By David Fleet Editor On July 31, Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced that the club has signed defenseman Ben Gleason to a one-year, two-way contract. “It was a long week waiting,” said Gleason, 23, an Ortonville native. “I’m excited to get with the team and go to camp this September.” Gleason was originally […]
A Brandon Township man was arrested on July 24 for a weapons violation and alcohol related charges. On July 24, at 3:50 p.m., Brandon deputies responded to the 5000 block of Oakhill Road for a report of a man sitting in a vehicle in a parking lot with either a machine gun or sniper rifle. […]
By David Fleet Editor Two churches—one mission. Last month, five youths from Ortonville and Mt. Bethel United Methodist churches, accompanied by OUMC Pastor Brian Johnson and Mt. Bethel Pastor Leah Caron set off on a five day mission 400 miles southeast to serve in the community of Charleston, W.V. “Pastor Brian and I were really excited to […]
By David Fleet Editor Mathew Harrison’s road to the Big House and the University of Michigan Football roster as a preferred walk-on has been anything but smooth. Harrison, a 2019 Brandon High School graduate and Blackhawk football standout has overcome injuries, a pandemic and the rigors of making a Big 10 football team. “It’s tough, […]
Aurora Gavette shows her family a cartwheel on the beach at Heron Beach, located in the Holly Recreation Area, 8100 Grange Hall Road, Groveland Township. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- Masking will be a choice this fall when students and teachers head back this fall. Distirct Superintendent Wayne Wright released a letter to parents on July 26 regarding masks when school starts up Aug. 30. “We know that choice is important to our parents. At this time, masking will be […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Good Times are here again. On Aug. 7 Good Times in Goodrich will begin with a day of cars, food and activities for the whole family. “It’s biggest small festival that nobody has heard of,” said Jim Green, of Goodrich Festival and Events. “It’s all about community, family and fun. A […]
A Brandon Township man was arraigned last week for one count of felonious assault, a four year felony, and one count of aggravated domestic violence, a one year misdemeanor. Vernon George Miller Jr., 58, was arrested on July 22 for aggravated domestic assault to his girlfriend. The victim has known Miller for almost 40 years […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-At about noon, Sunday July 11, Genesee County Deputies responded to a report of a suspicious death near the 5100 block of South Vassar near Jordan roads, according to a report issued by Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson on Facebook. As of press time at noon, July 29 no suspects […]
Michigan Lilies (Lilium michiganense ) are a native wild lily of the Great Lakes region. These stunning beauties are blossoming now in moist woodlands and are easily recognized by their six orange petals with brownish-purple dots. Photo by Jonathan Schechter, Brandon Township