Coming to America in a pandemic

By David Fleet Editor Alessandro Pagiluso had a dream of coming to America. In September he made it. Pagiluso is a 17-year-old native of Curtatone Italy, a commune in the northern Province of Mantua in the region of Lombardy, about 80 miles southeast of Milan. He arrived at Flint Bishop airport about three weeks ago […]

Lower peninsula black bear hunting thriving

By David Fleet Editor When Brandon Township resident Billy Starr harvested a black bear on Sept. 15— it was not only his first it was also shot in the Lower Peninsula, just about 2 hours north of Oakland County. While many hunters opt for an Upper Peninsula bear due to the higher population—staying south is […]

Return to learn

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- It had been six months since students statewide had attended classes following an abrupt shutdown due to the coronavirus. GHS Senior Georgia Berger was one of those students that opted to return on Sept. 8 to a somewhat traditional face-to-face classroom setting. Other classmates choose to stay home and start […]

Technology virtual classes

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Township Public Library is hosting eight weeks worth of classes this fall, all about technology. “People who register will be able to gather some tips and tricks about things they’re having issues with,” said Shauna Quick, librarian at the BTPL. The classes aren’t connected, so attendees can register […]

Parenting the Love and Logic Way

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Love and Logic classes are being held virtually this year. Due to COVID-19, the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St. is not able to host the free Parenting the Love and Logic Way program in person as they normally do. Instead, they will be hosting the four-session program virtually […]

40th year: Ortonville Community CROP Hunger Walk

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The annual CROP walk is still on. “Yes, there will be a CROP walk this year,” said Sue Sirgany, CROP Walk treasurer. “We are proud and happy to announce that this year marks the 40th year for the Ortonville Community CROP Hunger Walk.” While the event is still going to […]

Atlas Real Estate: 25 years

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-It’s been a quarter of a century since Marian Wojtkowicz and Jeff Dawley purchased a small building near the intersection Green and State roads. The two local real estate agents had a vision to transform the auto repair shop at 8491 S State Road, into a dynamic business grounded on […]

Back to America: Former student, now intern

By David Fleet Editor The first time Australia native Lyall Beveridge visited the United States he raved about American hamburgers, pizza and was surprised that school buses were yellow. Five years later not much has changed. In 2014, Beveridge was a 14-years-old high school student from Sydney who arrived in the United States and attended […]

‘Let Them Play’

By David Fleet Editor On a late summer Friday afternoon, Brandon Blackhawk Varsity football slot receiver Brayton MacQueen was not at practice or preparing for the teams second game of the season. Rather, the 6-foot-1-inch 180 pound junior was on the steps of the Michigan State Capitol along with hundreds of other players, parents and […]

Groveland Township:Holly Powersports opens

By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-Holly Powersports is ready to ride. In about two weeks the Holly Oaks ORV Park, one of Michigan’s newest state park will open in the township and a local business is now revved up for action. Earlier this year Pam and Al Rush, along with James Nolan opened Holly Powersports, […]

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