FRANCIS, DIANNE SUE of Ortonville, Michigan; died on November 29, 2022. She was 78. A true daughter of Ortonville, Dianne was born on January 20, 1944 in a farmhouse on Grange Hall Road, Ortonville, Michigan to the late John L. and Myrna (nee: Stine) Grovesteen. She attended Brandon High School where she was an honor […]
ANGOVE, ANN RICH of Ortonville, Michigan; died on November 27, 2022. She was 73. Ann was born on July 18, 1949 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Erv Rich and Martha Ann (nee: Matson) Talberg. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert L. Angove, II; two children, Brian McNee and Jenny McNee; two grandchildren, […]
From left, Harrison Hogarth 7, Miranda McCombs 7 and Holden Hogarth 7 students from Michelle Morales second grade class at Oakwood Elementary post turkey feathers of thanks. Photo: Patrick McAbee
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Due to weather delays, the M-15 roadwork is now expected to be completed by Nov. 30. The construction began mid-September, and was previously scheduled to be completed by Nov. 18. The delay is due to the cold weather, which caused concrete to take longer to cure. “It’s […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Santa Claus is coming to Ortonville. On Dec. 3, starting at 1 p.m., downtown Ortonville will be home to Christmas in the Village once more. The parade starts at 1 p.m., starting on Ball Street to Church Street and through Mill and South Streets. Afterwards, Santa and Mrs. […]
Road Commission Woes On Oct. 4, the Road Commission for Oakland County held an informational meeting at Oakwood Elementary School regarding the rebuild at the Oakwood and Hadley intersection. Two questions were asked: Why is reconstruction needed? and why not a roundabout? The answer to the first question is simple—the 70-year-old steel tubes under the […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. —The Brandon School District has a furry new friend. Sheriff K9 Woody has been making his rounds with the current police liaison in the district, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who is part of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office K9 Comfort Unit. “The little kids love it, the […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— During the regular Monday Night meeting, Brian Smilnak, project architect for the Brandon Schools bond, provided an update to the board of education. The three project packages will be going out for bid on Dec. 5, then will come back to the committee for review after the holidays, […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. —The Brandon High School welding students won an award from the US Air Force by making a fireplace. “The Air Force had put out a flier that said to create a project that is Air Force related,” said BHS teacher Sarah Walker. “Could be anything, a drawing, a […]
RENN, WALTER A. of Lapeer, Michigan; died on November 19, 2022. He was 67. Walter was born on April 6, 1955 in Bad Axe, Michigan to the late Adolph and Helene (nee: Moskat) Renn. Walt leaves his loving partner, Cindi Harris, to hold dear his memory. He is survived by one sister, Ruth Zabel; one […]