Natalie Marie Perris of Goodrich. Died August 19, 2016. She was 18. Born July 12, 1998 in Grand Blanc, Michigan to John and Diana (nee: DeLaunay) Perris. She is survived by her mother, Diana Perris; three brothers, Nicholas, Nathan (Felicia), and Nolan; nephew, Caesar; nieces, Jaydyn and Nevaeh; Grandparents, Thomas and Mary Lou DeLaunay, Catherine […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich– Don Bullis is all about the rust color. For Carol Garrison it’s the bright flowers. The differing artistic expressions became part of the village streetscrape as area artists gathered on Hegel Road to paint the downtown benches. “The artists painting reflects the public’s involvement and ownership of their public spaces,” […]
Helen C. Hewitt, age 93, of Ortonville, MI died Monday, August 8, 2016 at Clarkston Specialty Health Care Center, Clarkston, MI. She was born April 30, 1923 to the late Laurence and Dorothy Jensen. Helen married William E. Hewitt on October 8, 1941. Mrs. Hewitt was a home maker of six children and chief bookkeeper […]
Beverly Hills, MI—The Road Commission for Oakland (RCOC) expects to close Oakwood Road between Baldwin Road and Persidio Lane in Brandon Township to replace two culverts on Aug. 27. The project is weather-dependent and could be rescheduled to Aug. 28. The detour for through traffic will be North Hurd Road to Hummer Lake Road to […]
COBB, Ronnie E.; of Goodrich; formerly of Ortonville; passed August 17, 2016; age 57; husband of Leah (nee Bailey) for 31 years; father of Dean Cobb, Krystal Cobb, Eric Cobb and Kasha (Derrick Savage) Cobb; Son of Lesa (late Robert) Cobb; “Grandpa Ronnie/Papaw” of Kiley, Drake, Wesson & soon to arrive: Oakley; brother of Rickie […]
By David Fleet Editor Two seconds. That’s how much time was on the game clock when Brandon kicker Zach Clements hit the game-winning 37-yard field goal propelling the Blackhawks to a 11-10 victory over the Martians on Aug. 27, 2015. The Blackhawks win was the first since 1986 and narrowed the overall series 30-12 in […]
By David Fleet Editor Midnight on Aug. 12 marked the first official day high school football teams could practice in full gear. However, as the Goodrich football team prepared for the traditional start of the season, they were missing one of their own. Senior lineman Joey Richvalsky was absent following a car crash just days […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Jeeping or walking, it’s all for the jugs. Heather Roberts, a Groveland Township resident, just finished her seventh Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk, joined by her five teammates who have dubbed themselves “Jeeping for Jugs,” as well as about 600 other participants in the event that raises funds to fight […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-At 7 p.m., Aug. 22, the Goodrich Planning Commission will discuss the change in zoning from general commercial to medium density residential on about 10 acres at 7293 State Road just south of Yellow Dog. The meeting will be at the Goodrich Village Offices, 7338 S. State Road. The meeting will […]
VILLAGE OF ORTONVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Ortonville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 13, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in conjunction with its regularly scheduled meeting at 476 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the proposed amendment of several sections of […]