By David Fleet Editor Karen Gulf recalls Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 1945, in Milaca, Minn. “It was a rainy, slushy day” she recalled. “My shoes and stockings were wet. My dress was wet too.” As the United States celebrated the first Veterans Day following the end of WWII—Karen and new husband Charles were celebrating their […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Sara, Mandy and Eleanor have dreams of becoming actresses, so they decide to do something about it. On Nov. 14-16, Brandon High School will present a mystery farce in three acts ‘Murder at Coppersmith Inn,’ a play within a play by Dan Neidermyer. “It’s about three high school girls who […]
By David Fleet Editor Thousands of America’s military are currently serving in difficult and dangerous locations worldwide. On Oct. 24, about a dozen gathered for a Hometown Hero Packing Party at the Old Town Hall in downtown Ortonville to recognize those serving by sending a little bit of home their way. The group packed about […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Friction, depression and unresolved issues—just “Ordinary People.” At 7 p.m., Nov. 13-16 and 2:30 p.m., Nov. 17, the Goodrich High School Theatre Department will present the production of Judith Guest’s “Ordinary People.” The play, an adaptation from the novel of the same name, is about the main character Conrad Jarrett’s […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Township library has style. For the second year, the Michigan Library Association hosted their Style in the Stacks competition to raise money for the MLA scholarship fund. Brandon Township took home first place at the annual conference networking lunch and fashion show. “I think it shows the library […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-A nighttime Nanny Cam of a baby watching a glowing orb which appeared to be floating across a nursery in an rural Oakland County home was enough of an unexplained apparition to attract paranormal investigators. On Oct. 22, an area historian and The Old Mill museum were included during an episode, […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer For generations, the Little House on the Prairie book series, written by Laura Ingalls Wilder, has captivated children and adults alike with autobiographical stories of the American frontier and pioneer life. The nine book series was published during the 30s and 40s, and later adapted into a television series. One […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer With 15 attempted suicides in Brandon Township alone so far this year—a local group is seeking some prevention. On Tuesday night, community members attended safeTALK at Old Town Hall in Ortonville to learn about suicide alertness and become safeTALK certified. “These are very simple steps that we can use to […]
By David Fleet Editor The USS Indianapolis sunk in about 12 minutes. Just after midnight, July 30, 1945, 1,197 men were aboard when the 610-foot-long heavy cruiser named after the Indiana city when she was hit by a Japanese submarine with four torpedoes in the Philippine Sea. About 300 men died when the ship sank […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- September is septic system awareness month, and the village is raising awareness with their month-long Septic Smart resolution. Each week the village will have a different septic notice posted on their website and facebook page, and postcards have gone out to all village residents. The fourth weeks’ notice is […]