As the world continues to ask ‘Why?? in the senseless tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, families in that community ? and everywhere ? are trying to return to a life of normalcy. Children who survived the gunman’s attack on the school are experiencing a range of emotions ? from grief and […]
No medal for fencing On Aug. 19, at about 8:54 p.m., a Brandon deputy was dispatched to the 400 block of Bald Eagle Lake Road for a report of malicious destruction of property and possible driver operating while intoxicated. The complainant said a dark colored car ran into the neighbor’s fence. The case is open. […]
Pine Tree Place opened in February 1999, but many may be unfamiliar with who they are and what they do. Reversing the trend of large conglomerates, Sandy Mabery, along with his parents and sisters, opened a purpose-built home for the frail elderly. ‘We are not an assisted-living facility; we are an assisted living home. Rather […]
When many people walk into Country Cords for the very first time, they are amazed by the vast selection of children’s apparel and accessories available. In fact, owner Rod Lema is often told how surprised new customers are to find Country Cords is a children’s shop. ‘People see the sign and know we’re here, but […]
As our State Legislators plow through passing bill after bill allowing little to no input from their constitutes they tried to pass a law that makes no sense at all. Now I possess my CPL, but taking a gun into a school would never cross my mind as being a good idea. But our two […]
Goodrich- When GHS junior quarterback Joe Boisture leads the Martians football team onto the field, more than fans will be watching. Before the lanky 6-foot-5 inch Boisture took the first snap, four Division I colleges had expressed interests in his quarterback abilities. ‘I have talked to Purdue University coaches, and right now I think that […]
You spend a third of your life sleeping. Are you sleeping on a quality mattress? If you’re like most consumers, you probably don’t know. Customers of Grand Rapids Bedding Mattress Superstore do, however. ‘We try to take the mystery out of buying a mattress by allowing people to actually see how mattresses are made. We […]
Monday, December 17 ? Deputies were dispatched to the 300 block of Shummard Branch where a woman said her son was upset and throwing things around the house because she would not let him use her phone. The son left before the police arrived. The woman send her son was homeless and there were several […]
Nick Dougherty and his kids Stella and Violet, in front, enjoy the first snowfall of the season with a sled ride down the hill behind Independence Elementary, Dec. 27. Photo by Phil Custodio
The Brandon Blackhawks soccer team has started off their season strong. 4-0-1. ‘At the start of the season we wrote down goals we wanted to achieve,? Coach Phil Kimmel said. ‘Our goals were reasonable, our first being that we would try to be the first team to score, every game.? Since the team came up […]