By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer After nearly a month of being gone, Golden Retrievers Henry and Anna are back home. “I want to thank the whole Ortonville community for all of the support and caring that they have shown over the past month,” said Sally Culp, owner of Anna. “I didn’t realize how passionate people […]
CARLTON, HELEN ELIZABETH of Ortonville. Died June 15, 2019. She was 88. She was born January 3, 1931 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to the late Russell B. and Elizabeth (nee: Lofthouse) Shipley. She is survived by three children, Tamara (David) Yambrosic, Teela (Tim) McRae and Kevin Carlton; nine grandchildren, Carinne (Chris), Jennifer (TJ), Brandie (Anthony), […]
Brandon Township Clerk Candee Allen, Supervisor Kathy Thurman, and Treasurer Terri Darnall with the 19th amendment victory flag. The 36 stars represent the 36 states needed to ratify the amendment for it to become part of the US constitution. Photo by Patrick McAbee. By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On June 10, 1919, Michigan became one […]
OAKWOOD, Richard “Dick” – Of Grand Blanc, age 80, died Monday, June 10, 2019 at Ascension Genesys Hospital. A memorial service will be held 11am Friday, June 21, 2019 at Goodrich Cemetery. Family and friends officiating. Cremation has taken place. Burial of cremains in Goodrich Cemetery. Your condolences may be shared with the family at […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Both Harvey-Swanson and Oakwood Elementary schools chose to put on the classic play Peter Pan as their drama performance this year. On June 1, Harvey-Swanson had two performances of the play, and Oakwood had both of their performances on May 31 and June 1 at the Performing Arts Center at […]
Bike acorss America Dear Editor, At 2 p.m., Sunday, June 16, 2019, bicyclist Chris Register will be hosting a book signing at Kinetic Systems located at 60 S. Main St., Clarkston. The book, “Conversations with Us” is how he bicycled across all 50 states and one of the towns he visited and very much enjoyed […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Due to scoliosis Morgan Ross was forced to drop her plans of collegiate track and field. So the 2018 Brandon High School graduate picked up an oar. “I looked at other sports I could possibly do,” said Ross. “I found rowing at Grand Valley and I ended up falling in […]
Area law enforcement need assistance in finding two individuals of interest sought in a rash of larcenies from vehicles in the Seymour Lake and Sashabaw roads area. In addition, vehicles along with Oak Hill and Dartmouth roads have also been targeted. The two may also be connected with similar larcenies in the Independence Township area. […]
By David Fleet Editor On Tuesday morning, eight Goodrich High School students delivered a project that touched on death, life and a glimpse of community history. GHS Teacher Katie Benard directed the Leadership Exploration And Development or LEAD class on The Obituary Project. The class takes on what it means to be a leader in […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- At a special meeting on June 10, the village council interviewed potential village manager candidate Samantha Bell. “I grew up in Lake Orion, Michigan, born and raised, I went to Lake Orion High School,” said Bell. “I played sports, and I worked very hard and I got a scholarship […]