Wanted: A sleigh for the big guy

Ortonville- Santa needs a new ride. The sleigh that Santa Claus has rode into Ortonville on in the Christmas in the Village parade has been sold. The sleigh was on loan only. Brandon Township recreation director Fred Waybrant is looking for a two-seater wooden sleigh with runners than can be placed on a trailer. ‘Just […]

Radon gas a threat for homeowners

Brandon Twp.– Anita Bakker and her family were living with a deadly threat until just recently. The Bakkers had dangerous levels of radon gas in their home. Radon gas can not be seen nor smelled. It occurs naturally from the soil and any home built on soil has the potential for a problem. Radon gas […]

What a trooper

Groveland Twp.– The scene involved three people– a woman and two men who had been fighting. One man pulled a gun and shot the other. It was up to state troopers to take control of the situation. Some troopers went to the dying man to perform CPR while others questioned the woman. Troopers confronting the […]

Smiles on Saddles

Brandon Twp.– The sun shone brightly and so did the smiles on a recent morning at a special camp. A small army of volunteers were on hand to assist children and young adults with varying disabilities as they played African drums or rode horses in a corral and on trails during the Smiles on Saddles […]

Making history in the Lions Club

Groveland Twp.– Liz Rheaume made history when she was elected president of the Ortonville Lions Club in April. The 48-year-old Groveland resident is the first woman president of the local club, which did not allow female members until about seven years ago. ‘Now the pressure’s on,? laughs Rheaume, who has been a member for five […]

Raising the Bar

Brandon Twp.– Training to be an Olympic gymnast requires talent, discipline, dedication and many hours of practice. Girls who are motivated to pursue the lofty goal will soon be able to work toward that dream locally. GRIPS Gymnastics will open in September as a member of the USA Gymnastics junior Olympics program. A parent meeting […]

Brandon Schools adds an assistant band director

Brandon Twp.- Band students will march to the beat of a new assistant band director this year. With an increasing number of students in the band program, Laura Ketchum, 22, has been hired to primarily help band director Russ McMartin with Brandon High School band, but also will assist Roy Johnson with band at Brandon […]

Police-chase suspect arraigned on charges of attempted murder

The man that led police on a car chase through Brandon Township and was ultimately shot by an officer last month in the Walnut Hills Estates subdivision was arraigned Aug. 4, before 52-2 District Court Magistrate Thomas Raguso. Terry Lynn Fisher, Jr., 29, was charged with assault with intent to murder; assault with intent to […]

New Brandon High School assistant principal named

Brandon Twp.- When school starts Aug. 23, students at Brandon High School will see a familiar face in a new place. The Brandon School Board voted unanimously at their meeting Aug. 8 to hire Jerry Warner, a BHS teacher for 31 years, as the school’s new assistant principal. ‘I will miss teaching the kids in […]

Street Machine Super Show a smokin’ hit

Ortonville-After the smoke cleared at the Street Machine Super Show, the result was clear. The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority’s third annual show Aug. 7 was a winner. ‘The show was excellent,? said Dave Bonner, event organizer. ‘We had a lot of comments on how high-end everything was.? Bonner noted that the Best of Show winners […]

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