Lu Ann Hughes

HUGHES, LU ANN of Clarkston, Michigan, died July 2, 2021.  She was 59. Lu Ann was born January 7, 1962 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania to the late Jackie and Edith (nee: Kaiser) Hughes. She is survived by her daughter, Candance Hughes; fiancé George Smutny; three grandchildren, Devon and Mikayla Mawunganidze and Drayton Oliver; two brothers, Jack (Glenda) […]

Michael Wallace

WALLACE, Michael “Mike”– of Goodrich, MI, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at his residence. A Funeral Service will be held 11 AM Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison, MI 48423. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM Wednesday, July 7, 2021, and […]

Summer exchange

Summer exchange

Amara Parasilti, 4, and Isabella Detavernier, 18, of Ortonville, cool off on Monday with squirt guns. High temperatures, sunshine along with humidity prompted the friendly exchange. Photo by Patrick McAbee.

Council appoints DDA members

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-During the Monday night regular meeting, the village council voted unanimously to approve the appointment of two new board members for the Downtown Development Authority. David Wilson works with his special assessment district in his subdivision, and Leann Claxton was a member of the Brandon sports boosters and worked with […]

M-15, Mill Street village business signs will remain for now

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the Monday night regular meeting, village manager Ryan Madis outlined how he would handle the temporary signage in the village moving forward. “Temporary signage is not a single, thru-line issue,” he said. “There are several facets to it.” The three types of signage he outlines were the gateway […]

Crime Watch July 3, 2021

Domestic assault At 1:47 a.m., June 19, Brandon deputies responded to a report of domestic assault. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the victim, who said she worked there as a caretaker. She said she had stepped outside to smoke, and saw her ex-boyfriend in the yard running toward her. She attempted to get back inside […]

Letters to the Editor, July 3, 2021

Hannah’s Legacy Foundation Dear Editor, The Hannah’s Legacy Foundation would like to thank the 100 golfers and 125 dinner guests that attended our 4th annual golf outing and dinner that took place on June 21 at the Davison Country Club. The generosity of the sponsors, golfers, and the community raised over $20,000. We would also […]

John Uloth

ULOTH, JOHN M. of Groveland Township, Michigan. Died June 30, 2021. He was 82. John was born June 9, 1939 in Ortonville, Michigan to the late Everett J. and Annie (nee: Leece) Uloth. He married Carol Ann Uloth on December 6, 1985 in Waterford, Michigan.  He is survived by his loving wife, Carol; two children, […]

Brian Schwartz

SCHWARTZ, BRIAN LEVI of Lapeer, Michigan; died suddenly June 25, 2021. He was 75. Brian was born September 5, 1945 in Escanaba, Michigan to the late Lloyd and Margaret (nee: Feathers) Schwartz.  He is survived by six children, Cynthia Schwartz, Brian (Amy) Schwartz, Tabethia (Milt) Tiseo-Shell, Donna (Joe) Szymanski, Maryanne Zorkott and Nina Schwartz; also survived […]

Nancy Grogg

GROGG, NANCY A. of Goodrich formerly of Clarkston, Michigan. Died June 26, 2021. She was 95. Nancy was born May 10, 1926 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to the late Samuel and Dosha (nee: Taylor) Lipford. She is survived by two children, Steve (Julie) Whayne and Kelley (Fred) Saber; seven grandchildren, Mike (Courtney) Portrey, Katie Portrey, Ashley […]