Hadley-Robert Hartwig is not your typical bow hunter. After hunting with a compound bow Hartwig, 48, a Hadley Township farmer decided to revert back to the classic recurve bow. And during the past six years his success hunting with the pre-compound era bow has been outstanding by any hunter’s standards. Five white-tail deer from his […]
Groveland Twp.-In November 1910, LC and Clara Scramlin purchased 121 acres near Jossman and Oakhill roads for a cost of $5,800. The parcel of property had been owned by area resident Charlie Knox. ‘The farm could not have been too profitable,? said grandson Marvin Scramlin who, along with his wife Terrie, still farm a 12-acre […]
Reading 100 books and helping collect money for the Goodrich Library is just part of how an Oaktree Elementary student has spent her summer vacation. Hannah Dawley, 9, an avid reader and frequent library patron, said she was inspired to collect donations door-to-door in her township neighborhood for the Goodrich Library after finding an article […]
Ortonville- The three employees of the department of public works may soon be part of a collective bargaining group. In April 2003 the Ortonville Department of Public Works employees filed to be represented by Teamsters Local 214. Les Barrett, a trustee with Local 214 said when the issue regarding the union started the village objected […]
Ortonville-On Oct. 21, representatives from Ortonville were among those attending the first Main Street Oakland County Main Event in Pontiac. The event was orgainized to recognize those communities selected for the Main Street program and their respective accomplishments. ‘This was the first time all the recipents got together,? said Paul Zelenak, Ortonville village manager. ‘Meetings […]
Groveland Twp.- After state transportation officials dumped a proposed traffic light at the intersection of Oakwood Road and M-15 earlier this year, at least one local official says the light issue should be rekindled. At 4:45 p.m., on Sept. 1, township supervisor Robert DePalma was northbound on M-15 approaching the Oakwood Road intersection when a […]
Ortonville-Since 1983 David Bonner has been the name synonymous with local jewelry. Now after more than 20 years a second name and face will be part of the local proprietor in downtown Ortonville. Rob Wittstock, has purchased a small part of D.L.Bonner Jewelers, 431 Mill St. bringing his skills and professionalism to the landmark business. […]
Brandon Twp.- Some Kent Road neighbors say loggers from a Michigan- based sawmill may have out-chopped their welcome. Last April Alice and Allan Hines were approached by logger Michael Hackworth of Dansville, Mich. who expressed interest in purchasing some of the older hardwood trees on the adjoining forested property. After speaking with Hackworth, the Hines […]
Goodrich-At a special meeting on Monday night, the school board accepted the resignation of Board Trustee James Bertrand. School Board President Michael Tripp, who at times battled with Bertrand over a variety of issues, said he brought plenty of knowledge to the board over the years. ‘I did not always agree with Jim, but I […]
Groveland Twp.-For three decades, Dale Smith, 56, former Holly Township supervisor, and his brother, Mark Smith, have cared for the Olive Branch Cemetery. ‘We mowed the place and pretty much cared for the acre cemetery, it’s time for a change,? said Smith. ‘There’s about 200 graves in the cemetery, the earliest dates back to about […]