By David Fleet Editor Holly-Stanley Kengerski—the name of a WWI veteran spoken grave side by Ortonville VFW Commander Dennis Hoffman on a bitter cold morning at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. “It’s customary for volunteers who place a wreath on a veteran’s grave to say aloud their name,” said Hoffman. “It keeps the memory […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Firefighters and deputies converged in Oxford on Dec. 14, for the annual ‘Shop with a Hero’ at the Meijer, 900 Lapeer Road. Each child was provided a dinner at Meijer, then received a $150 gift card to spend on their own Christmas gifts. The gift cards, provided by Meijer, are […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-By a 5-0 vote on Monday night the village council OK’d the lease of a new John Deere 620G Motor Grader. The cost of the governmental operating lease is five annual payments of $21,086.98 based on 500 hours per year. Then turn the machine in or purchase for $140,962.25. To purchase […]
By David Fleet Editor Completing his second season as Blackhawk head coach, Brad Zube reflected on a stellar 2017 football season. “The Blackhawks completed another fine season in 2017 finishing with a 7-4 record highlighted with a come from behind playoff victory 45-44 over Auburn Hills Avondale on a last second field goal,” said Zube. […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- At Monday night’s meeting, the village council introduced their new councilman Mark Robinson. This was also his first meeting as an councilman. The position was originally held by Liz Waters, and was then given to Keith Dylus, who vacated the seat in November. The partial term, which will expire […]
Miss Alford’s Oaktree second grade class Dear Santa, Thank you this great year. Did you sent my elf? His name is Cake. And this is what I want for Chirmas. American Gilr doll, slow rising huge squishies, choker, hatchemas, a pop socket.From, Molly Dear Santa, Thank you for going to every body’s house. It is […]
By David Fleet Editor It smells like hundreds of bonfires burning all at once. That’s how Goodrich native and Southern California resident Chloe Slade describes the massive wildfires burning near her apartment in Culver City in the Los Angles area. “I left work early and packed an evacuation bag,” said Slade, a 2009 Goodrich High […]
Dear Santa, My name is Dylan. I live in Clarkston, Michigan. I have been good this year. How have your elves been?Thank you for the nintendo 3DS and other gifts. For Christmas I would like a Nintendo Switch, big lego sets, nerf guns, pokemon cards, and Harry Potter stuff. Would you please bring these. Love, […]
By David Fleet Editor By the tenth frame Jeremiah Turner’s legs were shaking. “That’s the frame when the bowling alley got real quiet,” said Turner, 16, a Brandon High School junior and member of the varsity bowling team. “My heart was pounding, I was super nervous. I knew everyone was watching me.” Turner’s brush with […]
By David Fleet Editor The township hall facelift is complete. In August, by a vote of 5-0 the township board of trustees OK’d Swartz Creek based—RBF Construction for building renovations to the township hall, 7386 Gale Road. The cost of the project, which started just after Labor Day cost $148, 210. The renovations included reconstruction […]