By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Davison— After 57 years, Dr. Rodney Pierson is taking a step back from the veterinary business. “I’ve been blessed to have a long career, but I didn’t want to die with my boots on,” said Pierson. Pierson, owner of Pierson Pet Hospital, 9050 Davison Road, Davison, began working at a […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville village council voted 4-2 to approve the Oakwood Road sidewalk project. Council members Pat George and Larry Hayden voted against the motion. The board is currently comprised of six members. “I myself have talked to several people in the last […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville —On March 18, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Ortonville will be home to a Small Business Saturday Market. “Since we moved here about four years ago, the downtown businesses and a lot of their owners have become dear friends, in addition to the community of local vendors and artists […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Goodrich — When they were looking to open a local business, Russell and Tami Foster turned to the community. “My wife was looking to get out of nursing, I was tired of what I was doing, so we asked the community what they wanted,” said Russell Foster, co-owner. “The feedback […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Myrtle Beach, SC — March 2-5, Brandon Township resident Harper Heath traveled to South Carolina to compete in the Costal Classic Gymnastics Invitational with her gymnastic team from Great Lakes Elite Gymnastics in Oxford. Heath took first place in all four of her events, the even bars, vault, floor and […]
ROCKWELL, LINDA JEAN of Ortonville, Michigan; died on March 4, 2023. She was 75. Linda was born on September 30, 1947 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Stephen McKinley and Virginia Mary (nee: Arrowsmith) Jantz. She married Charles Rockwell on February 18, 1972 in Pontiac, Michigan he died on June 27, 2018. She is survived […]
Scott Wesley Hevel of Ortonville, Michigan; passed away on March 2, 2023. He was 42 years old. Born on December 11, 1980 to David and Deborah Hevel, Scott was a proud alumni of Brandon High School and Central Michigan University, and an avid fan of Michigan State football and basketball. He was a wonderful husband […]
BURCHI, JUSTINE ELIZABETH of Goodrich, Michigan; died on March 3, 2023. She was 79. Justine was born on January 19, 1944 in Allen Park, Michigan to the late Stephan and Cora (nee: Casagrande) Kaloczy. She is survived by her three daughters, Shawn Burchi, Shannon Burchi and Chantelle Burchi; one brother, Steven (Barbara) Kaloczy. No funeral […]
SANDERS, ELIZABETH MacGILL of Ortonville, Michigan; died on March 4, 2023. She was 69. Elizabeth was born on April 3, 1953, in Waterloo, New York to the late Richard B. and Mary Elizabeth (nee: Pratz) MacGill. She is survived by two children, Kevin (Susan) Sanders and Leah, (Will) Paprocki; three grandchildren, Marissa Sanders and Paige […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During a special meeting on Feb. 24, the Brandon Board of education voted unanimously to offer the position of superintendent to current director of curriculum and instruction Carly Stone. Stone accepted the position via phone call during the meeting. “Looking at the things we’ve gathered from stakeholders […]