By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— During the Monday night special meeting, the Brandon Board of Education approved the issuance of a request for proposal to seek bids for custodial work. “It has been 12 years since we bid out our custodial services,” said Jan Ziesel, chief financial officer of the district. “Given that […]
Sophia Rotger aboard “Doc” pulls Alex Stangeland of Jackson, Wyo. at Stillwater Stables, Brandon Township. Skijoring is derived from the Norwegian word meaning “ski driving” Photo: Provided
Every time I tried to write this column it sounded sappy and poetic, two things that I secretly am but don’t like to admit. But that’s what this column is about. One year ago on this day, Feb. 4, I published my first book. That is a wild sentence that I never thought I’d say. […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville— Tomorrow, Feb. 4, three downtown businesses are hosting small events. It’s the Little Things, 431 Mill St., will have a kid’s craft and game area until 3 p.m. with gifts, grab bags and snacks. August Grace Interiors, 449 Mill St., is hosting three vendors including Momma’s Boujee Boutique, Red […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — An area used car dealership is bringing the Shea name into Oakland County. “We are part of the Shea organization,” said Jason Skinner, store manager of Shea Truck Center, 2200 S. Ortonville Road. The dealership was formerly Lane Car Company, then Carite, but took on the Shea […]
MICHEL, Michael Francis, of Ortonville, MI passed away on January 30th, 2023, at the age of 68. He was born in Detroit, MI and attended the University of Detroit-Mercy. He was a talented automotive engineer, a crossword puzzle buff, and an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by his wife Robin; his daughters Margaret (Ian Harman) […]
From left Dillon Van Norman, Madison Van Norman and Ainsley Teran taking advantage of the snow day on Jan. 25. The trio jumped on their sleds to go down the hill. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — The Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance is seeking nominations for their annual Youth Recognition Night. “Youth Recognition Night is a time set apart for the community to recognize the young people who have persevered in difficulty, volunteered to serve, or demonstrated heartfelt kindness towards others,” said Theresa Bills, BGYA […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Since kindergarten, Melody Hampton has been trying to win the annual Easy Bake Oven competition, part of the Brandon Schools Community Education program. This year she won with a tipped-over box of popcorn. “I’ve just been doing it the last couple years, and just came up with the […]
Russell, Rosemary was one of a kind. She said goodbye to this world on January 24th, 2023 after 83 years of making it a better place for those that she loved. Rose was born to Dorothy Lee Stewart and George Edward Stewart on January 8th, 1940. She was a dedicated mother to her son William […]