Birds of a feather

Birds of a feather

Eastern bluebirds in Brandon Township contemplate the recent late autumn snowfall. Photo by Jonathan Schechter.

Board to discuss school district reopening, COVID

By David Fleet Editor For now it’s wait and see. At 6:30 p.m., Dec. 7 the Goodrich School Board of Trustees will host a special virtual meeting to discuss the next chapter of the ongoing COVID-19 battle and the district’s next step toward reopening. “We’re going to have a discussion of what we are going […]

Three years after deputy’s death, wife files lawsuit

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The wife of Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputy Eric Overall, who was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 23, 2017, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Sonja Overall’s suit lists Oakland, Lapeer and Genesee counties as defendants, as well as four Lapeer County Sheriff deputies and Christopher Berak, […]

Harvey Swanson students head back for in-person instruction

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. […]

‘Tis the season OCEF seeking donations

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 […]

A ‘pause’ for Santa Dogs

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 […]

Small Business Saturday success

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 […]

Local eateries provide carry-out, carry on amidst second shutdown

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.” […]

Season ends for Holly Oaks ORV Park

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. […]