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Brandon Township · Brandon TownshipI’ve written before about my love of mysteries. I’ve been a reader of mystery novels for a long time, and I love mystery games and puzzles.
Even as a kid, Scooby Doo was one of my favorite cartoons, and I’ve been known to listen to the version of the theme song by Simple Plan on any given day. It combines two loves of mine, which is 2000s alternative rock and Scooby Doo cartoons.
To stay on point, this week has been exciting for me because a new…See the Story
The mystery games before the mystery game
Brandon Township · Brandon TownshipBy David Fleet
dfleet@mihomepaper.com
Atlas Twp. — After more than two decades serving in township government and six years as director of the Genesee County Parks, Barry June will retire.
“It’s time for the next generation to step up,” said June, 62. “I replaced Emery Bennett as trustee in 2004 after he served as trustee for about 20 years. Emery called me and suggested I run for township office.”
June first started in township government by s…See the Story
Township Trustee, Genesee County Parks Director Barry June retires
Brandon Township · Brandon TownshipBy Shelby Stewart-Soldan
ssoldan@mihomepaper.com
Brandon Twp. — During the Monday night meeting, Brian Smilnak, project architect for the Brandon Schools bond, provided a summer 2024 timeline to the board of education.
The big projects outlined for the summer include exterior door replacement, middle school flooring replacement, pool construction, the high school auditorium lights and sound systems, the Harvey-Swanson Elementary parking lot, Goo…See the Story
Brandon Schools provide timeline for summer 2024 bond projects
Brandon Township · Brandon TownshipBy David Fleet
dfleet@mihomepaper.com
Goodrich —Martian pitcher Gavin Dunn held the Cavaliers to just one hit over seven innings, striking out 14 batters with Martian Catcher Carson Raether getting three hits as Goodrich shutout Corunna 7-0 in the first game of two at Goodrich.
In the nightcap, Martian Cross Darby pitched seven scoreless innings giving up just four hits and fanning 12 Cavaliers in an 8-1 win for Goodrich.
“Great wins against an …See the Story
Coach Almasy wins 600th game as Martians take two from Cavaliers
Brandon Township · Brandon TownshipANDERSON, LEONA IRENE of St. Helen, Michigan formerly of Ortonville, Michigan: died on April 11, 2024. She was 91. Leona was born March 12, 1933 to the late Leonard Melvin and Madeline Isabelle (nee: Christy) Fall. She married Carl Anderson, Jr. in September of 1953, he preceded her in death October 25, 2013. She is survived by her four daughters, Laura (Scott) Matson, Martha (Steve) Burt, Amy (Gordon) Hesse and Susan (Joel) Francis; ten grandc…See the Story
Leona Irene Anderson
Brandon Township · Brandon TownshipKONKLE, Anne M.; born July 26, 1935 in Pontiac to Frederick and Dorothy Slavin; of Grand Blanc formerly of Clarkston, Waterford and Ortonville; passed away on April 12, 2024 at the age of 88; preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Darrell; mother of Theresa (Jim) Walls, Dave (Beth) Konkle, Greg (Laura Taylor) Konkle, Bill Konkle, Chris Konkle and Jerry (Molli) Konkle; grandma of Joshua (Maria), Tyler (Cara), Nicholas, Andrew (Suzanne), M…See the Story
Anne Konkle
Brandon Township · Brandon TownshipThe solar eclipse over Bowling Green Ohio on Monday. Several local residents make the trek southeast of Michigan to see a total eclipse. Photo: Dustin Scriven. By David Fleet
dfleet@mihomepaper.com
Ortonville — For a few minutes Monday, the moon stole the suns show plunging temperatures, bringing street lights to life and craning necks skyward.
On April 8, millions across North America witnessed the moon cover the sun as a solar eclipse raced ac…See the Story
Celestial show
Brandon Township · Brandon TownshipBy Shelby Stewart-Soldan
ssoldan@mihomepaper.com
Brandon Twp.— In 2025, there will be two new furry faces in the Brandon School District.
Brandon is partnering with Campus K9s, a non-profit organization that raises and trains Social Emotional Learning (SEL) dogs for school districts. Their mission is to promote the well being of students and staff by providing trained SEL dogs to schools.
“We can have an SEL trained dog in each of our four build…See the Story
