Fourth of July cool down
From left, Dylan Lord, 12, Riely West, 7, Skylar Lord, 6, and Hayley Lord, 14 get cooled off by Hadley Township Firefighter Stacy Millar at the Hadley Fourth of July parade. Photo by David Fleet.
On a mission: Africa, Mexico, United States
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- When Reverend Michael Kuchar turned 50-years-old he realized it’s time to step out and go on a mission— “it’s something I always wanted to do,” he said. Now at 65 years old—Kuchar is stepping out once again. After nine years as pastor of St. Mark the Evangelist, S. 7296 […]
Brandon principal, teacher moves north
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer After 16 years in the Brandon School District, Harvey Swanson principal Andy Phillips accepted a position in the Traverse City Area Public Schools as the curriculum director, starting July 9. “I just finished my 16th school year in Brandon,” said Phillips. “I was hired right out of college, so Brandon […]
Oakland County Fair opens
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Today Kaydence Schudlich wares a crown thanks to a rabbit named “Mocha.” On June 28, Schudlich was crowned Oakland County Rabbit Princess thanks the 2-year-old English Lop rabbit that tips the scale just under 13 pounds. “The rabbits that don’t bite and let you hold them do the best,” said […]
A reel good time: Movie night
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On July 14 at the Brandon Township Community Park, the annual Art in the Park Movie Night will start at 1 p.m. “Enjoy the park, get out, do a little running,” said Parks and Recreation Director Fred Waybrant. This year will feature the classic car show at 1 p.m. and […]
‘Eats in the Streets’
Aaron Ashley and Kaiser Huston eat at the Eats in the Streets on June 21 in Ortonivlle. Photo by Patrick McAbee. By David Fleet Editor Ortonville- “Eats in the Streets” was a hit. That’s the report from Downtown Development Authority Director Matt Jenkins Executive following the “Eats in the Streets” Food Truck Rally and Ortonville […]
Onica-Oxford ink deal: Atlas Township Supervisor to add Oxford Clerk-Treasurer to duties
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Oxford Village can finally turn off the neon vacancy sign that’s been flashing over its clerk-treasurer’s office for more than a year. Last week, council voted 5-0 to approve a six-page employment agreement, effective July 1, with Teresa Onica, supervisor of Atlas Township. “I’m looking forward to working here and […]
Village wildlife park surveyed
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville- On Monday night the surveyed boundaries of the Ortonville Wildlife Preservation Park were discussed at the village council meeting. The 47 acres, near Harvey Swanson Elementary school, was given the designation of wildlife preservation park on April 24, 2017. A village funded survey was completed by Clarkston based Thomas Smith […]
Goodrich, Brandon together in Flint Metro League
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- The Martians will soon have some new sports competition. By a 9-0 vote last week, the principals of the Flint Metro League approved Goodrich, Corunna and Lake Fenton to join beginning in the 2019-2020 school year. Approval of the school boards is next. The move creates a 12 team league […]
Spann named Bentley Superintendent
By David Fleet Editor On Tuesday night the Bentley Board of Education selected a long time Brandon School District administrator as superintendent. Bentley School Board members voted 5-2 to approve Kristy Spann to take over as superintendent once a contract is approved. The job listing deadline was July 10. Charles Andrews, regional vice president for […]