Light it up Santa
Santa and Mrs. Claus lighting the tree in downtown Ortonville on Dec. 6 during Christmas in the Village. Photo: Jason Gault
New woodland walls at the library
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — The mural at the Brandon Township Public Library is complete. “We had a few suggestions to make the youth area more appealing and fun,” said Laura Fromwiller, library director. “Our staff had a brainstorming session and Dani Hays, one of our public service staff, suggested a mural.” Following that, […]
Goodrich grad receives Hope Award of Advocacy
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com On Nov. 19, Goodrich graduate Stephanie Jones received the Hope Award for Advocacy from RESOLVE: the National Infertility Association for her efforts with the Michigan Fertility Alliance. The MFA was founded by Jones in 2019. “After experiencing secondary infertility caused by life-threatening pregnancy complications, we faced the reality that IVF and […]
Top reads for 2024
With 2024 coming to a swift close, I thought now would be a good time to talk about the top books I read this past year. As a side note, if you’re interested in these books, I always recommend getting them from your local library, second hand, or your local independent bookstore. *** “One Perfect […]
Letters to the Editor Dec. 14, 2024
Ruck Walk The Fifth annual Ruck Walk donations were over $2,700 this year thank you to Josh Bearss of Bearss Fitness and Sean Duffey of Ivy Rehab for organizing the walk. In addition, thank you to a great community for supporting the VFW and area veterans. Dennis Hoffman VFW Post 582 commander
Battle of the Books
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — The Battle of the Books is on at the Brandon Township Public Library. On Dec. 18, at 6:30 p.m., the BTPL, 304 South St., will host the orientation for their annual Battle of the Books for teams of three to five fourth, fifth and sixth grade students. There is […]
Harvey-Swanson Letters to Santa
Dear Santa, I would love some Monster High dolls, Poppy Playtime merch, and Amazing Digital Circus plushies for Christmas. Thank you for being so nice to all the kids on Earth. Bella P. Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? Why hasn’t my elf come yet? Do you remember what I want for Christmas? If you […]
Public Notice: Atlas Township
Atlas Township Genesee County, Michigan Recreation Plan Notice of Public Hearing and Availability of Draft Plan for Review Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Atlas Township Board of Trustees on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., at the Atlas Township Hall, located at 7386 South Gale Road, […]
Shop with a hero
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com On Dec. 4, several area youth visited the Oxford Meijer to Shop with a Hero. Members of the Brandon Fire Department and the Brandon Oakland County Sheriff’s Substation partner with Meijer to shop with area residents to help enhance their holiday season. “It’s very heartwarming to be part of this event, […]
Blue Christmas hosted by GUMC
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — It’s often portrayed as a happy time of the year. Family, gifts and a host of gatherings—followed by holiday music that begins in early November. But for some the holiday’s can be sad— downright blue. At 7 p.m., Dec. 21, the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road […]