Svetlana Diatlova

DIATLOVA, SVETLANA of Oxford Twp. formerly of Russia; died January 3, 2019.  She was 88.  Born June 12, 1930 in Minsk, Belarus to the late Yefim and Vera (nee: Zedina) Diatlov.  She is survived by one daughter, Tatiana (Dennis) Homant; four grandchildren, Lera Mehailova, Svetlana Buraya, Anna Gashko and Vera Buganova; also survived by six […]

Voice of Democracy: Why My Vote Matters

by Haley Hicks For over a decade, I’ve marveled at the abilities of adults. Their seemingly endless options and privileges mesmerized me, as they drove their own cars and bough their own groceries. Yet, as I myself grow older and take on more of these tasks each day, they become exceedingly mundane, tedious and somewhat […]

Winter air

Winter air

Mark Weber finds some air on his snowboard at Mt Holly Jan 2.  Weber along with others took advantage of some mild early January weather in Southeast Michigan. Photo by Patrick McAbee.

2018 in review pt. 2

July ‘Vive la France! Goodrich teachers join World Cup bash’ It seemed like a good idea at the time. Last March three Goodrich teachers realized they would all be in Paris at the same time—so hanging out for a day in the French city was just the right thing to do. “My wife purchased a […]

Public Notice: Genesee County

Notice of Small Urban Program Public Meeting for the Residents of the Goodrich-Ortonville Area The Genesee-Lapeer-Shiawassee Region V Planning and Development Commission (GLS Region V) will be holding a Small Urban Program meeting. You are invited to participate in this meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Old […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Regular Meeting The Charter Township of Brandon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing January 23, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. at Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462 to hear the following appeals: Appeal #18-0019 Zoned RE Property ID # 03-27-426-016, 03-27-426-017, 03-27-426-019 Name: Brad Rice Regina […]

Public Notice: Goodrich

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF GOODRICH PARKING The Village of Goodrich would like to remind residents that parking on or along any public street, road or highway within the Village of Goodrich limits shall be prohibited by Ordinance, between the hours of 2:00 AM and 7:00 AM DAILY, and during the effective period of a SNOW […]

Public Notice: Legal Notice

state of michigan case NO: judicial district 18-24010-ch 47th judicial circuit county probate order for service by publication/posting and notice of action Court Address: 310 Ludington St., Escanaba, MI 49829 Court Phone Number: 906-789-5100 Caleb W. Hayes and Stephanie L. Hayes, individually and as Trustees of the Caleb W. Hayes and Stephanie L. Hayes Revocable […]

Farmer’s Market 2019: Fresh produce in Village

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is planning to launch a Farmer’s Market in 2019. “The goal is making fresh produce available to residents because there are limited options in the area,” said DDA director Matt Jenkins. “The farmer’s market will give residents additional reasons to come downtown on a regular […]

100 years ago: Cork guns, slippers top Santa letter

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer In 1913, bread cost 5 cents per pound, World War I hadn’t started yet and women couldn’t vote. That same year Thomas Dadson asked Santa for two cork guns, one for him and one for his brother. “I found the letter when I was looking through old pictures,” said Gael […]