A poor economy and higher food prices have increased the number of families seeking assistance from the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund. But those factors are also straining the local food pantry. ‘We’re down to about three months worth of money to stay in existence,? said OCEF Treasurer Margaret Lee. ‘I suspect this is the worst […]
Brandon Twp.- In 17th century England, criminals would often confess before they were hung during public executions and publishers would print the confession on a broadsheet. ‘They couldn’t always get the confession, so they would make it up and you got the beginnings of mystery,? said Jamie Agnew, who has co-owned Aunt Agatha’s New and […]
Crystal Sirignano never expected to be pregnant with twins at 52. Even more surprising is that the babies she is eight months pregnant with are her grandchildren. “Every day I’m so amazed,” said Crystal, who is a surrogate for her daughter, Kendra Sirignano, and son-in-law, Aaron Simpson. “This is such a miracle. People say it’s […]
Baby, it’s hot outside. How hot? It’s so hot Sue Storrs? weeds are dying. ‘I’ve never seen that,? laughed the Goodrich resident. ‘It’s horrible. Thank goodness I have air conditioning and a pool. I’ve been staying in the house. My pool is 90 degrees in the deep end and that’s without a heater.? Temperatures soared […]
Brandon Twp.- On two beds in Ann Harvey’s township home, dozens of baby dolls, maybe 60 in all, are lined up in rows. Some have bonnets, others wear pants or blouses trimmed with lace, a few even have their shoes on, but all are works in progress. Nearby are squares of bright fabric, in cute […]
On Bekka Seelbach’s second day in Belize, she found a scorpion above the toilet and a tarantula in the shower. ‘By the third day, I wanted to cry,? she said, noting that was the day she was also attacked by biting fire ants. ‘I thought, ‘Oh my God, where am I?? They were large, hairy […]
Brandon Twp.- Living a healthy lifestyle and encouraging others to do the same comes with unexpected perks sometimes, as township resident Tyler Kwapis has learned. As one of the nine teens selected to be national ambassadors for the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, the 13-year-old flew in a plane for the first time, toured […]
Brandon Twp.- The deadline for filing to be placed on the November ballot as a candidate for school board trustee is 4 p.m., Aug. 16. Voters will select two district residents to fill two open seats on the school board this fall as Luke Frye and Kevin McClellan complete their terms ending Dec. 31. Frye […]
Brandon Twp.- Summer is the time for tans, but you don’t have to bake in blistering temperatures to get brown. At Island in the Sun, 1591 S. Ortonville Road, new owner Kayla Peck offers spray tanning or clients can achieve nice even skin tones by using one of seven tanning beds with four levels for […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- As graduation approaches and a season of parties begins, school officials and concerned citizens are hoping to prevent tragedy amid joyous celebrations. Parents and community members are invited to attend a town hall meeting to increase the understanding and awareness of underage drinking and its consequences, and to […]