First-year Brandon varsity football coach Ron Gill and the Blackhawks will be tested early and often in the 2003 campaign. Brandon, entering their second year in the Flint Metro League, opens their year Aug. 28 at Mt. Morris, then plays their first home game Sept. 5 against Warren DeLaSalle, a member of the Catholic League. […]
It’s been a long summer if you’re a sports fan in Brandon and Goodrich. Ever since the Goodrich baseball team was eliminated from the state playoffs in the semifinals, local sports fans have had to content themselves with parks and recreation events or trips to a state park, or following the activities of the local […]
The smell of coney islands sizzling on the grill is often too much for local residents to pass up. Some people may like them with extra onions; others prefer them with no onions at all. Just the same, you won’t have to look too far to uncover a coney place in this neck of the […]
After a string of seemingly never-ending dreary weather, the temperatures in Michigan have picked up significantly within the past few weeks. With the increasing heat, though, comes an increased risk when it comes to heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Many people engage in sporting activities as well, and with football training camps at the high […]
Whether it’s through their school district or through a private company, driver’s education courses are a staple throughout the year for high school students. The courses are offered in the Brandon and Goodrich school districts and by several private companies. Regardless of the route parents choose to get their teenagers certified to drive, students must […]
During his days playing major junior hockey, Dr. Jay Stark thought about his future beyond the frozen pond. ‘I got a lot of back injuries playing hockey,? he said. ‘Chiropractic was one of the things that kept me going. It was a good fit for me when I started my undergraduate career.? After his last […]
By Jeff Patrus Staff Writer Melissa Powers left no worm unturned in her search for the Emerald Ash Borer in Brandon Township. Powers, a crew leader with the Michigan Department of Agriculture, and her team of about 12 workers spent about a week searching in the township for the insect, which was discovered in the […]
Local residents may know Larry Lamphere as the current Brandon High School Athletic Director. However, the Central Michigan University baseball archives show he was an integral part of the Chippewas? diamond history. Lamphere, who played at CMU from 1985-88, was fortunate enough to be a part of four straight Mid-American Conference championship teams. The last […]
The residents of Crescent Hill Subdivision were hit hard by vandalism the night of July 23. Brandon Township Public Safety Aide Larry Roberts said several acts of vandalism, including spray painting graffiti on several cars, vans and garage doors, occurred that evening at the subdivision, located on Mill Street. He said he received calls reporting […]
David Kircus is officially a member of the Honolulu blue and silver. The former Grand Valley State University wide receiver, and brother of Ortonville resident Lainie Jones, signed a three-year contract worth about $1 million with the National Football League’s Detroit Lions earlier this month. He reported for the rookie portion of Lions training camp […]