The Ruck for Veterans Dear Editor, Thank you to Bearss Fitness & Ivy Rehab, owners Joshua Bearss and manager Sean Duffey for sponsoring the Veterans Day Fun Ruck on Nov. 14. And a special thank you to Robini Loughlin for organizing the event. The Ruck for Veterans walk helped the local VFW Post 582 Ortonville […]
SMITH, LAURA LEE of Ortonville, Michigan; Died November 15, 2020. She was 70. She was born on August 29, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan to Elmer Joseph and the late Gloria Ann (nee: Carlini) Toth. She is survived by two children, Kimberly (Randall) Smith-Kulaga and James J. (Michelle) Smith; five grandchildren, Nicholas Kulaga, Sophia Kulaga, Ava Smith, Molly […]
DYER, MARK STEVEN of Groveland Twp., Michigan. Died November 14, 2020. He was 49. Born on August 25,1971 in Royal Oak, Michigan to the Carol June (nee: Corbin) and the late Willie Alvin Dyer. Mark was a 1990 graduate of Brandon High School, then went on to ITT in Troy where he took Heating and Cooling […]
KELLY, WAYNE of Goodrich, Michigan; died November 15, 2020. He was 75. He was born March 11, 1945 in Closplint, Kentucky to the late Millard and Ethel Mae (nee: Hall) Kelly. He married the former Yvonne King on August 16, 1968 in Lake Orion, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Yvonne […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Township resident Bob Marshall has recently been awarded Outstanding Vocalist of the Year by the Fair Play Country Music Red Carpet Awards Show. The global event featured musical artist nominees from around the globe in the genre of country music. “We had intended to be at the awards show […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Robin Loughlin never dreamed she’d be drag racing, but in September the Groveland Township resident put the peddle to floor at the Mid Michigan Motorpex, and edged out an .058 of a second win. “The very first time we ever went to drag race, it was an eighth mile race […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On Nov. 22, it will be 57 years since President John F. Kennedy, known as ‘Jack’ to many, was assassinated. He was just 46 years old, in his first term as president, and gearing up for his reelection campaign for the 1964 election. In Detroit, Michigan, they began making campaign […]
Political vandals At 10:42 a.m., Oct. 30, Brandon deputies responded to a report of suspicious circumstances in the 2000 block of Perry Lake Road. The caller advised that some time overnight, someone had spray-painted her solar lights and stolen her political signs. She had no additional information at the time. Assault At 9:35 a.m., Nov. […]
Recycling needed Dear Editor, Recycling is more than sorting your trash. Recycling can be looking at local charitable and consignment stores not only as a place to drop off our used clothing for resale, but also a rich source for purchases. When we buy a lamp or a side table from these stores, we do […]
Synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 11/09/2020 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Consent Agenda Accts Payable Financial Reports Investment Reports Board Minutes Twp / Fire 10/19/2020 NEW BUSINESS Approved Cost Recovery Appeals Discussed Treasurer Transition Approved Blight Service Company Discussed investigation outcome Approved wrap up of Investigation any potential final issues RESOLUTIONS Danielle […]