PETERSON, REBECCA ANN of Ortonville; died April 20, 2018. She was 68. Born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 5, 1949 to the late Myers and Princess (nee: Putman) Conn. She is survived by her husband, Gregg Peterson; two daughters, Tara (Eric) Sears and Carlee Harris; two step-daughters, Brittany (Sean) Collins and Carrie (Ryan) Orleman; six […]
DEVLIN, LAURA ALICE of Ortonville; died April 17, 2018. She was 81. Born in Jackson, Michigan on March 6, 1937 to John Freeland and Dorris Charlotte (nee: Longbrake) Ward. She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Don) Taylor; son, Douglas (Diana) Devlin; three grandchildren, Danielle (Justin) Devlin Canoy, Alana Taylor and Stacey (Ralph) Ford; one great […]
Arming teachers bad idea Dear Editor I am a middle school student who is concerned about the recent school shootings and threats that have been happening. In my opinion arming teachers is a bad solution because in an active school shooting police will not know where teachers located that are armed and a teacher may […]
James Randolph Kelley, 75, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at his residence in Alger. Jim was born May 15, 1942 in Saltville, Virginia to the late Cornelius and Wilma (Hogston) Kelley. He married Elaine J. Follis in Clarkston on May 25, 1974. Jim was a very social person and as the family said, “he […]
ASHBY, Geraldine of Ortonville; April 18, 2018; age 93. Preceded in death by her husband Survetus and son in law Thomas Poli. Loving mother of James (Donna) Ashby, Jerry Ashby, Rick (the late Krystal) Ashby, Larry Ashby, Garry Ashby and Betty (John) Wellman. Proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Also survived by […]
From left, Riley Brice, 10, Andie Greer, 9, and Lilie Gotch experience vision impairment goggles last week at Harvey Swanson Elementary. Photo by Patrick McAbee. By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Life with a disability— last week Brandon School District fourth grade students spent a few hours experiencing the challenge often facing those with special needs. “My hope is […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Goodrich-Reilly Shellenbarger’s race has been both difficult and lengthy. But on Thursday afternoon, Shellenbarger a high school junior completed more than the 800 meters in the first leg of the 4-by-800 meter relay in a dual meet with Mt. Morris and Montrose. On July 5, 2017 Reilly was travelling across […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer So just what can happen when women come together and make friends? The question will be deliberated at 4 p.m., April 29 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 825 S. Ortonville Road, when Women’s Interfaith Solutions, Dialogue, Outreach in Metro-Detroit (WISDOM) will be coming to give their five women, five journeys […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Elementary schools now have new security personnel in the buildings. When students came back from spring break, both Harvey Swanson and Oakwood elementary schools implemented new security guards at the front doors. “Parents come to the door and they are screened by the security official, they can see them […]
CUMMINGS, PAUL R., “Ray” of Ortonville; died April 15, 2018. He was 71. Born in Lake City, Tennesee on April 30, 1946 to the late Charlie and Effie (nee: Duff) Cummings. He married the former Elizabeth “Betty” Rooney on April 8, 1967 in Wayland, Massachusetts. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, […]