Larry Clinton Mullins, 82, of Grand Blanc, Michigan ran into the arms of Jesus on February 3, 2022. Larry spent most of his years in the automotive and tire industry. He worked for Firestone and General Tire companies before branching out and starting his own business in Ortonville, Michigan called Brandon Tire & Battery Co., […]
Wednesday and Thursday were no-fly days for Ortonville-based Rudolph along with many area residents as an early February snowstorm hit the area. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance is seeking nominations for their annual Youth Recognition Night. “Youth Recognition Night is a special time for the community to thank the young people for their kindness, hard work, and volunteerism over the past year,” said Theresa Bill, BGYA member and co-chair of the event. […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A multi-community investigation by local law enforcement recently ended in four arrests and recovered vehicle along with stolen property. At 9:52 a.m., Jan. 20, Brandon deputies responded to a report of larceny. Deputies met with the victim, who learned that his truck was stolen, as well as some lawn care […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Township Public Library is once again offering the National Early Literacy Initiative’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program this year. The program is available thanks to a donation from the Ortonville Rotary Club. “One-thousand Books Before Kindergarten encourages parents and caregivers to provide positive, nurturing experiences by reading at […]
Robert Leatus Backie, 86, Ortonville, MI passed away on January 19th, 2022 at the Aleda E. Lutz Veteran Affairs Memorial Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan after a brave fight with cancer. He was born in Green Bay, WI on Janauary 3rd, 1936 and was raised in St. Ignace, MI. He graduated from St. Ignace LaSalle High […]
GUISBERT, ELIZABETH A. of Ortonville, Michigan; died on January 29, 2022. She was 94. Elizabeth was born June 21, 1927 in Cass City, Michigan to the late Elmer P. and Ida Mae (nee: Beech) Butler. She married Dane Guisbert on April 27, 1946 in Cass City, Michigan. He preceded her in death September 2021. She […]
BROTHERS, DONNA MARIE of Goodrich, Michigan; died on January 25, 2022. She was 70. Donna was born August 23, 1951 in St. Charles, Michigan to the late Joseph and Josephine (nee: Guida) Pasionek. She married William Brothers on August 3, 1973, in St. Charles, Michigan. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, […]
GHS Powerlifter Roxanne Vickory lifts while spotter Robie Millar Jr. looks on during a meet at Goodrich High School on Saturday. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the regular Monday night meeting, the village council voted 5-0 to move forward with the Crossman Park drain project with Diamond Excavating. The project was approved for up to $325,000, which includes contingency funds. “Crossman Park is a low point, it collects a lot of water,” said village […]