Loren Leroy Hotchkiss, a lifelong resident of Ortonville, Michigan, passed away on October 12, 2023, at the age of 89. Loren was born on April 23, 1934, in Brandon Township, Michigan, to his late parents, Leroy Edwin Hotchkiss and Bernice Elizabeth Hotchkiss (nee: Sherwood). He was the dear father of eight, survived by six children: […]
Lola Mae Hofacer was born on Sept. 24, 1930 in Flint to Rev. George and Lula Hempton. She met her husband, Giles Hofacer Sr. at the Hilltop Bar in Oscoda – word has it, this was the defining moment of both of their lives. They married on Jan. 9, 1954 at the Church of Christ […]
Clockwise from left Mone Waee, Amelia McGinnis, Laila Richert, Cali Stockoski, Lydia Bolinger, Clare Schmaltz, Hanna Pordan and Tiana Smith having lunch together at Harvey-Swanson Elementary on Sept. 28. Brandon High School varsity athletes spent the day with the Harvey-Swanson fifth grade students. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Witches are welcome, warlocks are tolerated for the sixth annual 2023 Witches Night Out. From 3-9 p.m., on Oct. 14, grab your broom for a ladies night out style event with a Halloween theme in downtown Ortonville. “We have over 70 vendors,” said Toni Mariucci, event coordinator. “This […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville— Since she was 3-years-old, Kristy Robinett has heard and seen dead people. Though she prefers to call them those on the other side. “I was about 3 or 4 years old when a spirit came through to me, a woman, and told me to tell my parents that my grandmother […]
The beginning of October marks three very important birthdays in my life. First: my wonderful mother, Tammy. She went through a lot to give me life, and then she had to raise me for a couple decades, and for that I don’t think there’s a thank-you big enough for that. I love her, and wish […]
Vote Yes in Goodrich I write to express my enthusiastic support for the upcoming Goodrich Area School Sinking Fund Proposal, which will be on the ballot on November 7th. As a local business owner, mother of three Martians, and a citizen of Goodrich for nearly 18 years, this proposal holds the promise of securing a […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Tyler Baker, a senior manager with Maner Costerian, presented the annual financial statements and auditor’s report of the fiscal year ending June 20, 2023 at the regular meeting on Sept. 25. The board voted unanimously to approved the audit. According to the audit, the revenues for the fiscal […]
TESSIER, LOUIS HENRY “SKIP” of Goodrich, Michigan, died on September 26, 2023. He was 59. Skip was born March 26, 1964 in Bellow Falls, Vermont to Marva Louise (nee: Bowen) and the late Louis Henry Tessier, Sr. He married the former Ramona Marie Allen on April 14, 1985 in Clarkston, Michigan. He is survived by […]
Leaves change over the Goodrich Mill Pond following the first day of autumn Sept.23. The peak Mid-Michigan fall color days are expected to be Oct. 5-22. Photo: Patrick McAbee.