By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Mark Bell described Thursday, Jan. 23 as a “semi-controlled mad house.” Bell is co-owner of Papa Bella’s Pizza, 425 Mill St., Ortonville. His partner, Joe D’Anna, has been in the hospital since Jan. 4 when he suffered a massive heart attack. “We’ve been partners for 29 years,” said Bell. “We […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer OATS is partnering with local veteran groups to host a chili cook-off. “We’re a non-profit, and we have worked with veterans in the past and we are working once again to provide services to veterans,” said Fred Pellerito. “American Sportsman for Veterans, they provide recreational outings for veterans, mostly hunting […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- From battling juvenile arthritis to recruiting organ donors to intense ballet studies—Joslynn Ridley is a high school senior on a mission. At 6 p.m., Jan. 31 and Feb. 18, at the Goodrich High School Varsity Basketball games, Ridley will use her senior capstone project and medical-science interests to gather registrations […]
By David Fleet Editor Cindy and Chris Maldonado along with their teenage daughters Gabi and Nadine are trend setters by sitting down and simply having supper—together. “No doubt we are very busy,” said Cindy. “Chris is gone to work all day, Nadine has a job after school and Gabi has music lessons. But, it’s important […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance is seeking nominations for their annual Youth Recognition Night. “Brandon Groveland Youth Recognition is a special time when we get together to publicly thank the youth from our community for their volunteerism, involvement and hard work,” said Fran Hotchkiss, Brandon Township Library outreach liaison. Anyone […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On Jan. 4, Joe D’Anna, co-owner of Papa Bella’s Pizza, 425 Mill St., Ortonville, suffered a massive heart attack. According to the Gofundme page, D’Anna was rushed to the hospital, where it was determined he needed a specialized surgery and was airlifted to University of Michigan Ann Arbor for emergency […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- It was a small black mound on a bright white snow and ice covered lake in rural Livingston County, Mich. But for 54-year-old Navy veteran Larry Atkins owner of Cosmic Connection Meteorites.com, 8241 S. State Road, the small rock is one more piece of the universe discovered. Atkins was one […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-They served their country and now ready to serve their community. On Oct. 1, area residents and veterans Brianna and David Gabbard became the new owners of Creations Family Salon, 80 S. Ortonville Road. David is a 1995 Brandon High School graduate and Brianna a Clarkston High School alumna who […]
By David Fleet Editor Detroit-A local American Idol contestant did something on Sunday that the Detroit Lions failed to do. Have a great performance. On Jan. 15, Atlas Township resident Genavieve Linkowski performed the National Anthem before about 65,000 at Ford Field prior to the kickoff of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions football […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Detroit is known as the ‘Motor City’ for a reason. At 7 p.m., Dec. 17 the Brandon Township Public Library will host Alan Naldrett, an author and historian who wrote ‘Lost Car Companies of Detroit’ as well as other books on the rise of the automotive industry in metro Detroit. […]