STRELECKI, RUTH JANE, age 81, of Standish, Michigan, formerly of Ortonville, passed away December 28, 2024. She was born on January 23, 1943, in Standish, Michigan, daughter of the late William and Ruth Donnelly (nee: Bergeron). Loving wife of the late Martin for 50 years, dear mother of Kathryn (James) Quick, Michael Strelecki, Andrea (Alan) […]
BREWER, LORETTA, of Eaton Rapids, Michigan; died December 25, 2024; she was 90. She was born March 21, 1934 in Elkatawa, Kentucky to the late Florence Adkins. She is survived by eight children, Lee (Jane) Brewer, Tim (Teresa) Brewer, Adam Brewer, Jeanne Terry, Treasa (the late Ed) Thorpe, Shirley Rudduck, June Hardin and Sandy Brewer; […]
DYER, CAROL JUNE, age 85, of Ortonville, passed away December 20, 2024. She was born on November 2, 1939, in Madison Heights, Michigan, daughter of the late William and Vera Corbin (nee Robinson). Loving wife of the late Willie A. Dyer. Dear mother of Dion (Sherry) Dyer, Kelly Garris and the late Mark Dyer; proud grandmother […]
SWANK, Gwendolyn M. (Anderson) “Gwen” – Of Goodrich, age 79, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at her residence. Funeral service will be held at 11am Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Faith Baptist Church, 7306 E. Atherton Road, Davison, Pastor Shawn Kook officiating. Visitation 5-8pm Friday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, […]
Village of Ortonville luminaries along Mill Street Christmas Eve. The luminary tradition has continued for many years. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During a special meeting on Monday night, the Brandon Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to pass a resolution to support local control and claim of appeal against the Michigan Public Service Commission order. The Public Act in question, PA 233 of 2023, confers power to the Public […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor Oxford Twp. — A suspect has been arrested in an Oxford Township shooting on Tuesday that left one person dead and two others injured, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office shared on social media. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center was notified of a major incident that occurred on Ray Road […]
With the New Year right around the corner, I’ve been thinking about my un-resolutions for 2025. If you’ve read this column before, you know I’m not a fan of resolutions myself. I feel they start the new year our in a negative way, by resolving to change something about yourself or your life that you […]
An Atlas Township home decorated and ready for Santa’s arrival on Dec. 25. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — During the regular meeting on Monday night, the Brandon Board of Education voted unanimously to approve bids for two bid packages for summer 2025 bond projects. “This is our last group of construction projects for the bond,” said Brian Smilnak, project architect. “There’s some other monies in the bond […]