On April 8, Christians will fill churches as they observe Easter, considered the most holy day on the Christian calendar. But, depending on the church, the pews may have significantly fewer worshipers in them on the Sundays that follow. ‘Typically, every church sees a rise in attendance around Easter and around Christmas,? says Les Altermatt, […]
Brandon Twp.- Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance is seeking youths for the 20th annual Youth Recognition Awards Night. The purpose of the event, planned for 7 p.m., May 3, at the Brandon Middle School, 609 Ortonville Road, is to honor area youth nominated for volunteering services beyond what might be expected in their school, church, and/or […]
Ortonville- The Village Skate Park reopened March 27, a few weeks early, after equipment repairs and a safety inspection. However, after a dozen complaints prior to the opening about kids trespassing at the closed park, and several complaints last year from neighbors about misbehavior including profanity, littering, substance abuse and more, officials are reiterating the […]
Although former Ortonville resident Ken Dockery won’t set any world records when he bicycles 3,627 miles across the U.S. this summer, he feels safe in saying he is the only Ross procedure heart patient to do so. He is also probably the first heart patient from the Cleveland Clinic to bike cross country. He hopes […]
Brandon Twp.- They came ready for battle, some in pajamas, others with a giant homemade turtle shell, a few with kneepads and helmets, still more with a variety of hats, all armed with knowledge of six books. The third annual Battle of the Books at the library on March 26 had seven teams comprising more […]
Ortonville- The quilt is mostly pink and white, with intricate, feminine patterns of ribbons, flowers, polka dots, hearts, dresses and soft stripes. It will soon be auctioned online as part of QuiltPink, a fundraiser to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a breast cancer foundation. Brenda Heffernan, owner of Mabelena Quilting Supplies and […]
Ortonville- Like many young siblings, Kieler Price has had his share of arguments with his older brother, Jacoby. But whatever their past disagreements, there is no arguing that Kieler, 10, showed courage and loyalty when he saved Jacoby’s life March 18. That afternoon, Kieler, Jacoby, 12, and their youngest brother, Colton, 6, went walking on […]
Brandon Twp.- The final tally is in and it appears sewers are not in the cards. Residents and businesses along the M-15 corridor, Bald Eagle Lake and Lake Louise mailed back to the township 661 postcards, 55.3 percent of the 1,195 postage-paid postcards that were sent out last month polling them on their interest in […]
Brandon Twp.- A series of home invasions has police seeking help from residents. The most recent home invasion was March 20, in the 2500 block of S. Hadley Road. The homeowners arrived home from a doctor’s appointment to find their front door damaged and open and a sliding door to their deck also open. A […]
Brandon Twp.- After more than 22 years of helping students express themselves, Julie Hock has retired as the Brandon Middle School art teacher. ‘I always liked the interaction with the kids,? says Hock, who also taught yearbook for 18 years. ‘Sometimes you think you missed one, a problematic kid, and they come back and tell […]