Shawn Michael Owen of Ortonville, Michigan; died on June 20, 2022. He was 53. Shawn was born on November 5, 1968 in Flint, Michigan to Michael Owen and Teresa (nee: Spohn) Owen. He married the former Lori Jahn on May 16, 1992 in Davison, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife, Lori Owen; two […]
Donald Wayne Short, Jr., age 66, left this world on June 20, 2022. The son of the late Donald Sr., and Beverly, he was born on March 22, 1956 and was affectionately known by family and friends as “Buzz”. Don was preceded in death by his daughter, Angella, great-nephew, Owen, and his beloved, slobbery companion, […]
Dilyla Laga and Paul Vassall spraying the fire hose during a recent field trip for Harvey Swanson students to the Brandon Fire Department. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.