By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — The Frankenmuth Eagles had no answer for Goodrich Martian Sr. #1 Parker LePla who dominated with 26 points, nine boards, six assists, two steals and blocks en route to a 66-40 win on Wednesday night to a packed house at Al Martus gymnasium Goodrich. GHS Jr. #11 Isaac Valley […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Saginaw — On Dec. 12, Goodrich High School students competed in various aspects of marketing at the District 1 DECA District Conference competition at Saginaw State University. Each of the nine Michigan districts holds a one-day conference where the top performers in each category earn the right to compete at the DECA […]
OLIVER, Timothy J.; of Ortonville; passed away on December 17, 2024; at the age of 91. Reunited with his wife, the Late Sandra Oliver; father of Julia Oliver, Timothy (Sharon) Oliver, Angelo Oliver, Anthony (Lisa) Oliver, Michelle (Lane) Johnson, Mark Oliver, and Nicholas (Heather) Oliver; grandfather of Jeffrey, Jack, the Late Jessica, Timothy, Sandra, Cassandra, […]
FENNER, LOUIS FRANKLIN JR., age 60, of Davison, formerly of Ortonville passed away on December 16, 2024. He was born on August 9, 1964, in Germany, son to the late Louis Franklin Sr and Anna Fenner. Dear brother of Margaret (Roger) Caverly, Sonja (Tim) Smith, Sandy (Jim) Sara, and Larry (Michele) Fenner. Also survived by […]
REUVERS, WANDA MARY, age 94, of Holly, passed away December 11, 2024. She was born on March 30, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Andrew and Sophie Argielo, loving wife of the late Andrew; dear mother of Laurie Parrow, Andrea (Peter) Sarotte and Craig (Robin) Reuvers; proud grandmother of Sara (Eric) Grenier and […]
Pettet, Ethel L. of Ortonville, Michigan passed away on November 27, 2024. She was 65. Ethel was born in Flint, Michigan on August 1, 1959. Ethel worked for Dupont for 19 years. She was an avid golfer and a member of the Goodrich Country Club. Ethel was diagnosed with MS in 2007. She loved to […]
Santa and Mrs. Claus lighting the tree in downtown Ortonville on Dec. 6 during Christmas in the Village. Photo: Jason Gault
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — The mural at the Brandon Township Public Library is complete. “We had a few suggestions to make the youth area more appealing and fun,” said Laura Fromwiller, library director. “Our staff had a brainstorming session and Dani Hays, one of our public service staff, suggested a mural.” Following that, […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com On Nov. 19, Goodrich graduate Stephanie Jones received the Hope Award for Advocacy from RESOLVE: the National Infertility Association for her efforts with the Michigan Fertility Alliance. The MFA was founded by Jones in 2019. “After experiencing secondary infertility caused by life-threatening pregnancy complications, we faced the reality that IVF and […]
With 2024 coming to a swift close, I thought now would be a good time to talk about the top books I read this past year. As a side note, if you’re interested in these books, I always recommend getting them from your local library, second hand, or your local independent bookstore. *** “One Perfect […]