McELRATH, Mark Alan – of Goodrich, MI, age 33, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Emmanuel Church, 6434 Richfield Road, Flint, MI 48506; Pastor John Scally officiating. The family will receive visitors 4-8 PM Wednesday, December 28, […]
The lighting of the Village Tree on Hegel Road, Dec. 8 during Goodrich Downtown Christmas. Photo: David Fleet
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Goodrich — From a demanding economy to families moving due to medical considerations, finding a new home for dogs in today’s world can be a challenge. However, a local group is striving to secure much needed volunteers and financial aid to help. On Dec. 11, Cranberries Cafe, 10250 Hegel Road, […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Diane Salter says she joined the Brandon School Board for the right reasons. “Based on what my kids were doing, and what they were learning, I really felt the direction they looked to be going was good,” said Salter. “That’s why I came aboard, because I wanted […]
BORST, DAVID CHRIS of Ortonville, Michigan; died on December 14, 2022. He was 74. David was born on April 5, 1948 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Clarence and Marguerite (nee: Vantine) Borst. He married the former Kerry Lynn Nixon on June 21, 1970 in Oxford, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife Kerry […]
HAREMZA, MARY LOUISE of Ortonville, Michigan; died on December 14, 2022. She was 71. Mary was born on June 9, 1951 in Troy, Michigan to the late Henry John and Peggy (nee: Coutelle) Reamsma. She married Jon Ellsworth on August 4, 2001 in Ortonville, Michigan. She is survived by her loving husband, Jon Ellsworth; five […]
Fran Hotchkiss lights the Village Christmas Tree in Ortonville Dec. 2. Santa arrived on Dec. 3. Photo: Shelby Stewart-Soldan.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a number of daytime home invasions that have taken place within the township. “The responsibles are looking for jewelry and what appears to be handguns,” said OCSO Brandon substation commander Lt. Greg Glover. “They walk around the house outside […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Oxford — The purpose of Shop with a Hero is simple: to provide a great Christmas for the kids. On Dec. 6, four kids from Brandon Township got to join three Brandon Fire Department members at the Oxford Meijer to shop for Christmas presents. The event is sponsored by Meijer, […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer The Ortonville Village Council and the Brandon Township Board of trustees have approved applications for funds through the Community Development Block Grant for the 2023 program year. On Monday Nov. 28, the village council voted 4-1 to allocate $2,000 to code enforcement, $2,000 to child care services, $2,000 to youth […]