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. […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer For the last 36 years, the Santa Dogs fundraiser at Bueche’s has raised more money than the last. Last year, a little over $20,000 was raised for the Humane Society of Genesee County. “One of the things that made a big difference is last year we had a $2,500 donor,” […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-For the past two years Olivia McDowell has been on a mission in her pajamas. But, don’t be fooled by McDowell’s rather casual attire. The 10 year old fifth grade student at Holly School District Patterson Elementary School donned the nighttime garb to raise funds to honor veterans. It all […]
Front from left, Emma, Mia, Sophia, Zoey, Amelia, Justin, Cody and Devyn. Center from left Braxton, Kayden, Carsen, Makayla, Emma, Mylo, Ben and Oscar. Back from left, Duncan, Isabelle, Lilyanne, Abigail, Avery, Lyric, Wyatt and Evan. Mrs. Davert’s Harvey Swanson second grade class. Photo by Patrick McAbee. Dear Santa, I always work hard in […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-A day to remember veterans nationwide will be a little closer to home thanks to a group of scouts. Dec. 14 is Wreaths Across America Day with an estimated 750,000 wreaths laid on veterans’ graves at 1,200 different locations across the country. Locally, wreaths were purchased by donations and will […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville- At 3 p.m., today when the annual Christmas Parade comes to town—area resident Tom Peters will be the 2019 Grand Marshal. “It was a very enjoyable time and appreciated the opportunity to serve,” said Peters. “I had a lot of fun.” Peters was appointed by Santa from the North Pole […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Santa is coming for a visit to Harvey Swanson Elementary school. From 9-11:30 a.m., Dec. 14, Brandon Schools will be hosting their annual Breakfast with Santa event for future or present preschoolers, Pre-kindergartners and kindergartners at Brandon Schools. “Pretty much any kids seven and under,” said Diane Zedan, Director of […]
By David Fleet Editor From 5-9 p.m., Dec. 5, Santa Claus will be at the Goodrich Downtown Christmas. Santa will be seeking both the nice and naughty during the evening. “The annual downtown Christmas event will be bigger and more festive than ever this year,” said Jenny McKenzie, event coordinator “There’s plenty of new activities […]