By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Groveland Twp.— On Feb. 29, 2024 Dr. Jay Stark celebrated his 14th birthday. “My brain is still that of about a 14 year old,” said Stark, owner of Brandon Chiropractic Center 125 N. Ortonville Road. “I actually turn 56 this year.” Stark is joined by about 205,000 American ‘leaplings’ or […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — From 6:30-7:45 p.m., on March 4, the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St., is hosting a Parenting with Love and Logic Workshop, sponsored by Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance. This one-night workshop, facilitated by Linda Brooks, gives an introduction to the practical skills used in Love and Logic. […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — Tipping the scale at just under 6,000 pounds, the 1960s era Lincoln Continental is an American icon synonymous with luxurious features, impressive style and for many a piece of history. But for Brandon Township resident Rob Young, his glimmering two-tone 1963 Continental hardtop is not only a classic […]
Davisburg — A charity auction is set for Saturday, March 2, in Davisburg with a Fiesta theme to help raise money for this summer’s Oakland County Fair. The Oakland County 4-H Fair Association will host its 18th Annual Fiesta Fundraiser and Silent Auction beginning at 5 p.m. at the Springfield Oaks Activity Center at 12451 […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.— Beginning at 6 p.m., March 9, Captain’s Club at Woodfield, 10200 Woodfield Dr., Grand Blanc will host Run for the Roses, Derby Night to raise funds for the All Sports Brandon Boosters. The event will include dinner at 7 p.m., barbecue buffet, horse racing (betting available for a minimum […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On March 2, the Creekside Event Barn, 7388 S. State Road will host the first annual Goodrich Spring Gala. The Goodrich Educational Foundation, Board of Education, district administration, staff, community and family members will honor and celebrate the 2024 Teacher of the Year, Citizen of the Year and Staff Member of the […]
By David Fleet & Shelby Stewart-Soldan Editor & Staff Writer Brandon Twp. —Fifty years, five decades or a half century, either way it’s written it’s a long time and for married couples the Golden Anniversary milestone is a celebrated life accomplishment. Just in time for Valentine’s Day three are couples recently shared their journey, insight […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Goodrich — Despite being past her due date, Penelope Roelandt was eager to make her entrance to the world. “It was Sunday, on the 28th,” said Jen Roelandt, a Goodrich resident. “We were going to the hospital because I was having contractions.” But Roelandt’s husband Chris would end up delivering […]
By David Fleet Editor Frankenmuth — Some rather warm January temperatures did not cool an area snow carving team who recently chipped in for top honors at Zehnder’s Snowfest in Frankenmuth Jan. 24-28. HomeTeam II turned a six-by-six-by-10 feet block of snow into Fáfnir’s Castle. The local carvers were among 20 teams statewide that competed […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Jan. 26, the Genesee Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution recognized the annual winners of the Good Citizen awards at the ELGA Credit Union banquet room, 6019 Grand Pointe Blvd. Grand Blanc. This year Goodrich Senior Marcella Merkel was among 17 Genesee area students awarded who exhibit the qualities of good citizenship in […]