Twenty years ago on April 18, my husband John and I pledged our love to one another in front of more than 150 family members and friends. I can remember certain details of that day vividly’how shy I felt walking down the church aisle, how heavy my bouquet felt, how the flowers shook in my […]
Ortonville- During a special meeting Monday night, the village council voted 4-3 to replace the recently vacated full-time clerk/treasurer position with two part-time positions. The council also eliminated the current part-time deputy clerk/treasurer position held by Teresa Karsney, although Karsney will continue to be employed by the village. In a separate motion, the village voted […]
Cheryl Ann Zardus pleaded no contest Nov. 16 in Oakland County Circuit Court to a felony charge of embezzlement more than $20,000. The plea likely means the 40-year-old Ortonville mother will face up to a year in jail and/or probation and comes after several months of investigation found she stole approximately $108,000 from an Oxford […]
The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund (OCEF) is collecting food and toys to distribute to families in need this holiday season. The number of families seeking help has steadily increased over the past few years as many struggle in a poor economy. Food, cleaning supplies, paper goods, and personal care items are needed, as well as […]
Brandon Twp.- Watch out for the deer. Deputies took reports of 11 motor vehicle accidents involving deer last week, eight of those within a 3-day period, from Nov. 12-14. ‘It’s an unusually high amount of car-deer accidents within such a short time period,? said Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Detective Chris Pacholski of the Brandon substation. […]
Ortonville- When people think of Toys for Tots, often they think of toddlers and small children. But this year, Margaret Lee hopes they will think of what a child in the 7-12 year-old age range might enjoy and perhaps donate something for them to the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund. ‘When thinking about making a donation […]
Brandon Twp.- The Greater Ortonville Area Chamber of Commerce is planning several fundraisers in an effort to continue the tradition of a fireworks show celebrating Independence Day. ‘If our fundraising doesn’t provide the funds we are looking for, this could be the last fireworks show that Ortonville will see,? said COC Trustee and Fire Chief […]
Ortonville- Sheila Roque has shed more than 100 pounds in less than two years, with her primary motivation being her two daughters. ‘My journey has never been about weight loss, it’s been about taking care of my children,? said the village resident, 30. ‘When they started getting faster than me, I said, ‘I have to […]
Riley Murray recently returned from a visit to Honduras and Utila, an island off the coast of the Central American country. The trip required eight days away from her fourth grade class at Belle Ann Elementary, but it wasn’t all a beach vacation for Riley, 10, and her mother, Jessica Arundel. The pair attended Centro […]
Ortonville- The show will go on. After some juggling of locations, plans are now concrete for the village’s first carnival in many years. The Ortonville Lions Club will welcome Schmidt Amusements to town from June 1 to June 3 at the new Lane Car Company location, 110 Ortonville Road. ‘This should be a win-win for […]