Ortonville- In 2002, when Kevin Shorkey was a pastor in Arizona, he was going through some very rough times, struggling with a very difficult church situation. Tired, he recalls whining and complaining to God. He began reading the book of Job in the Bible, and then woke up in the middle of the night with […]
Ortonville- Allie Miller’s goal was ambitious? she wanted to walk all 24 hours of the third annual Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville last weekend. The 17-year-old, who will be a senior at Brandon High School this fall, arrived at the Varsity Drive football field at 9:30 a.m., June 19, and began walking the track at […]
Ortonville- A new season of Beets, Beats & Eats is underway at Crossman Park downtown. The event, now in its fifth year, features local vendors, musicians and dinner at 6 p.m. every Friday night during the summer, with different themes each week. ‘It’s so exciting to share with everybody that there is something to look […]
Brandon Twp.- After more than 37 years in service to the county, including the past two years as a desk officer at the Brandon substation, Deputy Gary Godschalk retires this week. Godschalk, 56, originally planned to retire in the fall, but moved his plans up after the township board recently voted to eliminate his position […]
A 19-year-old Brandon Township resident has been arraigned on charges after attacking a former friend in the man’s house. Ethan Duane Schram was arraigned on one count of home invasion, first degree, a 20-year felony, as well as one count of unarmed robbery, a 15-year felony, on June 4 by 52-2 District Court Magistrate Mark […]
Ortonville- Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. The public is invited to do all of the above at the third annual Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville, a 24-hour event to raise funds to fight cancer and celebrate life, survivorship and hope. The relay begins at 10 a.m. June 19 at the Varsity Drive football field in the […]
As Brandon Township officials cut police positions due to a shrinking budget, concern is rising over where those deputies are serving and who is paying for it. Shortly before the township board unanimously voted during their June 7 meeting to eliminate both the desk officer at the Brandon substation as well as the school liaison […]
Brandon Twp.- Township officials may soon be asking for residents? input as they ponder cuts to services and a potential increase in the amount of mills levied. During a budget workshop meeting June 2, boardmembers discussed creating a survey to determine what township residents want. ‘They (residents) need to participate so we know what they […]
Brandon Twp.- Nathan Miller used to be sent to the principal’s office nearly every day, beginning in kindergarten. An angry child who lacked control over his emotions, he routinely had tantrums. He struggled with his academics, had no good friends, met with two different superintendents regarding his behavior and was close to being removed from […]
Ortonville- When Julie Graveldinger hears the news that someone she knows has cancer she, like many others, has often wished there was something she could do to make a difference besides offering prayers and support. Now there is another action she can take? and will? to fight cancer, and the same opportunity is being offered […]