REUVERS, WANDA MARY, age 94, of Holly, passed away December 11, 2024. She was born on March 30, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Andrew and Sophie Argielo, loving wife of the late Andrew; dear mother of Laurie Parrow, Andrea (Peter) Sarotte and Craig (Robin) Reuvers; proud grandmother of Sara (Eric) Grenier and […]
Pettet, Ethel L. of Ortonville, Michigan passed away on November 27, 2024. She was 65. Ethel was born in Flint, Michigan on August 1, 1959. Ethel worked for Dupont for 19 years. She was an avid golfer and a member of the Goodrich Country Club. Ethel was diagnosed with MS in 2007. She loved to […]
Santa and Mrs. Claus lighting the tree in downtown Ortonville on Dec. 6 during Christmas in the Village. Photo: Jason Gault
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — The mural at the Brandon Township Public Library is complete. “We had a few suggestions to make the youth area more appealing and fun,” said Laura Fromwiller, library director. “Our staff had a brainstorming session and Dani Hays, one of our public service staff, suggested a mural.” Following that, […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com On Nov. 19, Goodrich graduate Stephanie Jones received the Hope Award for Advocacy from RESOLVE: the National Infertility Association for her efforts with the Michigan Fertility Alliance. The MFA was founded by Jones in 2019. “After experiencing secondary infertility caused by life-threatening pregnancy complications, we faced the reality that IVF and […]
With 2024 coming to a swift close, I thought now would be a good time to talk about the top books I read this past year. As a side note, if you’re interested in these books, I always recommend getting them from your local library, second hand, or your local independent bookstore. *** “One Perfect […]
Ruck Walk The Fifth annual Ruck Walk donations were over $2,700 this year thank you to Josh Bearss of Bearss Fitness and Sean Duffey of Ivy Rehab for organizing the walk. In addition, thank you to a great community for supporting the VFW and area veterans. Dennis Hoffman VFW Post 582 commander
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — The Battle of the Books is on at the Brandon Township Public Library. On Dec. 18, at 6:30 p.m., the BTPL, 304 South St., will host the orientation for their annual Battle of the Books for teams of three to five fourth, fifth and sixth grade students. There is […]
Dear Santa, I would love some Monster High dolls, Poppy Playtime merch, and Amazing Digital Circus plushies for Christmas. Thank you for being so nice to all the kids on Earth. Bella P. Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? Why hasn’t my elf come yet? Do you remember what I want for Christmas? If you […]
Atlas Township Genesee County, Michigan Recreation Plan Notice of Public Hearing and Availability of Draft Plan for Review Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Atlas Township Board of Trustees on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., at the Atlas Township Hall, located at 7386 South Gale Road, […]