Let summer begin
Students at Harvey Swanson Elementary School leave school on Monday for summer vacation. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Board inks contract extension with Aqua Club
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer By a 7-0 vote on Monday night, the Brandon Board of Education approved their contract extension and amendment with Aqua Club. “We had our agreement that was signed in May of 2017, it expires June 30 of this year,” said Dr. Matt Outlaw, district superintendent. “As we know, we’ve been […]
Public Notice: Goodrich
PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF GOODRICH VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DATES 2019/2020 At a regular meeting of the Village of Goodrich Council held on Monday, June 10,2019 at 6:00 p.m. at which a quorum was present, the following Resolution No. 2019-11; Village of Goodrich 2019-2020 Village of Goodrich Council Regular Meeting Schedule fiscal year 2019-2020 was […]
Public Notice: Atlas Township
TOWNSHIP OF ATLAS GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 13-02B AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FIREWORKS ORDINANCE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE IGNITION, DISCHARGE, AND USE OF CONSUMER FIREWORKS, AS ALLOWED UNDER THE MICHIGAN FIREWORKS SAFETY ACT MCL 28.451 ET SEQ., AS AMENDED. THE TOWNSHIP OF ATLAS ORDAINS: Section 1 — Short Title. This Ordinance shall […]
Goodrich resident named new Postmaster for Ortonville office
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville has a new postmaster. Robin Rogers has worked in the postal service for 20 years, as a carrier in Davison for 15, and as a supervisor in Troy for the past five before moving to the Ortonville Post Office. “I just wanted to be in a smaller town,” she […]
Goldens returned following investigation
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 […]
Helen Carlton
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), […]
Michigan’s suffrage amendment
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 […]
Richard Oakwood
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 […]
Peter Pan: ‘Never grow up’
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 […]