The beginning of October marks three very important birthdays in my life. First: my wonderful mother, Tammy. She went through a lot to give me life, and then she had to raise me for a couple decades, and for that I don’t think there’s a thank-you big enough for that. I love her, and wish […]
Vote Yes in Goodrich I write to express my enthusiastic support for the upcoming Goodrich Area School Sinking Fund Proposal, which will be on the ballot on November 7th. As a local business owner, mother of three Martians, and a citizen of Goodrich for nearly 18 years, this proposal holds the promise of securing a […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Tyler Baker, a senior manager with Maner Costerian, presented the annual financial statements and auditor’s report of the fiscal year ending June 20, 2023 at the regular meeting on Sept. 25. The board voted unanimously to approved the audit. According to the audit, the revenues for the fiscal […]
TESSIER, LOUIS HENRY “SKIP” of Goodrich, Michigan, died on September 26, 2023. He was 59. Skip was born March 26, 1964 in Bellow Falls, Vermont to Marva Louise (nee: Bowen) and the late Louis Henry Tessier, Sr. He married the former Ramona Marie Allen on April 14, 1985 in Clarkston, Michigan. He is survived by […]
Leaves change over the Goodrich Mill Pond following the first day of autumn Sept.23. The peak Mid-Michigan fall color days are expected to be Oct. 5-22. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Safewise.com has released their list of the 50 safest cities in Michigan for 2023, and Brandon Township ranks at number nine. “We take pride in those numbers because it comes down to not only how many of those cases you have that the government monitors, but it […]
I recently had my 10-year high school reunion. 26 of us class of 2013 Richmond High School graduates sat around the park near where we all grew up with over a dozen yearbooks, talking about things that happened over our school years and laughing about some funny memories. I thought I’d share a few of […]
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 mums 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 regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville village council voted 6-1 to approve a the new event permit for downtown events. Council member Tony Randazzo voted against it. “Many, many, many communities across Michigan have a packet very similar to this one,” said council member Kay Green. […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Brandon School District voters will have the opportunity to consider a non-homestead millage renewal on the November ballot. “We’re going for a renewal only,” said Carly Stone, district superintendent. “We’re not looking for an increase at all.” Currently, the millage allows for up to 18 mills to […]