Brandon Twp.- Rumor has it that elves work at the North Pole. What is not as widely known is that Santa has his own helpers right here. Janet Kurnat is one of many. Kurnat, a Groveland Township resident and retired Brandon school teacher, hates shopping. Despite her loathing of the task, she was out shopping […]
Grace Holstein grew up in a time when the world seemed safer and no one locked their doors or were concerned about kids being left alone. Little did her parents know that one Christmas Eve, there was reason to be concerned? about her brother. On that snowy Christmas Eve nearly 60 years ago, Holstein’s parents […]
Ortonville- Got Christmas cookies? Joe D’Anna does. D’Anna creates thousands of pizzas all year long as the co-owner of Papa Bella’s Pizza, but once a year in December, the pizza maker turns into cookie baker? creating on average about 2,500-2,800 cookies in about four hours with his family. This year’s cookie extravaganza happened last Sunday […]
Brandon Twp.- In the past, elementary students here have been provided transportation to the school of their choice in the district. No more. Beginning next school year, students will be bussed only to the elementary school they are assigned to based on the area in which they reside. ‘In the tight economic times and because […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- School district officials are seeking opinions on the athletic program from past and present participants, as well as their parents. The board unanimously approved an athletics survey that will be posted online this week at www.brandon.mi.us The survey asks for ratings on equipment, facilities, player development, coaching and […]
The 18-year-old man charged last month with making terrorist threats at the Brandon Alternative High School has been arraigned on additional charges stemming from other crimes in the township. Christopher Thompson was arraigned Dec. 8 in front of 52-2 District Court Magistrate Raguso on one charge of home invasion second degree, a 15-year felony, for […]
Whether the area will have a white Christmas is up in the air, but a cuddle alert has been issued. WDIV-4 Detroit Meteorologist Chuck Gaidica is known for advising cuddle alerts when the weather becomes unusually cold. Get ready to snuggle. ‘My gut tells me we’re flipping the switch to winter,? Gaidica said. ‘It will […]
Brandon Twp.- When Jeri Garner’s sister, Jan, was diagnosed with breast cancer that had possibly metastasized to her bones, she had lots of questions, primarily, what were her options? Garner became her sibling’s support system. Now, the registered nurse and township resident has become something else? an author. Inspired by her sister’s health struggle, Garner […]
Brandon Twp.- Passage of a township wind energy ordinance was a breeze Monday night. Several months after it was first discussed by the planning commission, the township board approved by a 6-0 vote a final draft of wind energy conversions systems regulations. The standards will be added to the zoning ordinance to regulate both small […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Save time, gas, and money by shopping locally. Area businesses are offering a wide selection of merchandise and deals this season right here in town. The atmosphere is festive at Willow Pointe Flowers & Gifts, 425 M-15, where shoppers can find all their decorating needs, including a variety of specialty […]