By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon High School Student Council is hosting their annual charity week Dec. 10-14, and this year they’re raising money for Leader Dogs for the Blind. “The goal is just to raise money to pair leader dogs with those in need,” said Charity Week Chair Macy Roberts. “Our goal is […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority has received two grants from Main Street Oakland County in partnership with Genisys Credit Union and Flagstar Bank. The Spirit of Main Street Micro Business Startup Grant, which is in partnership with Genisys Credit Union, will go toward enhancing the existing retail district and create […]
From left, Sandie Shedlowsky helps a customer select a turkey at Bueche’s Food World on Nov. 19 while Melissa Donaldson restocks a few of the Thanksgiving dinner guests. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Nov. 12, by a 5-0 vote the village council OK’d the scoping/pre-engineering of a pathway between Ridge Road from Hegel to Green roads. The procedure must be completed before any applications are made for grant funding. “This is at no cost to the village,” said Paulette Johnson, Walk, Bike, Run, […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Monday night, the school board voted 6-0 to accept the evaluation of district superintendent Dr. Matt Outlaw, where they rated him highly effective. Board member Bob Eisiminger was absent with notice. “We continue to be very impressed with Dr. Outlaw’s work in the district,” said board member […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-Today the quiet northern Michigan town of Kalkaska is known for the trout festival and great snowmobiling in the winter. But a former resident cared more about murder then outdoor activities. Between 1887 and 1903, serial killer Kalakaska native Mary McKnight, murdered between 12 and 18 people including her own […]
By David Fleet Editor Gary Shafer watched as an elderly man fell backward, striking his head on the sidewalk. “I wanted to help,” said Shafer, then a Pontiac resident in the late 1960s. “But I did not know what I was doing. Finally the meter maid came over and covered him with a blanket. The […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer At 7 p.m., Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, Brandon Middle School is putting on their musical, Willy Wonka Jr., at the BHS performing arts center. “It follows Willy Wonka, he’s trying to find an heir and our protagonist is little Charlie Bucket,” said co-director Kristen Kelsey. “It’s fun and holiday […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-Christmas comes to town. From noon-5 p.m., Dec. 1 the annual Christmas in the Village celebration with more than 20 different activities to kick off the holiday season. Celebrate a little early by checking out downtown and voting on the best window decor by donating inside the businesses. All money […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-This past week, Oakland County Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard ordered flags at half staff at Sheriff Office buildings and L.Brooks Patterson, Oakland County executive, has requested flags be lowered at all county buildings to honor and remember Deputy Eric Overall who was killed in the line of duty one year […]