LaLone, Raymond E. Age 84 of Clarkston, Michigan passed away on August 27, 2022 surrounded by his family. Ray was born to the late Roy and Anna LaLone on April 1, 1938. Ray is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Judy LaLone and his son Greg LaLone (Debbie) and daughter Sherry (Joe) Krug. In […]
CRADDOCK, CHRISTOPHER GERARD of Ortonville, Michigan. Previously of Royal Oak and Pleasant Ridge. Died on August 29, 2022 surrounded by his family at home. He was 61. Chris was born on June 26, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Alexander and Florence (nee: Herrin) Craddock. He was a 1979 graduate of Ferndale High School. […]
McMAHON, LOIS MAXINE of Goodrich, Michigan; died on August 21, 2022. She was 90. Lois was born June 5, 1932 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Lewie and Lois (nee: Culler) Barr. She married Ralph McMahon on April 14, 1951 Lucas, Ohio. He preceded her in death on January 6, 2015. She is survived by […]
Kaylee Hopkins along with ‘Roxy’ receive dairy products at Weil Dairy Farm, 9197 Gale Road, Atlas Township, from Mia Byard during Dairy Days. The farm recently received a $1,500 grant from the United Dairy Industry of Michigan to promote dairy products. Photo: Patrick McAbee
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— On Aug. 2, Ortonville voters narrowly OK’d marijuana sales in the village. Township voters will be asked the same question in November. Residents in the township will have a proposal for recreational marijuana on the Nov. 8 ballot. The ballot language was approved to go to Oakland County […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the Monday night meeting of the Brandon Board of Education, superintendent Dan Gilbertson introduced three new administrators for the 2022-2023 school year. Jesse Johnson, former Spartan defensive back Jesse Johnson, has been hired as the new athletic director, Dr. Jessica Cohen has been hired as the […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer The bridge on South Street near the Brandon Township Public Library is now open. The road was closed at the bridge for maintenance and repairs for a few weeks. From Aug. 15-Dec. 31, the Road Commission for Oakland County is allowing the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s office to close […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — The Old Mill Museum Blacksmith Shop in Ortonville now has a locally-used swage block. “It’s a piece of equipment that a lot of the old shops had,” said Tom Roberts, who leads blacksmithing classes and demonstrations at the Old Mill. “You use it to shape iron, you can […]
WOLFE, JENNIFER ANN of Lapeer, Michigan, died on August 20, 2022. She was 49. Jennifer was born March 21, 1973 in Pontiac, Michigan to Edward and Irene (nee: Tottingham) Rexford. She married Charles “Chip” Wolfe on June 24, 2017 in Clarkston, Michigan. She is survived by her loving husband, Chip; three children, Ashley Wolfe, Damia […]
KETT, EILEEN (SHERK) of Ortonville, Michigan, age 95, passed away on August 17, 2022. Eileen was born on December 18, 1926 in Leamington, Ontario, Canada, daughter of the late Richard and Josie (Reid) Sherk. Eileen married James Kett on November 17, 1945 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada and he preceded her in death on March 23, […]