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, […]
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF GROVELAND TOWNSHIP: NOTICE is hereby given that a special election will be held in Groveland Township on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The polls will be open from 7am-8pm at the following locations: PRECINCT 1: 4695 Grange Hall Rd, Holly, MI 48442 PRECINCT 3: 3085 Grange Hall Rd, Ortonville, MI 48462 […]
GROVELAND TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS – 2024 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 Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the township office located at […]
PUBLIC NOTICE Because the People Want to Know NOTICE OF ELECTION BRANDON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN NOVEMBER 7, 2023 ELECTION To the Qualified Electors of Brandon Township: Notice is hereby given that a Primary Election will be held in Brandon Township on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. […]
PUBLIC NOTICE Because the People Want to Know BRANDON TOWNSHIP Notice of Public Accuracy Test for the Special Election November 7, 2023 To the qualified electors of Brandon Township: Notice IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the Special Election on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023, has been scheduled for October 30, 2023 at […]
Koryn Julka completes her witches hat during Witches Night Out in Ortonville on Oct. 14. Photo: Patrick McAbee.