By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — Lester has been on a journey. The four-and-a-half-year-old Hereford steer’s trek started around St. Patrick’s Day last March, covered three townships and ended on May 21 heading northbound on I-75 in Groveland Township. “Lester is fine, despite a few small bites from the cow dogs,” said Melissa Borden, of Devoted Friends Animal Society and Lester’s owner. Lester, who’s the calf […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On May 9, Governor Gretchen Whitmer approved new legislation that will allow school districts to now use sinking funds to repair, maintain or purchase buses. Senate Bill 63, which goes into effect in early August, will provide greater versatility as the Goodrich School Board will now present a resolution […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — As of 9 a.m. on May 23, the Brandon Township Public Library parking lot was finished and open. “The construction process addressed the drainage and safety issues that has gotten bad over the years,” said library director Laura Fromwiller. “Sinking asphalt and sidewalks were redone and it is […]
ATHERTON, Sandra L.; of Ortonville; passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2023 while surrounded by family; age 72; preceded in death by her husband Dennis; mother of Tonyea VanPatten, late Danelle (Brett) Orr, Dennis “Russ” Atherton Jr & John Atherton; grandma of Justin (fiance’ Jessica Burke) Noble, Chelsea (Jim) Atherton, Brittany Atherton, Alexis […]
Rainna Maynard, a 2023 Goodrich High School Senior joins classmates on the traditional crazy car day on Tuesday. The last day of classes was May 18. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Groveland Twp. — The southbound lane will be closed on M-15 for shoulder work starting May 22 between Oakwood Road and Grange Hall Road. The Michigan Department of Transportation project should take about two weeks. “Right in front of the cemetery, the water comes down along the edge of the […]
Rocking and Raking I want to thank all of the people who helped with the Rockin’ and Rakin’ at my house. They are amazing people – very pleasant and hard-working. They left before I could thank them. (I did thank them when they first came to my door. But needed to tell them how much […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — A Holly resident was found guilty of felonious assault with a deadly weapon, assault and battery, and reckless driving in an incident that occurred in Brandon Township in November of 2021. The the jury in the Honorable Judge Grant of 6th Circuit Court of Michigan’s court room […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville— From 11 a.m.-4 p.m., on June 3, Ortonville will be home to the second annual Abigail’s Pride festival. “It depends who you ask, but Pride is a celebration of the LGBTQ community, but also everyone. Allies and families,” said Abigail’s Pride founder Abigail Rowe. “And for us, for Abigail’s […]
Lillian Paul sizes up a shirt for her daughter Abby Paul, 11 months, at the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road, Goodrich, during the M-15 Garage Sale. Photo: Patrick McAbee.