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 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 […]
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” 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 […]
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.
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]