Ortonville- Barbara White has been making quilts for about a quarter of a century and estimates that over the years, she has created about a dozen, although she only has two in her possession. ‘I’d like to keep more, but every time I start one, someone wants it,? says the Hadley Township resident and member […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- When George, a foxhound, came to live with Karen Swift, her terrier, Jake, did not adapt well. Depressed, the smaller dog would sit at the edge of the room and stare at the new dog. Watching how the two interacted gave Swift the idea for a story. In […]
Brandon Twp.- As the sun broke through the clouds over the Belle Ann Elementary playground shortly after 3 p.m., April 16, dozens of pink and purple balloons were released by third-grade students in memory of their classmate, Michelle Yang. The balloons floated quickly away on a brisk breeze as the children, as well as parents […]
Independence Twp.-The November sale of the Nickelodeon Restaurant and subsequent remodeling has rekindled memories of days gone by for some area residents. Jackie Gentile, a Groveland Township resident recalls her father telling her long ago about how M-15 used to be a dirt road and he would stop at a place called ‘The Trading Post? […]
Brandon Twp-Pat and Ernie Bedford are by their own admission totally different people. He is extremely organized and a stickler for detail, she is not. He is a runner, she’s not even a walker. She is a Michigan State fan, he likes the University of Michigan. But when Cupid flung his arrow, it found its […]
Ortonville- The village council is seeking a less costly option to removing the traffic light that has operated at Mill and South streets for more than a quarter of a century. During their April 26 meeting, councilmembers discussed a proposal received from the Road Commission for Oakland County for removal of the existing signal. RCOC […]
Ortonville- Village officials are moving forward with plans to have the home located at 21 Church St. demolished. ‘Our attorney has indicated that it’s OK to proceed as soon as we get the asbestos abated and the gas lines removed,? said Interim Village Manager Larry Brown. ‘Hopefully it will be done by late spring.? The […]
Brandon Twp.- In a week, more than 200 volunteers will clean about 48 yards, wash windows and do light chores for senior citizens and disabled adults in the township. Jeannie McCreery, who has organized the annual effort now known as ‘Teens and Seniors, Rocking and Raking,? is amazed at how many want to help and […]
Groveland Twp.- Tiffany Topie knew something was wrong. Her son Geno was just 5-weeks-old and couldn’t keep food down. The baby was spitting up, vomiting and even went a week without eating. Doctors told her and husband Matt it was acid reflux. They prescribed several different medications for the Topies? son and recommended a formula […]
Brandon Twp.- The teen years are often looked upon by both parents and children as a trial to get through, but Lynne Kishel Huff promotes it as a time to celebrate in her new book. The township resident draws on 16 years experience as a youth minister, including an 11-year stint at St. Anne Catholic […]