Goodrich-In the dark, early morning hours of July 11, a legion of fishermen gathered at Metro Beach on the shores of Lake St. Clair. Each of the 60 two-man fishing teams sported a variety of specialized equipment from Global Positioning Systems to 200-hp bass boats to high-tech fish finders. The assembly of anglers arrived from […]
Goodrich ? An officer active in the U.S. Army Reserves may soon take charge of Goodrich High School. The Goodrich Board of Education selected LakeVille High School Principal David St. Aubin to take over the role of GHS Principal Kenneth Andrezjewski, who will retire in January 2005. St. Aubin, of Davison, was one of three […]
Brandon Twp. – On July 12, Randy Ray Cooper avoided another threat to be imprisoned for sexual misconduct. Prosecuting Attorney Bob Shillig says sentencing was delayed until Aug. 3, because Cooper’s attorney filed objections due to concerns with probation guidelines. Cooper, who remains free for more than a year on two separate $100,000 personal bonds, […]
Goodrich – The expansive green building, soon to be completed, will house Department of Public Works equipment in the village municipal complex. It will also honor the memory of the late Goodrich DPW Supervisor Gordon Bachmann. The Goodrich Village Council voted to name the proposed building for Bachmann after his death in February 2003, said […]
Brandon Twp – At an Ortonville Chamber of Commerce meeting July 13, Village Manager Paul Zelenak presented the concept of a sewage treatment facility for the village. Although Zelenak says it’s important for the residents to decide the issue of bringing sewage treatment into the village, he was pleased at the response he received from […]
Brandon Twp – At an Ortonville Chamber of Commerce meeting July 13, Village Manager Paul Zelenak presented the concept of a sewage treatment facility for the village. Although Zelenak says it’s important for the residents to decide the issue of bringing sewage treatment into the village, he was pleased at the response he received from […]
Groveland Twp.-The times are changing in the township offices. Two new employees ? building department administrator Susan Nassar and Laura Lawrence, a secretary for Groveland Township Clerk Pamela Mazich ? started with the township in May. Nassar is replacing Gretchen Randall, who retired June 30 from the township after seven years. As the new building […]
If there was an activity this year at Harvey-Swanson Elementary School, chances are Hailey Phelps was involved in some manner. Phelps, a fourth-grader from Ortonville, was recognized by the staff at Harvey-Swanson for her hard work at the school with the ‘Principal’s Award,? which was given at the school’s awards assembly on the last day […]
Lew Francis packed a lot of experiences into a century of life. Francis, 100, of Ortonville died July 1, leaving behind six children, 19 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Pauline Fredette, and several nieces and nephews. Four of his surviving six children are local […]
Class of ?59 reunion The Brandon High School Class of 1959 Reunion picnic will be held at 2 p.m. July 24 at the home of Carolyn (Westlake) Sherman, located at 57 N. Jossman Road in Ortonville. The reunion is open to all who wish to attend. Bring a dish to pass, drinks, and lawn chairs. […]