Old Mill Thank You We want to thank and acknowledge Bernie Solo and his son, Tyler for repairing our “Little” Old Mill replica. The Ortonville Woodworker’s Club created this model in 2004, and it was in working order for many years, but in recent times it has needed some attention. We’re so pleased to once […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Starting on April 10, the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St., will undergo construction to the parking lot and sidewalk. “We met with Allied Construction about the parking lot,” said Laura Fromwiller, director of the library. “They will begin the concrete on April 10. This will […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Groveland Twp. — The Pontiac-Manito District of the Boy Scouts of America is teaming up with local non-profit O.A.T.S. Therapeutic Riding Center to offer new troops serving boys and girls ages 11 and up with neurodevelopmental conditions. “While our current units invite all youth to join, we are aware that […]
WILLIAMS-ENGLER, DEBBIE RUTH of Burton, Michigan; died on April 4, 2023. She was 66. Debbie was born on September 17, 1955 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Floyd Franklin and Mary Ruth (nee: Barrow) Williams. She is survived by her husband Dan Engler; brother Michael (Ann) Williams; nephew, Austin Williams. Debbie was owner of Something […]
Ellie racing her cousin Dixon in Goodrich. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville Village council unanimously approved the appointment of Linda Brooks to the council for the vacant seat for a partial term, ending November 2024. She took her oath of office at the meeting as well. The seat has been vacant since […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — The Ortonville 175th Anniversary committee is hosting an essay contest for 9th-12th grade students in the Brandon School District. Students will submit a 500 word essay and a poster illustrating a comparison of 1848 to today on one topic of the student’s choice. “Our 175th committee came up […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— It was known as Camp Owosso—the fenced-in compound consisted of rows of tents, each home to six German prisoners. “I spent some of the time in the guard tower watching over about 400 prisoners at a time,” recalled Gerry Marsh, an Ortonville resident, who in 2010 was interviewed […]
Well, April is here. Somehow, time keeps moving at an unreasonably fast pace. But with April comes two very important things that you may or may not know about: Autism Acceptance Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. While April is many things, Alcohol Awareness Month, Earth Month, National Frog Month (didn’t know that until I […]
OCEF Thank you Thank you Ortonville Community for filling the truck for OCEF (Ortonville Community Emergency Fund) last Sunday at Bueches. We were blessed with beautiful weather and lots of friendly, generous donors! Not only was the truck filled to the top, but we also collected $519 cash and $200 in Bueches gift cards. This […]