Santa’s on his way
Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Ortonville Christmas in the Village Parade on Dec. 3. Photo: David Fleet
Future Leader Dog
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Goodrich — Raising a future Leader Dog has been something that Barrie Lynn Wood has thought about since she was a little girl. “Raising a Leader Dog puppy was something my mom brought up to me when I was a young child,” said Wood. “We never ended up raising one […]
Half century of Mentors Plus
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Next year will mark 50 years of the Mentors Plus program through Oakland County Youth Assistance, and mentors are needed. “Mentors for Mentors Plus provide Mentees (youth) with a reliable, supportive friend with whom they can have fun, learn life skills and expand their experiences in their […]
Timothy Storrs
STORRS, TIMOTHY ALAN of Clarkston, Michigan; died on December 21, 2022. He was 64. Timothy was born on April 9, 1958 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Keith and Delores (nee: Daugherty) Storrs. He is survived by his daughter, Brittney Storrs; one brother, Dennis (Suzanne) Storrs; one sister, Susan Kay Storrs. Timothy was a 1976 […]
Ruth Reid
REID, RUTH HELEN of Clarkston, Michigan; died on December 16, 2022. She was 97. Ruth was born on May 20, 1925 in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Charles and Helen (nee: Each) Zarb. She is survived by her three children, Joseph (Deborah) Lambourn, Michael (Deborah) Lambourn and Leslie (Billy) Green; nine grandchildren and many […]
Mark McElrath
McELRATH, Mark Alan – of Goodrich, MI, age 33, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Emmanuel Church, 6434 Richfield Road, Flint, MI 48506; Pastor John Scally officiating. The family will receive visitors 4-8 PM Wednesday, December 28, […]
Lights of Christmas
The lighting of the Village Tree on Hegel Road, Dec. 8 during Goodrich Downtown Christmas. Photo: David Fleet
Community rallies to find homes for dogs
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Goodrich — From a demanding economy to families moving due to medical considerations, finding a new home for dogs in today’s world can be a challenge. However, a local group is striving to secure much needed volunteers and financial aid to help. On Dec. 11, Cranberries Cafe, 10250 Hegel Road, […]
‘You have to trust and believe in your staff’
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Diane Salter says she joined the Brandon School Board for the right reasons. “Based on what my kids were doing, and what they were learning, I really felt the direction they looked to be going was good,” said Salter. “That’s why I came aboard, because I wanted […]
David Borst
BORST, DAVID CHRIS of Ortonville, Michigan; died on December 14, 2022. He was 74. David was born on April 5, 1948 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Clarence and Marguerite (nee: Vantine) Borst. He married the former Kerry Lynn Nixon on June 21, 1970 in Oxford, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife Kerry […]