Eye on the ball
Joey Garza, playing for Randy Wise Ford-Ortonville swings into action on June 25 at Sherman Memorial Park, Ortonville during a Little Hitter T-Ball game. Brandon Township Parks & Recreation 248-627-4640. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Village manager accepts new post at City of Flint
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — Ortonville Village Manager Ryan Madis has turned in his resignation. His last day will be July 11. “I’ll miss the people,” said Madis. “The cool, unique history and interesting people are what make Ortonville a great place.” Madis, who has been village manager for over three years, has taken […]
Vintage wedding dresses of the past
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — With wedding season well underway, the Old Mill Museum has put up displays of several wedding dresses from as far back as 1885. “A few museums have done this because June is the month of weddings, and the fall is becoming the time of weddings, so we just thought […]
Brandon Adult Skills for Employment give back
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — This month, the Brandon Adult Skills for Employment program donated 24 fleece tie blankets to the Hurley Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. “BASE collected donated fabric from generous community members and used it to create 24 tie blankets as a part of community service program,” said BASE coordinator […]
Letters to the Editor June 29, 2024
Goodrich Martians Softball The Goodrich Martian Softball Boosters are excited to show that hard work and community support really pays off. The boosters have been on a mission to raise fundraising dollars to provide necessary upgrades to their home field. Their field hasn’t had major changes since the 1990s, but now have completed Goal 1, […]
Adventure Begins at Your Library
It is no secret that I love reading, and that love started very young. When I was a little girl, my mom and I read a book every night, eventually moving to chapter books where we alternated reading chapters. My dad always had a book in his hand or his back pocket. Reading was very […]
Deans of students named at Harvey-Swanson, Oakwood
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — This fall, two new administrators will begin new positions at Harvey-Swanson and Oakwood elementaries. Nicole Fouty will be the new dean of students at Oakwood, while Chad Chappell will be the new dean of students at Harvey-Swanson. “I’ve been teaching for about 25 years,” said Fouty. “I’ve been […]
Vincent Alonzi Jr.
ALONZI, Vincent Jr.”Vince” age 86 of Grand Blanc, formerly of Clarkston, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 27, 2024. Devoted husband of Dolores; Loving father of Scott Alonzi, Victoria (Dennis) Guest, Deborah (Tony) Gilbert, Thomas (Lorelei) Alonzi, step-father of Sonia (Ken) Foster, Gary (Laura) Mills, and Christopher (Jody) Mills; proud grandfather […]
Summer Splash
Griffin Shelswell, Brantly Labenz and Remington Shelswell playing at Heron Beach in the Holly State Recreation Area during some 90 degree days. The heat will continue as the first day of summer was June 20. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Career Day: Connecting school to workplace
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — It may be a few years until they actually go to work, but some area youth had a first look of a future occupation. On June 6, Oakwood Elementary hosted their first in-person career day since the COVID-19 pandemic. “I think career day is important because it allows elementary […]