By David Fleet Editor On Jan. 9, State Representative Mike Mueller (R-51st District) received the oath of office for his first term. The 51st District, includes Argentine, Atlas, Clayton, Fenton, Flushing, and Gaines townships, and the cities of Linden and Fenton in Genesee County along with Groveland, Holly, and Rose townships in Oakland County. Mueller […]
By David Fleet Editor It’s been more than three decades since Dr. Linda Loewenstein first came to Ortonville. “I was a new whippersnapper doctor with Dr. Schoen—I walked up and down the street shaking hands,” recalls Loewenstein, who took over Schoen’s practice in 1987. “It’s hard getting someone to see the new doctor.” Loewenstein’s diligence, […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- The eroded landscape of an abandoned township gravel pit and Moab, Utah now have a unique similarity. Jeep. In October, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources was contacted by Detroit-based Freeage Production regarding creating a advertising video in a local location that could be a stand-in for the area […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night the village council will host a public hearing to discuss the adoption of Ordinance 18-1 the prohibition of marijuana establishments. Last November during a special meeting the village council voted 5-0 to approve a resolution to prohibit marijuana establishments within the boundaries of the village. The resolution […]
Mark Weber finds some air on his snowboard at Mt Holly Jan 2. Weber along with others took advantage of some mild early January weather in Southeast Michigan. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
July ‘Vive la France! Goodrich teachers join World Cup bash’ It seemed like a good idea at the time. Last March three Goodrich teachers realized they would all be in Paris at the same time—so hanging out for a day in the French city was just the right thing to do. “My wife purchased a […]
By David Fleet Editor In July, a small package arrived on the front porch of Jon Newbill. “I thought it was a table cloth or something for my wife,” laughed Newbill, 72, the older brother of Groveland Township resident David Newbill. “I was not expecting anything.” Newbill’s lack of expectancy is well founded. The package […]
By David Fleet Editor From halls of Goodrich High School to the floor of the House of Representatives a former Atlas Township resident has now landed in the State Senate. In November, Republican Jim Runestad defeated Democratic challenger Julia Pulver for the State Senate District 15 which includes: Commerce, Lyon, Milford, Novi, West Bloomfield and […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is planning to launch a Farmer’s Market in 2019. “The goal is making fresh produce available to residents because there are limited options in the area,” said DDA director Matt Jenkins. “The farmer’s market will give residents additional reasons to come downtown on a regular […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer In 1913, bread cost 5 cents per pound, World War I hadn’t started yet and women couldn’t vote. That same year Thomas Dadson asked Santa for two cork guns, one for him and one for his brother. “I found the letter when I was looking through old pictures,” said Gael […]