Brandon Twp.- On one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year, Linda Mizejewski hopes bargain hunters will pick up a few things for children in need to make their holiday merrier. ‘If you are out, taking advantage of sales, shopping for your own family, please pick up an extra toy,? said Mizejewski, president of […]
Groveland Twp.-What if the Ebola virus was diagnosed in the township? It’s a question Oakland County officials recently addressed as the possibility of an outbreak intensifies. ‘It’s not like you have the flu,? said Steve McGee, township fire chief. ‘We needed a plan for responding to infectious diseases. Until the outbreak of Ebola in the […]
Goodrich- A district elementary student has ‘stepped fourth? to help needy children this December. Rayne Laurin, a 10-year-old Oaktree Elementary fourth grade student recently utilized an international program idea to assist with some local needs this winter. Through a variety of means, the Samaritan’s Purse, a nondenominational Christian organization offers spiritual and physical assistance to […]
Block off the streets, plug in the lights and notify Santa? Goodrich’s Downtown Christmas will be glowing from 5-9 p.m., Dec. 5 as the local holiday tradition is sure to provide plenty of cheer. ‘We are very excited about the downtown Christmas this year,? said Patty Plant, owner of Cranberries Cafe, 10250 Hegel Road, downtown […]
Groveland Twp.- Dane Granlund and Jennifer Martin-Granlund wanted their children to experience another culture. So when an opportunity to host a foreign exchange student presented itself this summer, they took advantage. As it happened, it was July 4 when they met a representative from a foreign exchange student service at a craft show. Less than […]
Brandon Twp.- Discover pure, bizarre Michigan in a library program this month. Ron Rademacher, author of Michigan Backroads, will present ‘Michigan Mysteries and Oddities,? from 7-8 p.m., Dec. 8, at the library, 304 South St. The storytelling program is about unusual, unexplained, or very rare objects found in small Michigan towns. ‘Everything is real, things […]
Atlas Twp.- Mary, Mary, Mary Christmas. Robin Sullivan, a radio show host on 103.5 FM, WMUZ, will be the guest speaker at the Ladies Advent Tea Celebration Brunch, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 6, at Lakeview Community Church, 10023 S. State Road, Goodrich. Sullivan will be accompanied by two other women in presenting ‘Mary Christmas.? ‘It’s […]
Atlas Twp.- A pathway is on the way. Actually, three township trails will be the first of a network of pathways crossing the township and will be discussed at the Atlas Township Pathway committee meeting at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 2 at the township hall, 7386 S. Gale Road. ‘We’re excited to move forward with the […]
Ortonville- Kick-off the holiday season Dec. 6 with Christmas in the Village. ‘I love how downtown Ortonville gets dressed up for Christmas, it’s the perfect way to start the holiday season,? said DDA Executive Director Molly LaLone. The bulk of the festivities take place between noon and 5 p.m., Dec. 6, although a craft, treasure […]
Many times during the pre-election days, I worried about the future of television. After all, the air was filled with political stuff, so where was the money going to come from to assure tv’s survival? Thank goodness the lawyers took advantage of spaces to tell us they have court time to help about ignition problems, […]