By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com On Dec. 4, several area youth visited the Oxford Meijer to Shop with a Hero. Members of the Brandon Fire Department and the Brandon Oakland County Sheriff’s Substation partner with Meijer to shop with area residents to help enhance their holiday season. “It’s very heartwarming to be part of this event, […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — It’s often portrayed as a happy time of the year. Family, gifts and a host of gatherings—followed by holiday music that begins in early November. But for some the holiday’s can be sad— downright blue. At 7 p.m., Dec. 21, the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is conducting a survey for their streetscape initiative. Currently, the DDA is looking to partner with the village to reimagine public and green spaces in downtown Ortonville. The survey ask residents to look at options for downtown improvements and amenities. “Community engagement is at […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — At the regular meeting on Nov. 25, the Ortonville village council voted unanimously to allocate $3,500 of their 2025 Community Development Block Grant funds to childcare services and $4,501 to parks and recreation. “We do have some funds that come via a Community Development Block Grant that we’re entitled […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp — Two area township will participate in NoHaz 2025. The county-based program allows residents to dispose of hazardous waste safely through annual collection events. On Nov. 11, the Groveland Township board of trustees voted to continue to participate in NoHaz. The cost will be $15 per car for township […]
McClelland, Adrienne Beth, age 44, of Ortonville, was called home by our dear Lord and Savior on December 3, 2024. Adrienne was born on January 29, 1980 to Everette and Audrey (nee: Bryant) McClelland. She was a loving and compassionate daughter, sister, aunt, partner and mother. Adrienne had a way of making you feel you […]
In Loving Memory of: Douglas Samuel Chynoweth Douglas at the age of 73, passed on November 29, 2024. He was born on December 6, 1950 in Walled Lake, Michigan, his parents, Wilbert and Elsie Chynoweth. Douglas Samuel Chynoweth was the epitome of kindness and generosity, a husband and father that any family would be blessed […]
Devogelaere, Richard Allen, age 76, of Ortonville, passed away November 27, 2024. He was born on July 16, 1948, in Woodstock, Illinois, son to the late Morris and Elsie (nee Lybeer) Devogelaere. Loving husband of Valerie for 29 wonderful years; dear father of Scott (Kayla) Devogelaere and Brian (Claire) Steffes; proud grandfather of Sam, Asher, […]
On Nov. 29, The Goodrich Martians beat Niles for the state championship title. Photo: Kim Eaton
SCHMIDT, LINDA MARGARET of Davison, Michigan, died on November 27, 2024. She was 77. She was born on March 18, 1947 in Flint, Michigan the daughter of Frederick and Margaret (nee: Conrad) Green. She is survived by her daughter Cindy (Rob) Tripp and her son Adonis (Linda) Schmidt; six grandchildren, Crystal Locke, Christine Williams, Colt […]