Ortonville-After the smoke cleared at the Street Machine Super Show, the result was clear. The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority’s third annual show Aug. 7 was a winner. ‘The show was excellent,? said Dave Bonner, event organizer. ‘We had a lot of comments on how high-end everything was.? Bonner noted that the Best of Show winners […]
Brandon Twp.– Anita Bakker and her family were living with a deadly threat until just recently. The Bakkers had dangerous levels of radon gas in their home. Radon gas can not be seen nor smelled. It occurs naturally from the soil and any home built on soil has the potential for a problem. Radon gas […]
Groveland Twp.– The scene involved three people– a woman and two men who had been fighting. One man pulled a gun and shot the other. It was up to state troopers to take control of the situation. Some troopers went to the dying man to perform CPR while others questioned the woman. Troopers confronting the […]
Brandon Twp.– The sun shone brightly and so did the smiles on a recent morning at a special camp. A small army of volunteers were on hand to assist children and young adults with varying disabilities as they played African drums or rode horses in a corral and on trails during the Smiles on Saddles […]
Groveland Twp.– Liz Rheaume made history when she was elected president of the Ortonville Lions Club in April. The 48-year-old Groveland resident is the first woman president of the local club, which did not allow female members until about seven years ago. ‘Now the pressure’s on,? laughs Rheaume, who has been a member for five […]
Brandon Twp.– Training to be an Olympic gymnast requires talent, discipline, dedication and many hours of practice. Girls who are motivated to pursue the lofty goal will soon be able to work toward that dream locally. GRIPS Gymnastics will open in September as a member of the USA Gymnastics junior Olympics program. A parent meeting […]
Groveland Twp.- The smell of cedar fills the air on a recent Thursday morning. Several men are using tools such as table saws, sanders and a drill press to work on wood in the basement of a home. More wood is stacked nearby. It’s the weekly meeting of the Woodworking Club and today, members are […]
Ortonville– Next. Less than five days after she started, Judy D. Andersen resigned the position of village manager. Andersen, who was hired July 12 and started work July 18, abruptly resigned July 22. ‘I’m terribly sorry,? she said. ‘I was enjoying the appointment.? Andersen left to take a position as a financial analyst with the […]
Brandon Twp.- The car is a red ?51 Chevy. It has white vinyl seats and door locks that are topped with red dice. A message on the glovebox reads, ‘Buckle up, shut up, hang on, this ain’t no hayride!!? Owner Dan Barnes turns the key in the ignition and revs the 440 Chrysler motor. The […]
Brandon Twp.– ‘Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,? starring Gene Wilder, will be shown during the third annual Ortonville Night at the Movies Aug. 5. The movie begins at 9 p.m., with family activities starting at 6 p.m., behind H.T. Burt and Harvey Swanson elementaries, located off Varsity Drive. The event is free. Details: (248) […]