OERTEL, BARBARA JEAN, of Clarkston, formerly of Naubinway, passed away on May 22, 2022 at 87 years of age. She was born in Bates County, Missouri to parents Almond and Wava (see Copely) Terrall. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles “Chuck” of 46 years. Barbara was like the Energizer Bunny and enjoyed, […]
Dawn Bastian, of the Goodrich/Atlas Historical Society places flags on veteran’s graves at the Atlas Township, Horton Cemetery. John Britton, 1755-1746 and William Britton 1749–1844 both served in the Revolutionary War. Photo: David Fleet.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the village council voted 7-0 to set two dates for public education sessions regarding the marijuana establishments ballot question. The dates will be June 22 and July 11, both at 7 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 486 Mill St., Ortonville. The purpose […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on May 9, the township board of trustees approved 7-0 to opt out of an agreement with Oakland County for election services for counting absentee ballots permanently. “So in July of 2020, Brandon Township entered into an agreement for election services between Oakland […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp — The free Steps and Stories program for Sashabaw Meadows and Clarkston Lakes manufactured home communities is back for the summer of 2022. The program, sponsored by the Ortonville Order of the Eastern Stars and Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance, is also in partnership with the Brandon Township Public […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — For the Aug. 2, 2022 election voters in precinct three will be voting at a different, temporary location. The regular voting location is Oakwood Elementary School, but the school parking lot will be under construction this summer and will not be accessible. The township board of trustees […]
CERT Prepares for New Year of Service Dear Editor, The Brandon Township CERT team is preparing for a new year of service to Ortonville and Brandon Township. Formed in 2006 by retired Lieutenant Colonel Lee Stewart, the CERT team works as an augmentation to the Brandon Fire Department, under the direction of Fire Chief David […]
Ringeisen, Joseph F. of Ortonville, Michigan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving children on May 18, 2022. He was 93 years young. Joseph was born March 24, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Thomas and Mary (nee: Ott) Ringeisen who immigrated from Hungary as children. As a child, he grew up […]
Jade Chew and Abigail Andruzzko writing on their car on the senior’s last day at Goodrich high school on May 17. Traditionally, seniors drive crazy cars on their last day. Photo: Patrick McAbee
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Abi Hodson is promoting robotics in a big way. Hodson, 18, lives in Brandon and is a senior at the Michigan Connections Academey, and since she was in middle school, she has been on a robotics team in Flint. “All through middle and high school, I as on the high […]