Judy Henley helped Deanna Kester get a place to live and furnished it for her. For the past 10 years, Henley has assisted Kester, a single mother, in providing her three children with food, Christmas gifts, paying the bills and moral support. So when Kester recently learned that Henley is retiring as the Christian Services […]
The devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan. 12 lasted about 35 seconds. The recovery will take years. On March 27 students at Goodrich High School gathered for a night to help the victims of Haiti and also have some fun. GHS National Honor Society organized the first annual Spring Fling dance at the Goodrich […]
Ortonville- Bill Sprague is moving on, after five months as the village manager. Sprague turned in his letter of resignation to Village Council President Ken Quisenberry March 26. His last day in the village will be April 9, as he leaves to take a human resources position in the private sector. ‘I’m leaving with a […]
The 18-year-old Brandon Township man who threatened last fall to kill all the teachers at the Brandon Alternative High School has pleaded guilty to making a false report of terrorism. Christopher Thompson entered the plea March 29 in front of 52-2 District Court Judge Kelley Kostin. Making a false report of terrorism is a 20-year […]
Ortonville- Area residents can help preserve local history by joining the Ortonville Community Historical Society. The non-profit organization that maintains the museum at the Old Mill, 366 Mill St., is seeking volunteers and new members. ‘It’s all about preserving the history,? said OCHS Boardmember Andrea Turnbull. ‘We have several members, but people get busy and […]
Brandon Twp.- A return to a full-time athletic director and the elimination of weekend busing will be recommendations heard at the next school board meeting, but those possible changes are just the tip of the iceberg as school sports here undergoes what could be a major overhaul. During a March 22 athletic committee meeting attended […]
Ingrid Fiedler traded her senior year at Goodrich High School for an amazing opportunity few teens get to experience. The 17-year-old is studying with 150 students from all over the world at the United World College Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in southeast Europe. Fiedler is enrolled in the UWC’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, […]
Ortonville- Spring has arrived and the warmer weather seems perfect for riding bikes and skateboards, but kids wanting to use the Village Skate Park for those activities will have to wait awhile longer. The park located at the corner of Ball and Cedar streets will remain closed until further notice, after a motion to open […]
Ortonville- The village will soon have a fountain again. Last year, the fountain at the corner of Mill and South streets was removed, after not working for many years. Now, with the unanimous approval of the village council, a new fountain will be established in the Heritage Garden, located next to the Old Town Hall […]
Brandon Twp.- Spring brings plenty of opportunities to make home improvements outside, but police are warning residents to beware of criminals posing as contractors. The crimes are known as ‘bunco scams? to law enforcement officials, and occur when criminals pretending to be legitimate professionals approach homeowners offering to do work such as sealcoating their driveway, […]