GHS Class of 2020

GHS Class of 2020 Dear Editor Thank you to the area businesses, organizations, and community members who have lifted up the Goodrich graduating class of 2020 with your congratulatory signs and messages! Your extra efforts are appreciated! Dawn Robb

Brandon Township Public Notice

Charter Township of Brandon 395 Mill Street Ortonville, MI 48462 Regular Meeting May 4, 2020 Meeting was called to order at 7:07pm. Present: Allen, Darnall, DePalma, Kordella, Marshall, Rumball and Thurman Also, in attendance: Fire Chief Kwapis, Scott Broughton, and three others. Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, Reports, Correspondence, Citizen Comments Approved: Agenda, Consent Agenda, […]

Atlas Township Public Notice

TOWNSHIP OF ATLAS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING June 8, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. THREAD RIVER ESTATES EAST SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR PAVING AND REPAIRS TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ATLAS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, in accordance with PA 188 of 1954, a petition from […]

John Paul Pease [Johnny]

John Paul Pease [Johnny] John Paul Pease [Johnny], passed away May 19, 2020 at Ascension Hospital in Madison Heights, MI. Johnny was 75-years old and a long time Ortonville, Michigan resident. Johnny graduated from Warren High School in 1965. Johnny was a first rate carpenter; rough & finish. He was also a racing car owner […]

Brandon Township Crime May 23

Property damage At 9:31 a.m., on May 13, Brandon deputies responded to the 7000 block of Oak Hill Road for a report of accidental property damage. Upon arrival, deputies met with the complainant who stated that the day prior, the rear window of his van was broken, though nothing was reported as taken from the […]

Local support, area business giving back

By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-Blackhawk Auto Repair, 105 S Ortonville Road, is giving back to the community in a big way. The recent economic impact of coronavirus has been devastating on a variety of businesses. So, David Riley owner of Blackhawk Auto Repair, an essential local business who stayed open through the shutdown has decided […]

The 4-1-1 Pub Goodrich

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-New owners, new name—that’s The 4-1-1 Pub. Late last year Groveland Township residents Stuart and Taj Perry purchased the former Smokin Js BBQ Pit, 10230 Hegel Road and recently changed the name to The 4-1-1 Pub. The local eatery is open for take out with online orders via Facebook. Catering is […]

Gregory Scott Pethick

PETHICK, GREGORY SCOTT “Bubba”/”Jake” of Ortonville, Michigan.  Died May 16, 2020. He was 55.  Gregory was born, July 9, 1964 in Pontiac, Michigan to Harry Thomas and Loretta Sue (nee: MacAlpine) Pethick.  He is survived by his parents Tom and Loretta Pethick; two sisters, Kimberly Pethick and Kristine (Gordon) Ross; two nieces, Morgan and Mackenzie Ross; his […]

Where do we go from here?

The portion of scripture that I want to meditate on today is from Psalm 25:1-5 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.  O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame; […]

‘Eats in the Streets’ cancelled

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Though the current Stay-At-Home executive order is due to expire on May 28, the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority has made the decision to cancel the June 18 ‘Eats in the Streets’ event. “It’s just so hard to try and forecast what is going to be allowable,” said Matt Jenkins, DDA […]