By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Area school officials are grappling with a recent report that significantly inflated the number of district homeless students. Districts statewide, like Brandon contend with youth who lack a fixed, regular, or adequate nighttime residence, live in a shelter, or temporary homes, a motel, a car, a campground, or on […]
By David Fleet Editor Holly-Stanley Kengerski—the name of a WWI veteran spoken grave side by Ortonville VFW Commander Dennis Hoffman on a bitter cold morning at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. “It’s customary for volunteers who place a wreath on a veteran’s grave to say aloud their name,” said Hoffman. “It keeps the memory […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Firefighters and deputies converged in Oxford on Dec. 14, for the annual ‘Shop with a Hero’ at the Meijer, 900 Lapeer Road. Each child was provided a dinner at Meijer, then received a $150 gift card to spend on their own Christmas gifts. The gift cards, provided by Meijer, are […]
Kissel, Darlene of Ortonville passed away on December 18, 2017 at age 70. Darlene is the dear wife of the late William Kissel; loving mother of Amie Norgrove (Daniel) and Paul (Reylozel) Kissel; beloved sister of Lloyd LeForge, Gene LeForge, Tim LeForge and the late Lynn LeForge; and adoring grandmother of one grandchild. Darlene was […]
BUCHOLZ, JACK LEE of Ortonville; died December 16, 2017; he was 96. Born on May 17, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan to the late John and Bessie (nee: Wiser) Bucholz. He is survived by four children, Gary (Fran) Bucholz, Bonnie (the late Doug) Reidsema, Jeffrey (Barbara) Bucholz and Kathleen (the late Paul) Salvador; daughter-in-law, Joy Bucholz; also […]
SCHUDLICH, DENNA NORRINE of Clarkston; Died December 15, 2017. She was 60. Born on January 1, 1957 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Joseph and Norrine (nee: LaBarge) Steele. She married Erich Schudlich on June 25, 1977 in Davisburg, Michigan. She is survived by her loving husband, Erich, Jr.; four children, Erich (Katie) Schudlich, III, […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-By a 5-0 vote on Monday night the village council OK’d the lease of a new John Deere 620G Motor Grader. The cost of the governmental operating lease is five annual payments of $21,086.98 based on 500 hours per year. Then turn the machine in or purchase for $140,962.25. To purchase […]
By David Fleet Editor Completing his second season as Blackhawk head coach, Brad Zube reflected on a stellar 2017 football season. “The Blackhawks completed another fine season in 2017 finishing with a 7-4 record highlighted with a come from behind playoff victory 45-44 over Auburn Hills Avondale on a last second field goal,” said Zube. […]
Thank you community Dear Editor, The Goodrich/Atlas Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all the participants of this year’s “Downtown Goodrich Christmas Celebration” The support of the Village of Goodrich, the Goodrich Volunteers and Goodrich Lions was greatly appreciated. The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts added much to the festivities. Tree Top Farms generously […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- At Monday night’s meeting, the village council introduced their new councilman Mark Robinson. This was also his first meeting as an councilman. The position was originally held by Liz Waters, and was then given to Keith Dylus, who vacated the seat in November. The partial term, which will expire […]