By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — The deadline to leave your mark on Ortonville’s history is fast approaching. In honor of Ortonville’s 175th anniversary, life-long resident and artist Steve ‘Koz’ Koslowski is organizing a time capsule to be placed on the ground of the Old Mill Museum. The proceeds from the time capsule will […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — 5-10 p.m., on July 3, Friends of AMOS will host their annual Food trucks and Fireworks at Brandon High School, 1025 N. Ortonville Road, Ortonville. There will be more than 20 food trucks, inflatables, face painters and more. Fireworks start shortly after 10 p.m. There are more than […]
Kindergarten and Pre-K students at Harvey-Swanson Elementary School celebrate the end of the school year with a color run. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Groveland Twp. — Michigan State Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened May 25. According to MSP Second District, troopers were dispatched at 5:15 p.m. to Ortonville near Oakwood roads in Groveland Township for a pickup truck versus bicycle crash. The Detroit Regional Communication Center was advised the pickup truck had left the scene […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Starting at 4:30 p.m., on June 7, Ortonville is hosting a birthday bash. “We’re celebrating 214 years of Amos,” said Village Manager Ryan Madis. June 7 marks the 214th birthday of Ortonville founder Amos Orton, and in honor of the Ortonville 175 anniversary, there will be a birthday […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville —On May 22, the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority was awarded their 15th consecutive National Main Street Accreditation. “Being awarded our 15th consecutive accreditation is an honor and a great testimony to the Ortonville community’s commitment to the balance between economic development and historical preservation,” said Courtney McClerren, Ortonville DDA […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — The Ortonville Farmer’s Market is getting ready for the summer. 9 a.m.-noon, June 17-Sept. 30, the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority will host their weekly Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings. “We’ve been meeting since January, and the team of people that we have assembled has been great,” said Leanne […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— Twenty-nine years ago a historic downtown building took on a new identity that today is a landmark eatery with stellar dining and hometown atmosphere. Cranberries Café, 10250 Hegel Road which opened almost three decades ago in August 1994 thanks to the vision of area residents Patty and her late husband Mitchel Plant has been sold to Blondies Food & […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — This summer, the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is introducing two interns that will be working on various projects and events throughout downtown. Unique Pethick, a 2019 Brandon graduate, is currently a senior at Grand Valley State University. She is majoring in advertising and minoring in digital studies. “I’m […]
Alexsis Spragg, Halie Hyton, Taryn Marino and Lucas Lasky. On May 19 BHS Seniors walked out for the last time. Meet the BHS graduates in the June 3 edition. Photo: David Fleet