Incoming superintendent named in lawsuit

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. —The recently selected superintendent of Brandon Schools has been named a defendant in a federal lawsuit filed on May 23. Dan Gilbertson, along with the Croswell-Lexington School District, the Croswell-Lexington board of education, and another administrator, are being sued due to alleged racial harassment of a student. The […]

Library awarded Save the Children grant

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — The Brandon Township Public Library has been awarded a grant from Save the Children, a global humanitarian organization. The $2,304.72 will go towards the library’s 2022 summer reading programs, as part of the Save the Children’s 100 days of reading campaign ‘Summer is Better with Books.’ “The Save […]

Library to offer home-bound delivery service

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — On June 9, the Brandon Township Public Library started their new service, Library Direct. The service is a home-bound delivery service to provide home-bound patrons with library materials such as books and movies. “Being home-bound for any reason makes everything harder,” said Sara Ault, circulation manager and […]

Ortonville DDA volunteers needed

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is looking for volunteers for their Eats in the Street and Farmer’s Market events. “Because we struggle to create the volume of retail shopping and restaurants in downtown needed to be considered a destination, our events become even more critical to our local […]

Letters to the Editor June 18, 2022

Memorial Day Dear Editor, The VFW Post 582 would like to thank the area veterans for participating in the Memorial Day parade along with community members providing rides for some veterans unable to walk in the parade. A special thank you to the Neadow family, Clearwater Campgrounds and Allison Reis realtor for the continued support […]

Daren Williams

Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Daren Michael Williams, our beloved son, brother, and friend.  He passed away peacefully at his home in Crossville, TN on June 6, 2022, at the age of 60. He simply went into his bedroom to rest and left this world into the arms of Jesus. Daren […]

Peace out

Peace out

From left Brad Mitchell, Leah Guilmette, Herbert Martin, Aubrey Hickmott, Dylan Dickens, Kendall Zak and Emma Losey jumping off of the rock in front of Brandon High School after the clap-out on June 3. Photo: Patrick McAbee.

Brandon Schools hires new superintendent

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Schools —The board of education has selected Dr. Dan Gilbertson as their new Brandon School District superintendent. “The Brandon School District board of education is very excited that we have selected Dan Gilbertson to be our next superintendent,” said board president Diane Salter. “We feel he is a visionary […]

New township office hours

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp — Starting on June 27, the Brandon Township offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, will have different operating hours. The building will be open to the public 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. on Wednesday and 8:30 a.m.-noon on Fridays. The work day for […]

Abigail’s Pride

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — On June 4, Abigail’s Pride hosted their first Pride festival in downtown Ortonville. The non-profit organization was founded by Abigail Rowe, 16, who is a student at Brandon High School. The organization is part of her earning her Girl Scout Gold Award. “My goal is to make youth […]

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