notice: Goodrich

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE VILLAGE OF GOODRICH COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019 AT 6:00 P.M. NOTICE, to the citizens of the Village of Goodrich, Genesee County, Goodrich, Michigan. The Village of Goodrich Council will hold a PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019 AT 6:00 P.M. located at the Village of Goodrich Municipal Building downstairs […]

Public Notice: Ortonville

Public Notice Village of Ortonville The Village of Ortonville is requesting bids under Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) guidelines for the following services for the 2018 program year. • The Village of Ortonville has been allocated $6,000.00 to reimburse a nonprofit agency for one-time or short-term emergency food and/or personal care vouchers for low to […]