Virginia Katchuba

KATCHUBA, VIRGINIA ANN of Lake Suzy, Florida formerly of Ortonville went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2021. She was 92.  Born on June 22, 1928 in Ferndale, Michigan to the late Henry and Jessie (nee: Pasel) Brown.  She is survived by one son, Michael Katchuba; one daughter, Patricia (Thomas) Hoyes; three grandchildren, Jeramy (Gina) Katchuba, Rebecca (Dennis) Watkins and Jennifer […]

Maurice “Morris” Ferguson

Ferguson, Maurice Edmund, “Morris” of Davison, Michigan; Died January 28, 2021. He was 80. He was born on March 4, 1940 in Remus, Michigan to the late Lyle and Mildred (nee: Voorheis) Ferguson. He married Adele Dennis on August 16, 1969 in Pontiac, Michigan.  He is survived by by his wife of 51 years, Adele Ferguson; three […]

Winter reflections

Winter reflections

Anthony Sellors of Macomb at took advantage of some fresh snow on Tuesday at Mt. Holly Ski & Snowboard Resort in Groveland Township. Photo by Patrick McAbee.

Village council mulls resignation of manger

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- At the regular meeting on Monday night, the village council discussed the resignation of Village Manager Dale Stuart, effective. Jan. 22. No reason for Stuart’s departure was provided by council. The discussion included what the village council could do to make the position more desirable, since Stuart only kept […]

New management sought for pool

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer During a special meeting on Monday night, the Brandon Board of Education discussed the future of the programs at their pool. In December, they received word from the previous management company, Aqua Club, that they were no longer in business. “We entered into a contract three or four years ago […]

Blackhawks placed at Business Professionals of America competition

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A group of students at Brandon who are part of Business Professionals of America recently competed and placed in the regional Michigan BPA competition. Normally, members would go to Baker College and take written tests or present to a panel of judges and be scored on their professionalism and ability […]

Grant eyed for village preservation park

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-At the regular meeting on Monday night, the village council discussed the possibility of using a grant to put together a forest management plan for the Ortonville Wildlife Preservation Park. “This is a way to guide the changes in the directions you want them to go,” said Rick McAvinchey, planning […]

Letters to the editor Jan. 30, 2021

Capitol riot reactions Dear Editor, As our community grapples with the riots that occurred at the Capitol in Washington D.C. and the ongoing impeachment trial of Donald Trump, it is interesting to see what was said after similar events in our history. After the 2021 riots in Wash D.C., Donald Trump said, “The demonstrators who […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

GROVELAND TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT \BLOCK GRANT FUNDS – 2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of Groveland will hold a public hearing on the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds. The Hearing will be held on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 7:00 pm the meeting will be held on […]

Public Notice: Goodrich

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO CONSIDER OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED GOODRICH MEADOWS ESTATES SUBDIVISION STREET IMPROVEMENTS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT The public will take notice that the Village of Goodrich Council did hereby set a Public Hearing to be held on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. to hear objections to the creation of […]