By David Fleet Editor Holly Twp. — On March 17, Shannon Precision Fastener officially opened the 170,000 square foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near McClelland Road and I-75. In September 2021, Madison Heights-based Shannon Precision Fastener began construction of the fastener manufacturing facility just north of Groveland Township. When at full capacity this summer, the new […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville —Sophie Lyons was dubbed the “Queen of Crime.” Uneducated she was taught shoplifting and pickpocketing as a child. From cleaver clever heists to crafty blackmail schemes—her life of crime traveled to Sing Sing prison and finally in Detroit. From 6:30-7:30 p.m., March 21 the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 […]
By David Fleet Editor Krakow — Boyd Byelich is making a difference, one box at a time. The 59 year-old former Ortonville resident has grasp the opportunity to assist those in need a world away caught in the cross fire of the ongoing Ukrainian-Russian War. Byelich has joined the battle in support of the refugees […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Davison— After 57 years, Dr. Rodney Pierson is taking a step back from the veterinary business. “I’ve been blessed to have a long career, but I didn’t want to die with my boots on,” said Pierson. Pierson, owner of Pierson Pet Hospital, 9050 Davison Road, Davison, began working at a […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.— As World War II ended, the era of the hot rod was just beginning. The once plentiful Ford Model A and Ts from the 1920s and 30s were the preferred vehicle for racers back then who had a need for speed on a budget. Don Stanford of Brandon Township recently rekindled […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Goodrich — When they were looking to open a local business, Russell and Tami Foster turned to the community. “My wife was looking to get out of nursing, I was tired of what I was doing, so we asked the community what they wanted,” said Russell Foster, co-owner. “The feedback […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Myrtle Beach, SC — March 2-5, Brandon Township resident Harper Heath traveled to South Carolina to compete in the Costal Classic Gymnastics Invitational with her gymnastic team from Great Lakes Elite Gymnastics in Oxford. Heath took first place in all four of her events, the even bars, vault, floor and […]
A local administrator was nominated for Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals 2023 Principal of the year. Dan Stevens, principal of Brandon Schools, was one of 13 nominees throughout the state of Michigan. He has been with the district since 2013. “I am honored to be thought of, even in the same breath, as some […]
By David Fleet Editor East Lansing —On the evening of Feb. 13, Michigan State Sophomore Noel Harrison along with a group of friends were celebrating birthdays at Lou and Harry’s Bar & Grill just north of campus on East Grand River Ave. The local eatery is across the street from the MSU Union. “Our group […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — At 6:30 p.m., on March 7, local author Celia Ryker will launch her new book, “Augusta”, at the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St. “I grew up in Clarkston and have lived in Ortonville since 1978. My husband, Don, and I live between Ortonville and Bridgewater Corners, […]