Ortonville
Coverage of Ortonville in the Nexus archive.
- Ortonville woman who lost power during Michigan storms unknowingly drove over downed line twice
A Michigan woman unknowingly drove over a downed power line twice during storms that left nearly 400,000 residents without power. The line had fallen in her yard, and she only learned of the danger the next day. DTE Energy mobilized crews nationwide to address outages, while some residents, like Bill Daugherty, endured extended power losses.
- Whale remains have been washing up in Michigan for years -- here’s why
Whale remains, including baleen, sperm, bowhead, and finback species, have been discovered across Michigan. Experts attribute this to the state's geological history, where melting glaciers and ancient waterways allowed marine life to inhabit inland regions thousands of years ago.
- Why whale remains have been found in Michigan several times
Whale remains, including baleen, sperm, bowhead, and finback species, have been found in multiple locations across Michigan. These discoveries are attributed to the state's geological history, where melting glaciers and ancient waterways allowed marine life to inhabit inland areas thousands of years ago.
- Oakland County man accused of attacking his mom, pointing gun at mother of his children
An Oakland County man, Aaron Hutyra, is accused of attacking his wheelchair-bound mother and pointing a gun at the mother of his children, leading to charges including assault with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence. He was arraigned with a $50,000 bond and is scheduled for a court appearance on July 2.