Now that December is here, I can say my Christmas decorations are up without judgment. I’ve actually had them up since November 1, because I love decorating. This year, I have a white, silver and mint green color scheme, which I planned last year. My best advice is to go shopping a few days after […]
One thing many people might have guessed about me is I’m a millennial. That means I love my dogs like they’re my children. Because they are children. I have two best friends who are moms, and they both agree with me that my dogs are worse than their kids were, so I feel valid in […]
For anyone who doesn’t know, I’m a writer. I know, shocker. But I don’t just mean that I’m a journalist, I’m also a self-published author. I’ve written two books, and am working on two more, which has lead me to participate in NaNoWriMo. For those who don’t know, NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. […]
Goodrich Varsity Dance Team members prepare for competition on Saturday at Dakota High School. Photo: Provided.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. —During the Monday night meeting, the Brandon board of education voted unanimously to appoint board member Rebecca Haynes as board president, Hilary Stockoski as vice-president, Kim Smith-Kulaga as treasurer and Jeff Zielke as secretary. “I am excited to take on the role as Brandon School Board president,” said […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Brandon board of education voted unanimously to approve a personal finance course as a graduation requirement starting with the class of 2027. The requirement follows legislation that was signed in June of 2022 that requires a half-credit personal finance course be […]
By Sharon Stone Tri-County Times Groveland Twp. — During a pretrial Jan. 11, a 31-year-old Holly man pleaded no contest to charges involving torture and homicide of a 3-year-old girl. He faces life in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. Samual Lester Smart had been bound over to Oakland County Circuit […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon — On Jan. 16, parents in the Brandon School District received a communication about allegations of criminal misconduct. The district was made aware of allegations regarding inappropriate relations that occurred between a female contracted employee and two high school students. The incidents occurred off school property, and the district […]
Fog lifts over Bald Eagle Lake in Brandon Township. After a snowy start to January temperatures jumped into the mid-40s across southeastern Michigan. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
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 […]