By David Fleet Editor Some active Port Huron area United States Coast Guard men and women received some needed assistance last week thanks to the efforts of a local man. Goodrich resident James Vantine was seeking to help a Lapeer area family members employed at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection – Port Huron Port […]
Senator Ruth Johnson (R-14th District), along with friends and family receives the oath of office from Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Stephen J. on Wednesday at the state capitol. By David Fleet Editor On Wednesday Ruth Johnson took the oath of office for State Senator for the 14th District. Johnson, 64, had served as […]
By David Fleet Editor On Jan. 9, State Representative Mike Mueller (R-51st District) received the oath of office for his first term. The 51st District, includes Argentine, Atlas, Clayton, Fenton, Flushing, and Gaines townships, and the cities of Linden and Fenton in Genesee County along with Groveland, Holly, and Rose townships in Oakland County. Mueller […]
By David Fleet Editor It’s been more than three decades since Dr. Linda Loewenstein first came to Ortonville. “I was a new whippersnapper doctor with Dr. Schoen—I walked up and down the street shaking hands,” recalls Loewenstein, who took over Schoen’s practice in 1987. “It’s hard getting someone to see the new doctor.” Loewenstein’s diligence, […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- The eroded landscape of an abandoned township gravel pit and Moab, Utah now have a unique similarity. Jeep. In October, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources was contacted by Detroit-based Freeage Production regarding creating a advertising video in a local location that could be a stand-in for the area […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night the village council will host a public hearing to discuss the adoption of Ordinance 18-1 the prohibition of marijuana establishments. Last November during a special meeting the village council voted 5-0 to approve a resolution to prohibit marijuana establishments within the boundaries of the village. The resolution […]
GLYGOROFF, Kevin Mitchell of Ortonville (formerly of Lk Orion & Hadley); passed away December 17, 2018; age 51. Preceded in death by his wife Linda and his brother Carl “Butch” Glygoroff, Jr. Loving Son of Mary Lynn Glygoroff (Ortonville) and Carl R. Glygoroff (Hadley Twp). Dear brother of Leanne (Dewayne) Chavis. Uncle of Jamie and […]
By David Fleet Editor In July, a small package arrived on the front porch of Jon Newbill. “I thought it was a table cloth or something for my wife,” laughed Newbill, 72, the older brother of Groveland Township resident David Newbill. “I was not expecting anything.” Newbill’s lack of expectancy is well founded. The package […]
By David Fleet Editor From halls of Goodrich High School to the floor of the House of Representatives a former Atlas Township resident has now landed in the State Senate. In November, Republican Jim Runestad defeated Democratic challenger Julia Pulver for the State Senate District 15 which includes: Commerce, Lyon, Milford, Novi, West Bloomfield and […]
JENKS, MARY LYNN of Ortonville. Died December 29, 2018 after a long battle with Cushings Disease. She was 66. Born June 18, 1952 in Goodrich, Michigan to Stanley and Lorraine (nee: Johnson) Morgan. She is survived by three daughters, Tabitha (Chris) Amyx, Heather (Chris) Hopkins and Meshell (J.P.) Sullivan; two sons, Scott (the late Tiffanie) […]