Public Safety

Independence Twp. Mon., Nov 26 A 51-year-old Ortonville woman filed a police report after someone smashed a window from her vehicle, which was parked in the 6100 block of Dixie Highway, and stole a radio from the dash. Detectives were investigating the sudden death of a 58-year-old woman living in the 5800 block of Upland […]

Junior High students earn spot on honor roll

8th Grade 3.0 – 3.499 GPA Addis, Morgan Angel, Zachary Ayoub, Laura Bailey, Rachel Barta, Alexander Beckmeyer, Eric Bedell, Melanie Bedenis, Logan Belanger, Patrick Belevender, Bradley Bemis, Patrick Berndt, Scott Billet, Nathan Blaga, Brianna Bradley, Justina Bragan, Kaitlyn Brennan, Ian Birdger, Cody Brown, Mary Buesching, Adam Bunting, Spencer Burns, Kevin Bush, Davis Butler, Jacob Campbell, […]

Brandon announces spring sports honors and awards

The Brandon High School Athletic Department has announced the recipients of varsity spring sports awards for the 2004 season. The honorees in each sport are as follows: Varsity Baseball: ‘Derek Foyt ? All District, Blackhawk Award ‘Andy Harding ? All District ‘Derrick Kratt ? Most Team Spirited ‘Tony Kraydich ? Most Improved Player ‘Ray Reynolds […]

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter as a call to action for all citizens of Independence Township. I have heard the following statements many times. Beaumont’s proposal is dead, isn’t it? Now that McLaren is approved, Beaumont won’t be. Oh, I thought Beaumont had dropped that proposal. Nothing could be further from the truth. […]

Police seek traffic troublemakers

Police are searching for pranksters who used a BB or pellet gun to shoot at motorists in Independence Township during the last month. Although no one was hurt in any of the incidents, a number of car windows blew out or were shattered when hit. ‘We think it’s a single group, probably kids, who are […]

Brandon Township Recreation Briefs

‘Discount Tickets: Discounted tickets to the following attractions are available at Brandon Township Recreation from mid-May through Labor Day: Cedar Point, Crossroads Village, Kings Island, Michigan Adventure, Michigan State Fair, Red Oaks/Waterford Wave Pool, Six Flags Great America in Chicago, Geauga Lake Ohio, Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum. Also this year, we are happy […]

Bananos goes green for Legos

Coaches for the Bananos Lego Robotics team don’t have far to go for practices ? Laura and Bruce Ushiro transformed their dining room into a training facility, with computers, 8-by-4-foot game table and lots of Legos. ‘It seemed the most logical place to go,? Laura said. ‘We didn’t have much furniture here to begin with, […]

GHS softball earns postseason honors

After reaching the Division 3 state quarterfinals, the Goodrich softball team received plenty of recognition for their outstanding season. The Martians earned several team and individual awards for their season. Heading the list of individual honorees are juniors Julie Owen and Jessica Morgan and freshman Kelsey Krych. Owen made first team All-State at second base, […]

Brandon Sports Briefs

‘Weekly community lacrosse starts Wednesday, June 30, up at the Brandon High School fields at 6:30 p.m. This is for anyone who would like to learn more about lacrosse. Call Brian Moore at 248-627-9121 or just show up if you have any questions. Sessions will be every Wednesday or more often as demand dictates. ‘Brandon […]

Students honored for good works in classroom

Clarkston High School honored 14 Students of the Month for November with a pizza lunch Friday with school administrators. “It’s the least we can do for you,” said Gary Kaul, assistant principal, to the six students able to attend. November Students of the Month are Nicole Andreycak, Jade Badger, Erik Butterfield, Bryan Culver, Jack Durkan, […]