Brandon Twp.- Brittany Ward watches as Brian Andrus lifts Scout Crowell above his head on stage during a rehearsal for ‘Oklahoma!? Crowell is balanced with arms outstretched and Andrus holds her in the air for a few moments. While the two students look fairly comfortable now, Ward, the musical’s director, notes it took perhaps a […]
Brandon Twp.- A good time is brewing at the library. The Michigan Brew Supply Company will present ‘Make Beer, Taste Beer,? from 3-6 p.m., March 5, at the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St. The program is free. ‘It’s home brewing 101,? said Nicole Vanschagen, co-owner of Michigan Brew Supply Company, in business since […]
Ortonville- The weather was wintry this week, but village plans for summer are underway. Area residents are invited to attend a Beets, Beats and Eats focus group meeting at 6 p.m., March 1, at the Old Town Hall. Dinner will be provided as members of the Downtown Development Authority review past seasons of the community […]
Ortonville- Roger Duval’s Sharin? O? the Green is back by popular demand. Duval, a benefactor who anonymously matched March donations to the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund for several years, died in 2013, but his legacy lives on. ‘Sharin? O? the Green is so popular and even though it coincides with Easter and our donor has […]
Ortonville- The village council is seeking a less costly option to removing the traffic light that has operated at Mill and South streets for more than a quarter of a century. During their April 26 meeting, councilmembers discussed a proposal received from the Road Commission for Oakland County for removal of the existing signal. RCOC […]
Ortonville- Village officials are moving forward with plans to have the home located at 21 Church St. demolished. ‘Our attorney has indicated that it’s OK to proceed as soon as we get the asbestos abated and the gas lines removed,? said Interim Village Manager Larry Brown. ‘Hopefully it will be done by late spring.? The […]
Brandon Twp.- In a week, more than 200 volunteers will clean about 48 yards, wash windows and do light chores for senior citizens and disabled adults in the township. Jeannie McCreery, who has organized the annual effort now known as ‘Teens and Seniors, Rocking and Raking,? is amazed at how many want to help and […]
Groveland Twp.- Tiffany Topie knew something was wrong. Her son Geno was just 5-weeks-old and couldn’t keep food down. The baby was spitting up, vomiting and even went a week without eating. Doctors told her and husband Matt it was acid reflux. They prescribed several different medications for the Topies? son and recommended a formula […]
Brandon Twp.- The teen years are often looked upon by both parents and children as a trial to get through, but Lynne Kishel Huff promotes it as a time to celebrate in her new book. The township resident draws on 16 years experience as a youth minister, including an 11-year stint at St. Anne Catholic […]
Brandon Twp.- Parents are willing to pay for their kids to play. This finding from a survey sent home with students last week will result in the athletic committee recommending that the school board approve an increase in pay-to-participate athletic fees from the current $150 to $200 annually. Superintendent Lorrie McMahon said during the athletic […]