Reward in abandoned dogs case swells

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The reward to find the person or persons who dumped four dogs in Brandon Township on New Years Eve is up over $2,000. “I will pray every day that we can get the word out,” said Tina Drescher. “I hope it will bring somebody forward and raising […]

Brandon Teacher named VFW District Five Teacher of the Year

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Brian Moore, Brandon High School Teacher, has been named teacher of the year for the VFW District five. “I think it’s special that one of the most respected organizations in the world takes the time to recognize teachers in their communities,” said Moore, who has been at […]

Township park gazebo donation considered

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The Ortonville Lion’s Club and the Rotary Club are teaming up with Brandon Township Parks and Recreation to build a gazebo out at the township park, 1414 N. Hadley Road, Ortonville. “I’ve got a letter of commitment from both of them, and I wrote a small grant […]

Timothy Helmle

HELMLE , Timothy A.; of Ortonville; passed away suddenly on January 7, 2023 at the age 59; loving father of Kyle (Nicole) & Joshua; beloved son of Hildegard Helmle and the late Alfons Helmle; dear brother of Anita Helmle and Birgit (Eric) Amann. Tim was the sole Owner and President of Witt Mechanical, headquartered in […]

Winter silhouettes

Winter silhouettes

Peyton Brown, 14, rides the chair lift at Mt. Holly Ski and Snowboarding Resort,13536 Dixie Hwy., Groveland Twp on Jan. 2. Photo: Patrick McAbee.

Community remembers local grocery store co-founder

By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — Stop by Bueche’s Food World and there’s a good chance of meeting a neighbor, friend or acquaintance when walking the aisles of the local store. The iconic hometown food store which over the past three decades has grown to become the community center founded on the dedication and foresight of […]

Annual Battle of the Books begins

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The Brandon Township Public Library is hosting their annual Battle of the Books. Teams of three to five students, 4th-6th grade, with an adult coach will read four books and compete against each other with three rounds of questions and a costume contest. “We do the program […]

Brandon community rallies around abandoned dogs

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Debbie and Tom Ford gave up their annual trip to the thumb to look for Snowy Owls. Tina Drescher and her husband rang in 2023 by sitting in their car near Sands and Sawmill Lake roads. Matt Duda spent New Year’s Day morning making a cross and […]

New village clerk

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — As of Jan. 3, Ortonville has a new clerk. “I’m excited to get to know everybody,” said Amber Willson, who took over the role of clerk following the vacancy on Dec. 8. “I feel like in a small town everybody has everybody’s back. Everyone I’ve met has been […]

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