Public Notice: Ortonville

SYNOPSIS Village of Ortonville Regular Council Meeting March 27, 2017 Call to order 7:00 p.m. Trustees Present: Brice, Butzu, Dylus, Eschmann, Skornicka, Sleva, Wills Approved the following items: Minutes of February 27 Closed Session Minutes of February 27 Disbursements-$17,731.28 Resolution 2017-03-27-02, Amending Building Department Fee Schedules Enter into Public Hearing 8:35 p.m. Return to Regular […]

Joseph Clay Wilson

Joseph Clay Wilson of Ortonville; died April 2, 2017.  He was 82.  Born September 10, 1934 in St. Helens, Kentucky to the late James P. and Ethel E. (nee: Horton) Wilson.  He is survived by his loving wife Dana Wilson; 11 children, Curtis (Carol) Wilson, Dwayne (Laura) Wilson, Michael (Cissy) Wilson, Dawn (Russ) Francis, Steven […]

Nelson William King

Nelson William King of Goodrich, Michigan; died April 2, 2017. He was 93.  Born December 18, 1923 in Ontario, Canada to the late Alfred Nelson and Bertha Johanah (nee: Lorenz) King.  He is survived by three children, Yvonne (Wayne) Kelly, Shirley (Art) Earich and Diane (Pat) Foley; one sister, Barbara King; also survived by 8 grandchildren, […]

Laura Lorraine Barnett

Laura Lorraine Barnett of White Lake formerly of Ortonville, Michigan; died March 31, 2017.  She was 91.  Born April 27, 1925 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late George H. and Blanche (nee: VanHorn) Bailey.  She is survived by three children, Sharon (the late Brian) Glover, Steve Barnett and Terrill (Lawrence) Currin; two sister-in-law’s, Hilda Lowrey […]

William J. “Bill” Flynn

FLYNN, William J. “Bill” – of Otter Lake passed away March 31, 2017 at his residence. He was 78. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Thursday, April 6, 2017 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 212 Center St., Otisville; Rev. Fr. Kenneth F. Coughlin celebrant. Burial will be in Hollenbeck Cemetery. Visitation will […]

Not so happy trails: Village council opts out of grant

By Susan Bromley Staff Writer The village council put the brakes on trail progress Monday night. In a 6-1 vote at their March 27 meeting, the council decided to not apply for DNR land acquisition grants that were originally proposed as possibly being used for the Iron Belle Trail. “You’re going at such a speedy […]

No reason absentee ballot issue debated

Lawmakers, clerks push for ballot requirement reform

By David Fleet Editor After more than 16 years as Groveland Township Clerk, Pam Mazich still questions the necessity of providing a reason to obtain an absentee ballot. “Citizens have a right to vote,” said Mazich. “They should not have to explain why just to get a ballot. We need to encourage people to vote, […]

‘Barn Light’

‘Barn Light’

Brandon High School sophomore Jada Jordan’s photograph titled, ‘Barn Light’ was recently selected as a Top 100 in the State of Michigan in the Michigan Art Education Association competition. “My photo contrasts a modern compact fluorescent light bulb and the dirty walls, peeling paint, exposed wires along with cobwebs of an old horse barn here […]

GHS principal steps down

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich -On Monday night the school board voted 7-0 to accept the resignation of Brian Eddy who had served as principal pending the return of David St. Aubin, who remains on extended medical leave. The resignation is effective June 30. No replacement has been named. “For the past school year our […]