GUISBERT, ELIZABETH A. of Ortonville, Michigan; died on January 29, 2022. She was 94. Elizabeth was born June 21, 1927 in Cass City, Michigan to the late Elmer P. and Ida Mae (nee: Beech) Butler. She married Dane Guisbert on April 27, 1946 in Cass City, Michigan. He preceded her in death September 2021. She […]
BROTHERS, DONNA MARIE of Goodrich, Michigan; died on January 25, 2022. She was 70. Donna was born August 23, 1951 in St. Charles, Michigan to the late Joseph and Josephine (nee: Guida) Pasionek. She married William Brothers on August 3, 1973, in St. Charles, Michigan. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, […]
GHS Powerlifter Roxanne Vickory lifts while spotter Robie Millar Jr. looks on during a meet at Goodrich High School on Saturday. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the regular Monday night meeting, the village council voted 5-0 to move forward with the Crossman Park drain project with Diamond Excavating. The project was approved for up to $325,000, which includes contingency funds. “Crossman Park is a low point, it collects a lot of water,” said village […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- In August, voters in the village will be able to decide if marijuana establishments will be allowed in the village limits. The council voted 4-1 to a resolution to submit an ordinance change for the August election. The move comes after a lawsuit from Ortonville Residents for Action received […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Edna Burton Senior Center is starting an adopt-a-senior program. The purpose of the program is to pair up area seniors in need of assistance with volunteers who are willing to lend a helping hand. “Someone had actually put the suggestion out on Facebook, someone had asked if there was […]
A thankful citizen Dear Editor, I feel compelled to tell this story in hopes that it will lift your spirit during this time of so much turmoil and confustion. Last year I was standing in line at Bueche’s and the gentleman who was in front of me left the line to look for a shorter […]
SYNOPSIS ATLAS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022 at 5:30pm 7386 S. GALE, GRAND BLANC, MI 48439 (810) 636-2548 Members Present: K. Vick, P. Major, B. June, A. Moore Members Absent: None Members Excused: S.K.-Jones Staff Present: L. Christner, D. Lattie, S. Bullen, S.K.-Jones The Board took the following actions: 1.) […]
VILLAGE OF ORTONVILLE JANUARY 24, 2022 REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER at 7:02 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Brice, Hayden, George, Nivelt, Randazzo. Absent: Dylus, Green. 1) Approved the Agenda. 2) Approved the Minutes of the December 20, 2021 Regular Meeting. 3) Approved Disbursements for $25,506.00 4) Approved the Consent Agenda. 5) Approved quote […]
LEECE, JANICE ANNALEE of Union Lake, Michigan; died on January 20, 2022. She was 89. Janice was born March 10, 1932 in Gilbert, South Carolina to the late George “Gipp” and Virtie (nee: Davis) Newsome. She married Marvin H. Leece on June 15, 1968 in Highland, Michigan. He preceded her in death on November 22, […]