Brandon Twp.- School district officials don’t expect to know until October if they will receive more revenue from the state, but a significant increase seems unlikely, based on what Interim Superintendent Lorrie McMahon says she is hearing from Lansing. McMahon says it would likely take an increase of at least $100 per student in order […]
‘Ski & Snowboard Discount Cards: Student Ski & Snowboard Discount I.D. cards are now available for purchase. The cost is $14 per card, which entitles the student to ski for a reduced rate of only $14 on Mondays through Fridays from 3 p.m. to close, non-holiday, for the duration of the ski season. Adult discount […]
When he was coaching at other area high school softball programs, Carl Gabrielson saw firsthand the sustained success of the Brandon softball program. He will now lead the Blackhawks in their quest for a successful 2005 season. Gabrielson was hired as the new Brandon coach last month, replacing Don Peters, who is now the varsity […]
A Wolves football game is always eventful – either it is a big play or the nail biting last few minutes, hoping another penalty does not push them back…again. Even before kickoff there was a feeling it was going to be close – holding-on-to-the-edge-of-your-seat close. Not only because it was against rival Lake Orion but […]
Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people that were involved in helping me find my 12-year-old lost chocolate lab, ‘Chelsea.? I was overwhelmed with the response from numerous people that I received a phone call from saying that they had seen my dog. Thank you to the neighbors […]
Dear Editor: I wanted to report this disturbing sight I saw today while coming home from visiting my son. On the corner of Green Road where the pavement ends and turns to dirt, I was stopped at the stop sign and saw a lady in a black SUV pull up and her son jump out. […]
Coming off their divisional meet, both the Brandon-Oxford boys and girls ski teams each took second out of three teams at the Apple Mountain Invitational Feb. 8. The girls team finished second in the giant slalom behind Saginaw Heritage, 17-23. Karen Offer was second overall with a time of 25.84, while Lauren Bayliss was fourth […]
School board issues Dear Editor, Attention voters in the Clarkston School District. Please take the opportunity in the November election to relieve Cheryl McGinnis of her place on the school board. The school bond request, lack of transparency, and deficit spending are clear reasons why she should be terminated from her current position. Ms. McGinnis […]
Library support Dear Editor, As concerned Independence Township citizens we are writing to urge our neighbors to vote in favor of the upcoming millage to support continuing operations of our library When we were considering settling in Clarkston, we looked at several things as being very important to our family. The library was near the […]
By Jeff Patrus Sports Writer Brandon’s hockey program has climbed to the top of the Flint Metro League. The Blachkawks clinched at least a share of the league championship with a 5-1 win Feb. 4 against Lapeer West at the Polar Palace in Lapeer. One more win in its last three league games will give […]