Brandon Twp.- The symptoms seem simple’the bees just disappear. The cause, however, may be far more complex. Colony Collapse Disorder, the recent honeybee crisis riddling millions of colonies nationwide and resulting in the loss of 50 to 90 percent of some keepers? bees for no apparent reason? has some area beekeepers seeking answers. Ed and […]
Ellsworth ‘Pete? J. Smith, Jr., of Harrison, formerly of Goodrich, died May 12. He was 66. Ellsworth was born August 26, 1940 in Union City, the son of Ellsworth J. Smith, Sr. and Helen Smith. He retired from Grand Trunk Railroad in 2001 after forty years of service. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service […]
Michael A. Willett, of Gaylord, formerly of Ortonville, died May 8. He was 39. Michael graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in business and recreational management. He was the beloved father of Adrianna, Jessie Lynn and Nathan Michael; dear son of Gary and Sandy Willett; brother of Marc (Sherry) and Beth (Bryan) […]
Lucille Saunders was remembered last week as a caring person, dedicated to her family and community. The former Brandon Township and Village of Ortonville clerk died May 14 in Palmetto, Fla. She was 83. ‘She always thought about the community first, as well as the schools,? recalled Clyde Fischer. ‘She was a wonderful person. A […]
Hadley Twp.-Whether it’s Brocker Road without an ‘e? or Broecker, with’an area descendant of the German immigrant family that helped settle the township says we’re all the same. Crenghton Broecker, 81,’a direct namesake of the local thoroughfare in the southern section of the township, says he’s researched his family’s history over the past two centuries […]
By Laurel Droz Staff Writer Goodrich- History came to life this month for some middle school students with an eighth grade trip to Gettysburg, Penn., and Washington, D.C. ‘They loved it, we had a really good time,? said GMS teacher Dawn Robb. The trip took place May 4-8 with about 150 students, staff and parents […]
Zoning Board of appeals NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGULAR MEETING ADDENDUM The Charter Township of Brandon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing May 23, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. at Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462. To hear the following appeals: 1) Appeal # 007-07 Sidwell # 03-30-201-010 Name: Asghar […]
Clarkston’s baseball team has had trouble finding a groove this season. The Wolves never found their stride while visiting No. 1 state ranked Lake Orion May 2, losing 7-1. The Wolves (4-9) couldn’t bring their runners around to score and the Dragons fed on Clarkston miscues for their 12th consecutive win. Lake Orion (12-1) lost […]
Clarkston’s Amanda Byrd plays as a specialist on the volleyball court. Byrd, who debuted the libero position for Clarkston last winter, is taking her skills to Concordia College in New York after signing a letter of intent to play there May 3. ‘She has such a passion for the game. She really didn’t want her […]
BY LAURA COLVIN Clarkston News Staff Writer When Superintendent Al Roberts stepped in as acting principal at Springfield Plains Elementary, fifth-grader David Rushlow was ready to lend a hand’and didn’t hesitate to say so. Rushlow was one of 14 students honored May 2 during the Clarkston-area Optimist’s annual Youth Appreciation Breakfast. ‘It took me about […]