A rash of recent M-15 area break-ins has business owners irked and police looking for answers. At least six local businesses have reported forced entries in the last two months, even three on the same night last week according to police. ‘Due to the time frame and area we’re sure these break-ins are related,? said […]
Brandon Twp.? By a 5-2 vote the township board approved a one-year $56,000 contract for Kimberly Feigley of Municipal Appraisal Services, Inc. as the new township assessor. Feigley will begin the job of on April 1, determining the state equalized values of new buildings, doing regular maintenance of the assessment roll, maintaining files and helping […]
Judy Henley helped Deanna Kester get a place to live and furnished it for her. For the past 10 years, Henley has assisted Kester, a single mother, in providing her three children with food, Christmas gifts, paying the bills and moral support. So when Kester recently learned that Henley is retiring as the Christian Services […]
The devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan. 12 lasted about 35 seconds. The recovery will take years. On March 27 students at Goodrich High School gathered for a night to help the victims of Haiti and also have some fun. GHS National Honor Society organized the first annual Spring Fling dance at the Goodrich […]
Ortonville- Bill Sprague is moving on, after five months as the village manager. Sprague turned in his letter of resignation to Village Council President Ken Quisenberry March 26. His last day in the village will be April 9, as he leaves to take a human resources position in the private sector. ‘I’m leaving with a […]
The 18-year-old Brandon Township man who threatened last fall to kill all the teachers at the Brandon Alternative High School has pleaded guilty to making a false report of terrorism. Christopher Thompson entered the plea March 29 in front of 52-2 District Court Judge Kelley Kostin. Making a false report of terrorism is a 20-year […]
Ortonville- Area residents can help preserve local history by joining the Ortonville Community Historical Society. The non-profit organization that maintains the museum at the Old Mill, 366 Mill St., is seeking volunteers and new members. ‘It’s all about preserving the history,? said OCHS Boardmember Andrea Turnbull. ‘We have several members, but people get busy and […]
Girl Scout cookies may not be so sweet this year as a weak economy has increased the price of a box of the treats from $3 to $3.50. ‘The council has been facing financial challenges, driven by a sluggish economy,? said Marilyn Twine, public relations director for the Girl Scouts Fair Winds Council. ‘In an […]
‘Dear Robert, Thank you for protecting us. You are a brav sodser. I hope nobody in the Army is hrte. From Spencer and Hayley.? This was just one of many letters that students at Harvey-Swanson Elementary wrote Feb. 25 as part of a workshop in the school’s Festival of Kindness. Students who participated in ‘Desert […]
Brandon Twp.-The Brandon School District supports in concept allowing access to a proposed nature preserve from the Brandon High School driveway, but has some reservations. Brandon Superintendent Bart Jenniches and school board members Karyn Milligan and Chris Yuchasz had a meeting Monday with Brandon Preservation Committee Chairperson Lois Robbins and township supervisor Ron Lapp. Jenniches […]