By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- It’s lunchtime in Mrs. Kelly Alford’s third grade classroom. From noon to 1 p.m. each school day, it’s sandwiches, juice boxes and the spirited chatter of about 30 active 8 and 9-year-old students dominates the combined social hour, recess and lunch. For almost three decades Alford interacted with students faced […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Township resident Bob Marshall has recently been awarded Outstanding Vocalist of the Year by the Fair Play Country Music Red Carpet Awards Show. The global event featured musical artist nominees from around the globe in the genre of country music. “We had intended to be at the awards show […]
By David Fleet Editor Dennis Stedman has a bucket list. Despite a hip-replacement about 10 years ago, the 73-year-old Brandon Township resident, local basketball coach and retired Chrysler engineer has has continued to keep his deep passion for hiking on top of that list. “I started hiking when I was 22 years old,” said Stedman. […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-When Kathleen Leece turned 100 years old she advised people to “keep moving and don’t sit down and let the world go by.” Now at 102 she’s still moving. On Nov. 10, Leece now a centenarian plus two celebrated her birthday accompanied by her daughters on the steps of The Old […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Robin Loughlin never dreamed she’d be drag racing, but in September the Groveland Township resident put the peddle to floor at the Mid Michigan Motorpex, and edged out an .058 of a second win. “The very first time we ever went to drag race, it was an eighth mile race […]
By David Fleet Editor In 500 years civilization has come far since the time known as The Great Event. Ancient ruins remain scattered across the world of Solaris, echoes of a long-forgotten past. Siblings Amber, Zander, and Quinn have known only peace growing up in the mountain town of Thunder Ridge. Each works diligently to […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On Nov. 22, it will be 57 years since President John F. Kennedy, known as ‘Jack’ to many, was assassinated. He was just 46 years old, in his first term as president, and gearing up for his reelection campaign for the 1964 election. In Detroit, Michigan, they began making campaign […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-It’s been more than two years since long time village business Thompson’s Hardware, 30 South St. closed it’s doors. Last month, the historic village building is home again local commerce. Following extensive renovations, Provider Claims Management, LLC—a full service medical billing company, owned and operated by Joe and Julie Tysick, moved […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Angela Evans wants to pamper her clients at her new salon. Sparkle and Glam, located in Ortonville, focuses on nails, facials, eyelash extensions and waxing. “I’m only doing natural nails right now,” said Evans. “I’m new to the area, and I’ve only been here a year. I was living in […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- Each week during the school year, the Michigan Lottery selects one outstanding educator to receive the Excellence in Education award. Earlier this month Oaktree Elementary third grade teacher Stephanie Mellendorf was selected. “Thank you to the community for allowing me to be part of their children’s education,” said Mellendorf. “The […]