Front, Jeff Focshey, power augers through Bald Eagle Lake ice in Brandon Township while Rob Zynda waits to fish. Several inches of ice were on area lakes over the first weekend in February, however, with temperatures raising to the low 50s mid-week the winter fishing season may end early. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — The planning for the annual Rocking & Raking event is underway for April 22, 2023. The annual program is hosted by the Edna Burton Senior Center and is to help citizens in the area give their lawns a spring clean up. The volunteers are assigned a number of […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Warmer weather is just a few months away as is road construction. This summer, the intersection of Oakwood and Hadley roads will be closed sometime in the summer of 2023. An exact date has not yet been announced. “How this process goes, it goes out for bid […]
Thank You Thank you for the love and support during my time of loss of my husband, Ed Gromek Jr. (6-6-1945/12-24-2022). We celebrated our 50th Anniversary on April 29, 2022. I have a broken heart, but I am fortunate to have an amazing family and many friends. A special thank you to Fr. Craig Marion, […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— During the Monday night special meeting, the Brandon Board of Education approved the issuance of a request for proposal to seek bids for custodial work. “It has been 12 years since we bid out our custodial services,” said Jan Ziesel, chief financial officer of the district. “Given that […]
Sophia Rotger aboard “Doc” pulls Alex Stangeland of Jackson, Wyo. at Stillwater Stables, Brandon Township. Skijoring is derived from the Norwegian word meaning “ski driving” Photo: Provided
Every time I tried to write this column it sounded sappy and poetic, two things that I secretly am but don’t like to admit. But that’s what this column is about. One year ago on this day, Feb. 4, I published my first book. That is a wild sentence that I never thought I’d say. […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville— Tomorrow, Feb. 4, three downtown businesses are hosting small events. It’s the Little Things, 431 Mill St., will have a kid’s craft and game area until 3 p.m. with gifts, grab bags and snacks. August Grace Interiors, 449 Mill St., is hosting three vendors including Momma’s Boujee Boutique, Red […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — An area used car dealership is bringing the Shea name into Oakland County. “We are part of the Shea organization,” said Jason Skinner, store manager of Shea Truck Center, 2200 S. Ortonville Road. The dealership was formerly Lane Car Company, then Carite, but took on the Shea […]
MICHEL, Michael Francis, of Ortonville, MI passed away on January 30th, 2023, at the age of 68. He was born in Detroit, MI and attended the University of Detroit-Mercy. He was a talented automotive engineer, a crossword puzzle buff, and an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by his wife Robin; his daughters Margaret (Ian Harman) […]