In the Fire: Navigating the Chaos of Cancer

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — When Amy Boyer was diagnosed with breast cancer, she got a lot of different books on the topic. “They were all really sad and I didn’t want to read them, so I wanted to write something positive for someone else,” said Boyer. “What do you do when […]

Gleason called up to Edmonton Oilers

By David Fleet Editor Edmonton — On Dec. 7, the Edmonton Oilers made a roster move recalling defenseman and Ortonville native Ben Gleason from the American Hockey League Bakersfield Condors and assigning defenseman Philip Broberg. Gleason, 25 has scored two goals and seven assists with a +5 rating through 14 games with the Condors this season after signing a two-year contract with Edmonton on […]

Wreaths Across Ortonville

By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.— On Dec. 9, the Ortonville VFW Post 582 members, Lisa Radke’s Brandon Care Bears and more than 40 volunteers placed 528 wreaths on veterans graves at the Ortonville Cemetery and 96 at Seymour Lake Cemetery. “Thank you to everyone who donated their time and those who contributed to the […]

News, stories of Pearl Harbor attack reported locally

By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.— It’s been 82 years since the US Fleet came under attack by Japanese forces on Dec. 7, 1941. Many locally with memories of the attack that killed 2,403, five time zones and half a world away from southeastern Michigan are now dwindling. Oakland County Historian and Ortonville resident Carol […]

2023:Hunter success dips so far this season

By David Fleet Editor Ortonville— With about 80% of the 2023 whitetail deer season completed, including the popular firearm season (Nov. 15-30), the number harvested dropped from 159,931 in 2022 to 136,205 this year, a decline of about 15%. Similarly, hunters in the 2023 early archery season (Oct. 1-Nov. 14) tagged 79,463 deer compared to […]

Blue Christmas service at GUMC

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — It’s often portrayed as a happy time of the year. Family, gifts and a host of gatherings—followed by holiday music that begins in early November. But for some the holiday’s can be sad— downright blue. At 7 p.m., Dec. 12, the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road will […]

‘Sip & Shop’

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — On Nov. 16, Atlas Valley Golf Club, 8313 Perry Road, hosted their third annual “Sip & Shop.” The evening event attracted about 40 vendors and 500 shoppers for a local pre-holiday gathering. This year more than $4,000 was raised for the community. Andrea Hanks, Sip & Shop coordinator […]

All in the family: ‘One dollar bid, now two, will ya give me two. Sold’

By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. —For former Brandon Township resident Ken Dockery the “call” to fast talking quips at livestock, estate and automobile sales is the culmination of a childhood experience manifested by his father. Dockery, 55, recently completed the bucket list item when he graduated from the Des Moines-based-World Wide College of Auctioneering during 80 […]

Local folk art returns to Ortonville

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — A piece of folk art is finally at home in Ortonville. The Tramp art piece is believed to be modeled after the Village Church of Ortonville, 93 N. Church St., Ortonville. It was carved by Ortonville resident Seymore Torrence. It will now be on display at the Old […]

Remembering a Patriot: Private Nathan Burpee

By David Fleet Editor Grand Blanc Twp. — Four stints of active military duty is remarkable. But when that service is in the American Revolution, where often young recruits lacked military training, carried outdated weapons and battled a regimented trained British troops, the accomplishment is extraordinary. Such is the story of Patriot Nathan Burpee. The […]