By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer August 1933, downtown Grand Haven, Mich.—notorious robber Baby Face Nelson walks into the Peoples Savings Bank. Nelson and his gang grab the cash then exit—except his driver already split. At 7 p.m., Oct. 25 the Brandon Township Public Library will be hosting Tom Powers, author of “Stick ‘Em Up: Michigan […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Eating mac and cheese and running cross country are two things that exchange students from Brazil are loving in America. Brandon students Mateus Wanderley, 16, and Pietra Magnagnagno, 15, arrived in the United States last summer for a school year long stint as a Blackhawk. “The culture is totally […]
By David Fleet Editor Holly Twp. -Army Private Stan Kengerski served in France during World War I returned home in 1919 and raised a family. He died in 1992 and was buried at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Now, more than century after serving his country on a rainy October morning his son, Brandon Township resident […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- A barn returns. An area couples passion for the restoration of an area landmark barn was recently honored statewide. Last May, David and Kathleen Mayo earned the 2018 Michigan Barn of the Year Award for their exceptional restoration of an 1880s barn on their township farm. “We had been […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Grasping the peace of mind achieved in yoga may now be a direction for curing addictions and recovery. According to the National Survey on Drug use and Health, 21.5 million American adults (aged 12 and older) battled a substance use disorder in 2014. And almost 80 percent of people suffering […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer For some traveling is a hassle. Nancy Solak is one of those individuals. “I’d rather stay at home, I’m a homebody,” said Solak. “I’ve never had dreams of going to China.” Solak’s apprehension to a journey to the Far East has prompted some intriguing stories. At 7 p.m., Sept. 27, […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A 2011 Brandon Graduate is back from Los Angeles after competing in the NYX Face Awards on Aug. 25. “It was actually more than I could have ever imagined,” said Alexandria Bishop, who was one of the top six in the competition. “We filmed a Target commercial out there and […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A local mother is raising money for a scholarship fund in her daughter’s name. “She would have started at Wayne State this week,” said Cheryl Ferguson. Ferguson’s daughter Hana “Max” Ferguson passed away on Jan. 26, 2018 at the age of 18. Hana was diagnosed with Chirai Malformation, which causes […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas- Private Eli Jennings’ letters home to his wife Nancy provide a glimpse of the life of a Union Solider. Four letters penned in 1863 during the Civil War by Eli and one from his wife Nancy to her sister were recently shared by long time Ortonville resident Ron Sutton. Eli […]
By David Fleet Editor A few puddles in the parking lots. Some rain. On and off wind. That’s how Justin Stonerock, 22, a 2013 graduate of Goodrich High School described the hurricane that wasn’t on his island home. “We lost power for an hour on Friday and that was it,” said Stonerock, who moved to […]