Prank killed uncle Dear Editor, In the early morning hours of Sunday, Nov. 6, 1977, Kelly Leroy Nadeau was struck and killed by an automobile on the corner of M-15 and Perry Road. Kelly had stopped to move some barricades in the road on M-15 that someone had placed there as a prank. This prank […]
Thank you Dear Editor, Last Monday (10-24) was my last official library board meeting. I decided not to re-run as a BTPL trustee again. In the three terms that I served the library, we experienced many ups and downs. I believe that today the library is in a better position than when I began. The […]
Dear Editor, There’s an important election Aug. 2. I would like to add my support for Republican Joe Kent for 46th District House of Representative. Joe is a tax expert, and that’s just what we need in Lansing. He understands the impact taxes and red tape. He’s a straight shooter who follows through. I also […]
Dear Editor, On May 30, VFW Post 582 paid honor to all veterans and celebrated the 150th anniversary of Memorial Day with our annual parade and program at the Ortonville Cemetery. Thank you to all of the scout groups for there participation and scout Pack 531 for passing out the water for the VFW. Special […]
Dear Editor, In the coming weeks, readers will hear a lot about what Atlas Supervisor “Shirley” has done in a grandiose way. Aside from the traffic hazard of a billboard erected last week, there will be letters to the editor, personal endorsements, packaged dip samples and campaign tokens to buy our votes. Oh she is […]
Dear Editor, North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy (NOHLC) has reached its fundraising goal for the stewardship of Mud Lake in Brandon Township. Proceeds from two benefit events were combined to reach the $6,000 goal: an October Farmhouse dinner, hosted last fall by Bob and Suzy Fluck, and the spring MudBall on March 19. MudBall sponsors […]
Dear Editor, A sincere thank you to the those who helped me during Rocking ‘n’ Raking on April 30 so very much with picking up limbs, twigs and debris from this winter. They also raked and placed my patio table and chairs on my deck. This was all done with smiles and courteousness. What wonderful […]
Dear Editor, A huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped with the 5th annual Bookin’ It For Your Library 5K and Dewey Decimal Dash on May 14. Despite the brisk weather, the turnout was amazing! We had 388 register for the 5K run/walk and 35 for the Dewey Decimal Dash, raising just over […]
Dear Editor, With summer upon us, families are preparing to break away and enjoy some quality time doing things that are important to them. If you were the Brandon School Board, now might also be a great time to “educate” the public on your financial needs. The public might be too busy to notice your […]
Dear Editor, I want to sncerely thank all those who sent kind words of condolence or cards of prayers to our community at the time of Sister Mary Martin’s death. The outpouring of support has been tremendous. It has been a great tribute to a great woman. We send our prayers back to all who […]