Visit the Old Mill Time is running out to visit Ortonville’s Old Mill Museum in 2023. On each November Saturday, the Mill will be open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for free tours of Ortonville history and way of life. Included are rooms of furnishings of turn-of-the-century homes, including a 100 plus year old rug look that […]
The moon shines over Jack-o’-lanterns in Goodrich in preparation for Halloween on Tuesday. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is ramping up their Thanksgiving food collection for 2023. This year OCEF will be helping approximately 100 families for the holidays, and donations are needed by Nov. 10 for Thanksgiving distribution. Donations are accepted at St. Anne Church, 825 South Ortonville Road or […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — On Oct. 23, two variances for properties eyed for possibly the village’s first retail marijuana facilities were denied by the village council. The council, acting as the Zoning Board of Appeals, considered the variances at 456 S. Ortonville Road and 490 S. Ortonville Road. Both commercial properties are […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— During the Oct. 16 meeting, the Brandon Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the purchase of equipment for the Oakwood Elementary playground. “The upper playground equipment is being replaced,” said superintendent Carly Stone. “Some of it is being replaced, but some items are still in good condition. […]
It always surprises me how few trick-or-treaters we get every year for Halloween. This isn’t a new phenomenon, and some years I’ve blamed the weather. No one wants to go walking around in a costume when there is sleet falling from the sky. As a kid I would have toughed it out, but as an […]
Retirement For some time now, I have been experiencing some health care issues that is hindering me from performing my duties as a member of our Village Council. Therefore, I have decided to retire. It has truly been an honor to have been elected twice by our townspeople to serve them. I hope that in […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Lapeer — At 5 p.m., Dec. 10, K9 Stray Rescue League is hosting their annual W’h’ines for K9 fundraiser. Attendees will be provided a five-course meal with wine parings, and proceed will go towards pet care for surrendered and rescued animals. This year the event will be hosted at the […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular meeting on Oct. 23, Ortonville Village Council member Pat George turned in his resignation and retirement to the village council. George cited health issues as his reason for retirement. His full letter can be read on page 4. “There isn’t anybody on this council that […]
Patrick Donald Herta, longtime resident of Ortonville, passed away on October 24th, 2023. He was born May 16th, 1964, the son of Patrick A. Herta and Elfriede Jackson nee Kainz. He graduated Oxford High School, class of 1982, and married the love of his life, Denise Schumacher in May, 1990. Through 59 years of life, […]