Brandon Twp.- The personalities of musically inclined students were the driving force behind the selection of this year’s musical?’A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.? ‘I thought about the lead characters I might have in the show and their personalities and I thought they could do it,? said Director Debbie Sebetic. ‘We […]
Brandon Twp.- There is work to be done. The Michigan Department of Education released the Michigan Educational Assessment Program test results on Monday, with mixed results for Brandon. ‘Some things were great and some were not so great as is typical,? said Superintendent Lorrie McMahon. ‘We are pleased with our reading scores. They continue to […]
Ortonville- As a disabled widow on an income of less than $750 per month, Dawn Boyd has struggled to feed her pets, which include a cat she’s had for 17 years, and two cats she promised a dying neighbor she would care for. On Tuesday, she found help she desperately needed on her first visit […]
Girls just want to have fun’and help others, too. Woman’s Life Chapter 828- Ortonville was formed in November. The group invites area women to join them at their next meeting, ‘Night at the Oscars,? planned for 6:30 p.m., Feb. 19, at 1360 Merkle, Ortonville. Brigitte Todd, a Groveland Township resident and member of the new […]
Brandon Twp.- Julie Graveldinger learned last week that a friend has been diagnosed with cancer. This is not the first time she has received such news from a friend, nor a family member. And while she cannot carry the burden of those who fight the disease for months or years, she comforts herself knowing there […]
Ortonville- Sue Bess announced last week she will run for village council president again, despite four recall petitions filed against her last year and nearly two decades serving in the office. ‘I want to see the sewer project come into existence,? said Bess. ‘I’ve worked on it too many years. I think it’s very important […]
Ortonville- Expect a bigger and better CreekFest this year. The fifth annual event, with activities planned at locations around the village, is set for 8 a.m.-6 p.m., June 9. Some of the new highlights this year include a market with a collection of arts and crafts and food vendors, as well as a bat show, […]
Ortonville- A small but vocal group of residents stated their opposition to a proposed trail on village property during the May 14 council meeting. The residents, most from the Crescent Hills subdivision that is adjacent to the property where the nearly 1-mile trail is proposed, said they have been advised by an attorney that the […]
Ellsworth ‘Pete? J. Smith, Jr., of Harrison, formerly of Goodrich, died May 12. He was 66. Ellsworth was born August 26, 1940 in Union City, the son of Ellsworth J. Smith, Sr. and Helen Smith. He retired from Grand Trunk Railroad in 2001 after forty years of service. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service […]
Michael A. Willett, of Gaylord, formerly of Ortonville, died May 8. He was 39. Michael graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in business and recreational management. He was the beloved father of Adrianna, Jessie Lynn and Nathan Michael; dear son of Gary and Sandy Willett; brother of Marc (Sherry) and Beth (Bryan) […]