Letters to the Editor March 21, 2020

Ortonville stands strong! Dear Editor, In the midst of yet another adversity, Ortonville stands strong. With the unprecedented ever changing COVID-19 outbreak, our community shines with grace, compassion, support and unity. Discussions overheard from community members checking on neighbors who self quarantine for safety, sharing groceries or toiletries with each other, social media posts offering […]

Public Notice: Ortonville

PUBLIC NOTICE Village of Ortonville NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL – ORDINANCE #66 NOTICE is hereby given that, in accordance with the Village of Ortonville Code of Ordinances, §90.01-§90.99 all noxious weeds and/or grass that is a height of eight inches or more growing upon any property in the Village shall be cut down, destroyed, or removed […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

Synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 3-9-2020 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Consent Agenda Budget Amendment Accts Payable Financial Reports Investment Reports Board Minutes Twp. /Fire/ 2/10/2020 Budget Workshop Minutes 2/12/2020 NEW BUSINESS Approved Road Chloride Discussed Road Gravel Approved Funding for Bald Eagle Lake Drain Approved 2020 TIA Membership Discussed West Niles […]

Tyler ‘Ty’ Teague

Teague, Tyler Neil “Ty” of Goodrich passed away on March 14, 2020. He was 28. Loving son of Jim and Courtney Teague. Beloved grandson to Patricia Zimmerman, Peggy Bell and Larry and Sharon Littleson. Cherished nephew of Jubal (Devin) Teague, Kris Littleson, Marc (Michelle) Littleson and Valerie Buckley. Also survived by many other aunts, uncles, […]

Corwin ‘Cory’ Reins

Corwin “Cory” Thomas Reins; 83; went to be with the LORD on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. He passed away peacefully at home with family at his side. Cory entered this life on October 31, 1936. He is survived by his daughters and grandchildren, Vickie (Jim) Gentry, Terrie (Jim) Sutton, Kim (Jeff) Langelier, Jami Howitt, Heather […]

Sweet idea

Sweet idea

Front from left, Darby Thomason, Zoey Hall, Emma Brough and Emily Linson. Back from left Cassidy Sparks, Melissa Aalbertsberg and Jessica Albertsberg. Goodrich Girl Scout Troop 31 during their annual cookie sale. Photo by Patrick McAbee.

‘Working’

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Mike Lefevre is 37 year old and works in a steel mill. His wife Carol, is a waitress in a neighborhood restaurant. The couple live in a two-flat dwelling somewhere in Cicero, on the outskirts of Chicago. They have two small children. “I’m a dying breed,” said Mike. “A laborer. […]

Comcast coming to township

Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- At the March 2 meeting, the township board voted 7-0 to enter into a franchise agreement with Comcast. “Comcast is asking to bring service into the Township on M-15, and it’s for a portion that’s out in front of the high school, and a quarter mile north and a […]

Art Van Furniture bankruptcy draws ire of customers

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Donna Anderson just wanted a complete living room set, but now that may just be a dream. “I bought a living room set that was on sale, and it didn’t have the ottoman,” said Anderson, a 2001 Goodrich graduate. “So I had to special order it, but Art Van said […]

Road rager arrested using fake badge

A felon with road rage who allegedly impersonated an officer is behind bars thanks to some quick thinking of an area motorist. At 12:07 p.m., on March 6, Brandon deputies spoke with an area man at the Brandon substation who stated that he had just picked his wife up from Pontiac, and that while they […]