LAKE, DONALD GEORGE of Goodrich, Michigan; died on December 28, 2022. He was 93. Donald was born on July 3, 1929 in Toronto, Ontario Canada to the late Arthur John and Blanche (nee: Brockenshire) Lake. He is survived by his daughter, Cheryl (Paul) Beski; he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jeri Lake; […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — On Dec. 19, the village council voted 6-0 to have Olson Construction remove and replace the current ramp in front of Old Town Hall in accordance with the Heritage Garden Space redesign not to exceed $8,000. “That’s the first step then in being able to do the vision […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — On Dec. 12, representatives from Oakland County Intermediate School District gave a presentation to the Brandon board of education about the services available to the Brandon district, as well as how they have helped the district in the last two years. The presenters were Dr. Wanda Cook-Robinson, […]
Kathryn Rose (Jones-Madrigal) Tuttle, 71, passed away at Pleasant View on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Honoring her wishes there will be no formal service, a celebration of life will be announced by Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Corunna Chapel. Kathryn was born one of 11 children to the late Sherman Duane and Shirley Anne (Meeker) Jones […]
CARLSON, ARTHUR SHERWOOD of Ortonville, Michigan; died on December 28, 2022. He was 85. Arthur was born on January10, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Arthur S. and Mary A. (nee: McDonnell) Carlson. He married the former Charlene Anne McKenna on October 1, 1966 in Detroit, Michigan. He is survived by two children, Katie […]
Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Ortonville Christmas in the Village Parade on Dec. 3. Photo: David Fleet
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Goodrich — Raising a future Leader Dog has been something that Barrie Lynn Wood has thought about since she was a little girl. “Raising a Leader Dog puppy was something my mom brought up to me when I was a young child,” said Wood. “We never ended up raising one […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Next year will mark 50 years of the Mentors Plus program through Oakland County Youth Assistance, and mentors are needed. “Mentors for Mentors Plus provide Mentees (youth) with a reliable, supportive friend with whom they can have fun, learn life skills and expand their experiences in their […]
STORRS, TIMOTHY ALAN of Clarkston, Michigan; died on December 21, 2022. He was 64. Timothy was born on April 9, 1958 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Keith and Delores (nee: Daugherty) Storrs. He is survived by his daughter, Brittney Storrs; one brother, Dennis (Suzanne) Storrs; one sister, Susan Kay Storrs. Timothy was a 1976 […]
REID, RUTH HELEN of Clarkston, Michigan; died on December 16, 2022. She was 97. Ruth was born on May 20, 1925 in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Charles and Helen (nee: Each) Zarb. She is survived by her three children, Joseph (Deborah) Lambourn, Michael (Deborah) Lambourn and Leslie (Billy) Green; nine grandchildren and many […]