Brandon Twp – At 12-years-old, Tyler Traynor is learning how to manage a blossoming business, his own finances, and a savings plan. Traynor, a Brandon Middle School student calls his business Ty’s Produce on Wheels, providing a door-to-door service of fresh produce delivery to suburban neighborhoods outside of Brandon Township. ‘I just started knocking on […]
Brandon Twp – While election officials predicted a low turnout for the Aug. 3 Primary, Brandon Township Election Coordinator Karen McArthur said that 2,450 voters of 10,680 registered voters was higher than expected locally. More than 23 percent of Brandon Township registered voters went to the primary polls. Current Township Supervisor Republican Ron Lapp will […]
Brandon Twp. – While they can’t be found in the World Wrestling arena, names like ‘Crush,? ‘Big Buck,? or the ‘Human Shredder,? might conjure up images of theatrical dramas. Not so, however of Chris ‘Crush? Rusher of the Stand Strength Team ministries who says the strength team is dedicated to helping kids make the right […]
Brandon Twp – On a chilly February morning Missy, draped with an empty saddle, stood stoically silent at the grave site of her 16-year-old owner, handler, and partner, Tiffany Lambiris. At the request of her parents, Monica and Roc Lambiris, the Brandon Equestrian Team were pallbearers while coaches Kathy Stockley and Sharon Larson accompanied the […]
Ortonville – Although their name implies a time faded dull glimmer, the Dusty Diamond Dancers light up their senior audiences. ‘The group really makes a connection with the seniors,? said choreographer and dance instructor Connie Frendt. With a backdrop of the American flag the plucky Dusty Diamond Dancers will open an hour long show of […]
Brandon Twp – While campaign collections are reaching millions of dollars in the presidential arena, the local race for Brandon Township Supervisor is costing candidates more than ever. The Michigan Department of State Bureau of Elections law states that if a candidate committee spends or receives $1,000.01 or more by July 13, the committee must […]
Ortonville- In a foreclosure offer, the village council approved a $600 purchase of one acre located on Kearsley Creek, south of Church Street. ‘The parcel adjoins what we currently own,? said Village Manager Paul Zelenak, who added that the village property is landlocked and the purchase will allow access to the four acres dedicated to […]
Brandon Twp- Jonathan Schechter owns many hats. A Brandon Firefighter, parks naturalist and classic outsdoorsman’Schechter transcribes his diverse thoughts to others’sharing the essence of nature. For the second consecutive year, Schechter was recognized for his journalistic talents by the Michigan Outdoor Writers Association. Last year he earned a first place honor for journalistic skills, and […]
Ortonville – Local officials are grappling with major repair plans to South Street. Although funding is available from a Michigan Department of Transportation grant, council needs to decide whether spending the 20 percent match to a $400,000 grant to upgrade South Street is prudent at this time. ‘Since I originally applied for the grant two […]
Ortonville – Summer is in full swing, the hot rods are rolling and the streets of downtown will be closed on August 8. Hosted by the Downtown Development Authority and the Village of Ortonville, the second annual Street Machine Super Show will take place on the streets of downtown. Church Street will be closed from […]