What started out as a love for cars, turned into a lifetime of profit and dedication for George Hempton. Around the area, George is known to most people as ‘Sonny.? He and wife, Pat, opened Hempton’s Goodrich Body Shop in 1956 when he was 25 years old and has been ‘truckin? ever since. ‘I never […]
Wouldn’t it be great to find a company that could design and build a house, add hardwood floors, a deck and hydroseed the lawn? With Hometec Residential Builders Inc. the search is complete. The company was started in 1995 by Doug and Kim Tetmeyer, who have proved they’re more than just builders. ‘When people decide […]
‘When I first started my business, there were no stop lights in the area. The community has been growing ever since,? said Walt Renn of Horton-Renn Insurance. He has lived in Ortonville on and off for more than 30 years and feels the agency finds the best products and coverages for their clients. In addition […]
Since 1926, James Lumber has maintained a sense of community and a sense of family. It’s still true today at the Ortonville and Oxford locations after eight years in these communities. Doug Graham Jr. is part of the fourth generation of the James family that founded the business in Flint. Over the years, the family […]
With winter on its way out, and spring and summer on its way in, Jan’s Sport Shop in Goodrich is the perfect place to start the warm weather season off. Owner Brad Hempton is proud to have been at the location since 1976 and in the area since 1968. His father started the business and […]
As the old saying goes, if it is isn’t broken don’t fix it. Likewise, Ken Gjolaj of Ken’s Coney Island in Ortonville and Oxford has no intentions of changing a thing. For more than six years, area residents have known where to go to get a good home-cooked meal and Ken’s delivers just what the […]
There’s nothing better than coming home to the wagging tail of a dog, or the purring of a cat. However, when a beloved pet decides to dance with a skunk or needs a total makeover it’s a great feeling to know that Kim’s Grooming in Ortonville is ready to roll out the red carpet Kim […]
When Brenda Heffernan opened Mabelena Quilting Supplies and Comforts, there was a special statement in her business plan. ‘We want you to feel at home,? she said, and she has gathered a team of friendly, knowledgable people to offer warm hospitality and good information. The shop is a dream come true for the fifth-generation Ortonville […]
Laure Burt and her partner, Linda Cotter, were proprietors of the Curiosity Shoppe in Franklin for more than 20 years. Both were looking for a change, which resulted in Burt moving to Goodrich and Cotter to South Carolina. They transferred their design studio to Burt’s barn, transforming what formerly housed animals into a place with […]
For those who need flooring, Powers Mill Street Decor has it all. Great floor covering is a wonderful way to make a statement in any room of the home. That’s why Powers Mill Street Decor is a must for making any room look its very best. Floor coverings are their specialty. They have more than […]