By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — On June, 21 health workers nationwide rolled out the Covid-19 vaccinations to children 6 months to 5 years old. The new development in the coronavirus pandemic battle is just about 18 months after adults first received the vaccination against the virus. Currently, pharmacists in Michigan can only vaccinate age 3 and up (for all vaccines), so parents will […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — The need to find formula to feed a child continues to be stressful for many parents right now. A pandemic-related supply-chain issues and ingredient shortages led to some formulas being out of stock nationwide. As the government continues its efforts to deal with the formula shortage, some moms, who can, have stepped up to help feed babies. As […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville— There was a new millionaire in the village. On June 18 a Lotto 47 player purchased a $1 ticket at Tom’s Market, 465 South St., that paid $1.85 million. As of press time Thursday the winner has not stepped forward. “We appreciate your business and Tom’s Market is a lucky […]
By David Fleet Editor Two wins to go. On June 11, the Goodrich Martians Varsity Baseball team won the state regional championship, their first since 2008, and punched their ticket to the MHSAA Final Four. On June 17, the Martians take on No. 1 ranked Ada Forest Hills Eastern at Michigan State University in the […]
By David Fleet Editor Yurij Cherstylo frequently contacts his aunt Oksana who resides in Lviv, Ukraine, about 40 miles west of Poland. There’s a seven hour time difference from Michigan to Eastern Europe Time. “My aunt tells me that whenever an air raid strike is near, the sirens go off,” said Cherstylo. “It happens often […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — In 1829, the beam of Fort Gratiot Lighthouse first alerted mariners on Lake Huron. At 82 feet, the lighthouse marks the entrance the Saint Clair River and today is the oldest lighthouse in Michigan. From 6:30-7:30 p.m., June 21, the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St., will host historian Andrew Kercher to learn more about […]
By David Fleet Editor Gaylord — At about 3:45 p.m., May 20, David Kesselring, a former Ortonville resident and employee of Northern Michigan RV, 277 Expressway Court, Gaylord was just getting off work for the day. “I could see the tornado forming in the west,” said David, who was in his apartment. “The cloud came […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville— In April, Chelly Stocks was named the new Ortonville Postmaster. “It’s a great honor to serve the Ortonville community as your new postmaster,” said Stocks, who has served more than 26 years with the postal service. “I am excited to focus on the Postal Service’s Delivering for America plan to […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — The Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association has named GHS Alumni Noah Keller to the 2022 West All-Star team. The 41st Annual East-West All-Star Baseball game is June 20 at Comerica Park. As of June 11 Keller pitched 69 innings, tallied 141 strikeouts, 14 walks, 28 hits, with an […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — Earlier this month, the Walk, Bike, Run Atlas Township recreational path committee selected the poster to promote Good Times in Goodrich, set for Aug. 6, 2022. The placards can be seen in various businesses in the Goodrich area. This year the theme was “Plants and wildlife I see […]