Slime time
Molly Smith, 9, looking through slime mixed up at a recent Brandon Township Library summer program. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Township man guilty on five counts of CSC
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A Brandon Township man was found guilty on five counts of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree on July 27, all of which were incestuous charges. On May 8, 2018, Brandon deputies were notified by Child Protective Services that a sexual assault make have occurred on a then 17-year-old […]
Local veteran’s story dumped by fb draws ire
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer For their 10 year anniversary, staff at the Village Funeral Home started a blog titled, “Living Life Well,” to highlight those in the community living life to it’s fullest. For the month of July, Ortonville VFW Post 582 commander Dennis Hoffman was selected. But Facebook had other ideas. Following a […]
Rain catcher
From left, Austin Dyjak watches as Hadley Fahrner attempts to capture rain drops at a t-ball game in Ortonville last week. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Park projects move forward, but assistance still needed
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Baseball, basketball and volleyball facilities at the township park will soon have a new look. Construction at the Brandon Township Community Park, 1414 N. Hadley Road is underway and Fred Waybrant, township parks and recreation director says the projects from Land and Water Conservation Fund grants from the […]
Area birders club to host sandhill crane, mourning dove discussion
By David Fleet Editor At 7 p.m., July 31, The Gateway, 7150 N. Main St., Clarkston will host the Clarkston-Area Backyard Birders Club. This month Julie Baker, founder and director of the Michigan Songbird Protection Coalition, who remains on the forefront for the protection of songbirds, including mourning doves and sandhill cranes will discuss her […]
MSUFCU Ortonville to renovate branch
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-The Michigan State University Federal Credit Union in the village will soon have a new look. “We are excited about bringing a fresh new look to our Ortonville Branch,” said Deidre Davis, MSUFCU’s chief marketing officer. “Through this renovation, we are proud to invest in the growth of this vibrant […]
Cranberries Café celebrating 25 years
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Twenty-five years ago a historic downtown building took on a new identity that today is a landmark eatery with stellar dining and hometown atmosphere. Cranberries Café, 10250 Hegel Road opened a quarter of a century ago in August 1994 thanks to the vision of area residents Patty and Mitchel Plant, who […]
Good Times in Goodrich Aug. 3
By David Fleet Editor Good Times are here again. On Aug. 3 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 heard of,” said Jim Green, of Goodrich Festival and Events. “It’s all about community, family and fun. A homecoming […]
GEA, district ink two year contract
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the school board of trustees voted 7-0 to approve a two year contract with the Goodrich Education Association, following a 50 minute closed session meeting. School board president Greg Main and the board declined comment following the meeting. In April the school district and the GEA reached a […]