By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Harvey Swanson Elementary School is going back to in-person instruction on Monday. “Before Thanksgiving, we had 82 staff and students in quarantine,” said superintendent Dr. Karl Heidrich. “We currently have 14 staff and students in quarantine. We have had some improvement there.” The Brandon Board of Education voted on Nov. […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-It’s been a tough year, but a local family remains positive and thankful for community support. “This year has been crazy,” said the mother of five who asked to remain anonymous. “In May I lost my job due to COVID and I want to keep my children home to be […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Santa Dogs are coming back to Bueche’s Food World, but in a different way. “It’s just not safe to have a crowd of people around with the dogs and in close conversations,” said Carl Liepmann, fundraiser organizer. This will be the 38th year for the Santa Dogs fundraiser, which raises […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On Saturday, Robin Loughlin was not shopping online or battling traffic near malls. “I like shopping in small businesses because I like to support the community I live in, and get to know the local business owners and help promote them to my friends,” she said Loughlin joined hundreds in […]
By David Fleet Editor Stuart Perry suggests that rather than leftover turkey, stop-by 4-1-1 Pub for barbecue. “Stop by and bring home some after Thanksgiving deliciousness for the holidays,” said Perry, owner of 4-1-1 Pub, 10230 Hegel Road, Goodrich. “We are open for carry-out, just check out our on-line menu. Same great food just curb-side.” […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-The new Holly Oaks ORV Park closed for the season on Nov. 29 following what county officials deem a success with room for improvement. “We can make it much better and when we reopen next spring they’ll be some changes,” said Jon Noyes Oakland County Parks and Recreation Principal Planner. […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the Monday night meeting, the council voted 6-0 to accept the resignation of councilman Mark Robinson, effective immediately. “I received an email from Mark Robinson indicating that he was resigning from the council, although I don’t believe it provided a date, I assumed it to be immediate with […]
Masked Brandon High School students exit the building following Gov. Whitmer’s announcement to close in person learning on Wednesday. Photo by Patrick McAbee. By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Members of the Brandon School Board were brought to tears as they made the unanimous decision Wednesday night to move Harvey Swanson Elementary to virtual learning […]
By David Fleet Editor On Nov. 16 Governor Whitmer announced that, due to the recent surge of COVID-19 cases and the burden this has placed on our hospitals, front line workers, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has moved the state back into a “modified” Phase 3 for at minimum of the next […]