When opportunity knocked, Dalton Warden answered. The door opened to Alaska. The 2011 Brandon High School graduate spent nearly two months in Ketchikan, Alaska, from May 7 to July 1, working full-time and drawing scenery in his spare time. ‘I met a friend in college (Adam) and his neighbor (Corrine) was born in Alaska and […]
When Kim Zubalik ran the Warrior Dash last Saturday, she faced daunting obstacles including junked cars, mud pits, barbed wire, cargo nets and fire. Still, finishing the 3.2 mile race in Mt. Morris wasn’t nearly as scary as the battle she faced a year earlier to save her life. The Brandon Township resident’s completion of […]
Betty Gunn gave birth to her daughter Michelle 40 years ago. On Aug. 8, she will give her child life again when the two undergo a mother to daughter kidney transplant. ‘It’s a second start on life,? said Michelle. ‘She gave birth to me and now she can save my life.? Three years ago, Michelle […]
The most primitive country imaginable is the one Army Captain Justin Quisenberry says he is serving in. The 2000 Brandon High School graduate is nearing the end of his second deployment to Afghanistan. While home on leave last week, he spoke about the country and the progress made during Operation Enduring Freedom, the anti-terrorism offensive […]
Brandon Twp.- Low turnout at a town hall meeting isn’t deterring local officials from spreading the word on the dangers of teenage alcohol consumption. ‘We had a small turnout, but we have to start somewhere,? said Brandon High School Principal Michael Ferguson of the meeting held May 22 at BHS. ‘One of the things statistics […]
Ortonville- Flowers in vases, placemats, tablecloths and a few dozen menus adorned two large tables. Seated at the tables were diners, being waited on by a bevy of waiters and waitresses in aprons, notepads in hand, as well as trays carrying lemonade, popcorn, pizza and more. A restaurant scene, but with a twist? this ‘restaurant? […]
Bill Sterner has been flying hot air balloons for more than half his life. ‘I’ve always considered it a blessing,? said Sterner, 48. ‘Some people go through their whole life and are lucky to do it once.? His wife, Dawn, has also been around hot air balloons most of her life. Her father was a […]
Brandon Twp.- Two more district principals resigned this week, leaving school officials scrambling to find replacements with the start of the new school year quickly approaching. Superintendent Lorrie McMahon said Belle Ann Elementary Principal Cathy Kochanski and Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School Principal Jeff Beane both turned in letters of resignation within the past week. Kochanski, […]
The public is invited to meet the candidates for the Brandon Township Board during a forum planned for 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Edna Burton Senior Center, 345 Ball St., Ortonville. The forum takes place just five days before the primary election (Tues., Aug. 7), when the majority of the township seats will […]
Summer break is half over and store shelves have filled with supplies for kids to take back to school. The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is hoping local residents will help get some of those supplies into the hands of financially disadvantaged students, and perhaps even help to put some new shoes on these students? feet. […]