Tom Stowell’s job is part of his life mission. Now, the lifelong Brandon Township resident who says he is lucky to have a job that matches his goals in life has taken a step up. Stowell was promoted to executive director of emergency services at Lighthouse of Oakland County last month. ‘I’m very happy,? says […]
Goodrich- Athletic Director Al Martus says he’s doing just fine, but admits he’s had a rough week. Martus, 62 was admitted to Genesys Regional Medical Center on April 23 and was later diagnosed as having had a heart attack. He underwent surgery, receiving three stents. After being released on April 30, Martus found himself back […]
Two Brandon Township women pleaded guilty and a third woman pleaded no contest to charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder for their roles in a March 24 attack on a 21-year-old woman in the Clarkston Lakes Mobile Home Park. Jennifer White, 23, pleaded no contest and Kristen Gallus, […]
Goodrich- When Tracy Del Duca and her business partner Lynne Phal were in need of a location for their business, Village Furs and Outerwear, they looked no further than their own backyard. ‘We were looking for the perfect area where we would fit in as a little boutique, and we love Goodrich,? said Del Duca. […]
There will be an informal meeting regarding the Goodrich Affordable Senior Housing Corporation at 7 p.m., May 14 and 10 a.m., May 16 at the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road. The group is proposing senior housing consisting of one- and two-bedroom condominium style apartments on Hegel Road near S. State Road in […]
Goodrich – An investigation of sexual harassment allegations in the middle school is finished, with results funneling into the community via a letter sent to parents and staff members. Following the investigation, the actions of Middle School Principal Jerry Lawrason were determined not to be sexual in nature. According to the letter signed by Superintendent […]
Recent allegations of sexual harassment are not the first seen by the Goodrich School District. Former Reid Elementary Maintenance Custodian Dennis Harris said he worked in the district from 1980-1993 before being fired for allegations of sexual harassment. Harris said for 13 years he had made a habit of telling women in the building, ‘Good […]
Brandon Twp.- What kind of show will light up the sky on July 3 depends entirely upon the donations of area residents and businesses. The Ortonville Area Chamber of Commerce has been seeking donations from the community to pay for the July 3 show since township officials cut the $5,000 usually given for fireworks from […]
Ortonville- Mary Beth Skylis has been acting in theater since she was 9-years-old. ‘Theater is like being able to goof off and no one really cares, because it isn’t you that you are playing,? she says. Skylis, 15, will be able to ‘goof off? May 11-13 when she plays the part of Cecily Cardew in […]
The letters from the soldiers are appreciative. ‘Hello. My name is Ivan Virruet and I just received your box of goodies,? says one. ‘I just wanted to write to you all to tell you thank you for sending that stuff. I don’t know of a soldier in my unit who doesn’t like Girl Scout cookies […]