Happy New Year 2020
A wreath covered with snow at the Goodrich Cemetery that arrived on the last day of 2019 in southeastern Michigan. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
2019 in review Pt. 2
(Editor’s note: In the Dec. 28 edition the top stories from January to May were published. This week stories and photos from May-December 2019 are reviewed.) June Michigan’s suffrage amendment By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On June 10, 1919, Michigan became one of the first states to ratify the 19th amendment, guaranteeing women the right […]
Remembering 2019 pt. 1
Senator Ruth Johnson takes oath By David Fleet Editor On Wednesday Ruth Johnson took the oath of office for State Senator for the 14th District. Johnson, 64, had served as Michigan’s Secretary of State since 2011, announced her candidacy for the Michigan State Senate 14th District in April to replace Sen. Dave Robertson, R-Grand Blanc, […]
Former resident named interim county top cop
By David Fleet Editor A new year. A new sheriff. On Monday morning Genesee County Undersheriff Chris Swanson was appointed interim Genesee County Sheriff as several hundred packed the Genesee County Board of Commissioners chambers to hear the conclusion of a month long search. In October Genesee County Sheriff Robert Pickell announced his retirement effective […]
Village lights
The Ortonville Village Christmas tree near the Old Town Hall, 476 Mill St. lights up a cold December night. Photo by David Fleet.
Letters to Santa
Dear Santa, Thank you giving toys to other kids. I hope you have a good Christmas and say “Hi!” to Mrs. Claus for me please. And may you please, give me please, a Polley Pocket and Kindey Kids and I hope you love State. And give everyone a toy even if they are bad. Please […]
Township community room to be dedicated to longtime leader
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- On Monday night the board of trustees voted 7-0 to dedicated the community room at the newly remodeled township hall to former township supervisor Paul Amman. “I was shocked after the decision to name the community room after me,” said Amman, 81, who served more than 20 years in […]
Adopt a family for Christmas
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Each Christmas season the school district food service department partners with St. Mark Catholic Church and Goodrich Lions Club for an adopt a family for Christmas program. This year’s holiday project assisted 28 families and 83 children within the community. The Goodrigh Lions Club food drive assists with food baskets delivery, […]
Council OKs but still divided on preservation park ordinance
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the Monday night meeting, the board approved an ordinance pertaining to the Ortonville Wildlife Preservation Park with a 4-3 vote. President Tonja Brice and trustees Larry Hayden and Pat George voted against the ordinance. The ordinance outlines regulations for the park, including: 1) No off-road vehicles or motorbikes […]
Ridge Road project vote postponed
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- On Monday night the board of trustees voted 5-0 to postpone a vote to schedule a public hearing to pave .56 of a mile of Ridge Road, south of the Green Road intersection from where the pavement ends south to Lake Shore Bluffs. In October township board of trustees […]