Brandon Twp.- Last year, when Pam Scherer walked laps in the Relay for Life of Brandon/ Ortonville, a 24-hour walk to fight cancer, she never imagined that just two months later, the battle against cancer would become much more personal. This year, on June 19-20, Scherer will participate in the third annual Relay for Life […]
Brandon Twp.- Tires, a leather jacket, plastics and other assorted trash were found in the Kearsley Creek during a minor cleanup near the middle school two years ago. Dave Green is interested to see what will be found next month when a more intensive cleanup is planned, with assistance sought from the community. ‘We’re looking […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- A proposal to eliminate busing for students in seventh through 12th grades is no longer being considered. The cut was deemed too severe and will not be part of the recommendations the finance committee will make at the school board meeting set for 6:30 p.m., April 12, at […]
Judy Henley helped Deanna Kester get a place to live and furnished it for her. For the past 10 years, Henley has assisted Kester, a single mother, in providing her three children with food, Christmas gifts, paying the bills and moral support. So when Kester recently learned that Henley is retiring as the Christian Services […]
The devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan. 12 lasted about 35 seconds. The recovery will take years. On March 27 students at Goodrich High School gathered for a night to help the victims of Haiti and also have some fun. GHS National Honor Society organized the first annual Spring Fling dance at the Goodrich […]
Ortonville- Bill Sprague is moving on, after five months as the village manager. Sprague turned in his letter of resignation to Village Council President Ken Quisenberry March 26. His last day in the village will be April 9, as he leaves to take a human resources position in the private sector. ‘I’m leaving with a […]
The 18-year-old Brandon Township man who threatened last fall to kill all the teachers at the Brandon Alternative High School has pleaded guilty to making a false report of terrorism. Christopher Thompson entered the plea March 29 in front of 52-2 District Court Judge Kelley Kostin. Making a false report of terrorism is a 20-year […]
Ortonville- Area residents can help preserve local history by joining the Ortonville Community Historical Society. The non-profit organization that maintains the museum at the Old Mill, 366 Mill St., is seeking volunteers and new members. ‘It’s all about preserving the history,? said OCHS Boardmember Andrea Turnbull. ‘We have several members, but people get busy and […]
Brandon Twp.- A return to a full-time athletic director and the elimination of weekend busing will be recommendations heard at the next school board meeting, but those possible changes are just the tip of the iceberg as school sports here undergoes what could be a major overhaul. During a March 22 athletic committee meeting attended […]
Ingrid Fiedler traded her senior year at Goodrich High School for an amazing opportunity few teens get to experience. The 17-year-old is studying with 150 students from all over the world at the United World College Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in southeast Europe. Fiedler is enrolled in the UWC’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, […]