By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Flushing NY— On May 8, Ortonville resident Barbara Arney will be in Flushing New York to compete in the 147th Westminster Kennel Club with her Belgian Laekenois, Pilote. This will be the third year that Arney will compete with Pilote at WKC with Pilote, and the third year they were […]
AUSTIN, LEON GEORGE of Ortonville, Michigan; passed away in Naples, Florida on April 17, 2023 surrounded by his wife and five children. He was 85. Leon was born on October 11, 1937 in Royal Oak Township, Michigan to the late Belmont and Blanche (Schaaf) Austin. He attended Madison High School until the age of 17. […]
Bekah Muzyk shakes the color off on Sunday at the Goodrich High School C.A.R.E.S Color Run/Walk. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 29, Small Business Saturday Market will be featured in downtown Ortonville. “Our biggest goal with these events has always been geared towards helping small businesses and vendors,” said co-coordinator Sarah Armstrong. “Having a few really good days a month can have a huge […]
Thank you Wojo’s The Village of Ortonville along with the community thank Wojo’s Greenhouse, 2570 Oakwood Road, Brandon Township for their donation of the beautiful flowers in the street planters through the downtown area this season. They brighten up the downtown area, and the continued support of Wojo’s Greenhouse is greatly appreciated. Bob Hauxwell Ortonville […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the Monday night meeting, the Brandon Board of Education voted unanimously to purchase furniture for Harvey-Swanson elementary from Interior Image inc. and School Specialty inc. The furniture purchases are part of the current bond projects. “Bid pack three for Harvey-Swanson was awarded a couple weeks ago for […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting of the Brandon Board of Education, Brandon High School Principal Dan Stevens gave a presentation on the high school’s implementation of restorative practices as a possible alternative to traditional disciplinary measures. “A few weeks ago, I had a student come into my office. […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — A Brandon High School junior is looking to make a lasting impact on the Ortonville community and their pets. Madi Waatti, 17, is an ambassador-level girl scout with Troop 70649 and is initiating a project for her Gold Award to make Ortonville more pet friendly. “I’m a pet […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer A trio of bipartisan house bills introduced into the Michigan Legislature would modernize the state’s current texting and driving laws. If enacted, HB 4250, HB 4251, and HB 4252 of 2023 would prohibit the use of cell phones for certain purposes while driving. Michigan would be the 26th state to adopt […]
Emma Prestige, 4, walking through Wojo’s Greenhouse during a Harvey-Swanson field trip. Photo: Patrick McAbee.