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The Meridian Weekly, Ovid, MI (2026)

Name: The Meridian Weekly
Address: Ovid, MI, US
Telephone: +19898342264

We distribute the Meridian Weekly to over 10,000 residents and deliver daily and weekly news online at our website.

10/17/2026

With the November 3 election just over two weeks away, this week’s edition features our Meet the Candidates section. Profiles come from candidates in contested races who returned our questionnaire, including the Ovid-Elsie and Laingsburg school boards, the 71st and 75th State House districts, the 7th Congressional District, and Shiawassee County Road Commissioner. We also print the St. Johns schools bond, the Shiawassee County senior services millage, and Middlebury Township’s emergency services and road proposals. On the sports side, congratulations to the Ovid-Elsie boys soccer team, outright MMAC champions after a 4-2 rally at Durand. Laingsburg’s soccer team advanced in district play, and the Wolfpack football team rolled past Perry 55-12.

You’ll also find reports from the Elsie Village Council, where the fire agreement remains unresolved, and the Ovid City Council. The Laingsburg Lions gave $5,000 to push the stadium fund’s second phase over the top, and Bonnie and Gayla Ehlert’s “Focal Ancestor” window displays are up next to the Ovid Post Office. Memorial Health System invites local veterans to a free Veterans Day breakfast on November 11. Pick up your copy in Monday’s mail, or read it free online every Friday at meridianweekly.com.

Cover Photo: Elsie Fall Festival Car Show Results – See full story on page

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With the November 3 election just over two weeks away, this week’s edition features our Meet the Candidates section. Profiles come from candidates in contested races who returned our questionnaire, including the Ovid-Elsie and Laingsburg school boards, the 71st and 75th State House districts, the ...

10/09/2026

Generosity is the theme of this week’s edition of The Meridian Weekly. The Laingsburg Lions Club presented $5,000 to the Greater Laingsburg Recyclers, and the Elsie Fall Festival has raised more than $19,500 for the Elsie Area Food Pantry so far. AgroLiquid gave $5,000 toward Leonard Elementary’s new outdoor classroom, and Team Larry’s walkers raised over $3,500 in the fight against ALS. The Elsie Baby Pantry celebrates 20 years with an open house on October 18. In sports, Laingsburg shut out Bath 44-0 on Homecoming night. The Wolfpack and Ovid-Elsie soccer teams both claimed shares of their conference titles, and Kendall Michels passed 1,000 career assists in volleyball.

Inside you’ll also find upcoming events, including a Red Cross blood drive in Laingsburg, the United Church of Ovid’s Free Fall Festival, the ZCBJ Holiday Bazaar, and Laingsburg’s Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Ahead of the November 3 election, our public notices list local voting equipment tests. Pick up your copy in Monday’s mail, or read it free online every Friday at meridianweekly.com.

Cover Photo: Ashley School Homecoming Court

Back Row (l-r): Walter Felton, Gregorio Gomez, Tristan Ringle,, Madison Weigold, Trevor Dolloff, Brooklyn Smith-Glidden, Isaac Merignac . Middle Row l-r): Aroura McGill, Aleena Long, Karissa Kremer, Marissa Kremer, Elise Drummond, Charlie Zamarron. Middle Row, offset, on the right (guy in white and guy in blue hoodie): Xavier Young, Brady Nierescher Front Row (l-r): Prince Forrest Ackels, Princess Britney Jordan-Vazquez.

https://meridianweekly.com/the-meridian-weekly-october-11-2026/

Generosity is the theme of this week's edition of The Meridian Weekly. The Laingsburg Lions Club presented $5,000 to the Greater Laingsburg Recyclers, and the Elsie Fall Festival has raised more than $19,500 for the Elsie Area Food Pantry so far. AgroLiquid gave $5,000 toward Leonard Elementary's ne

10/02/2026

This week’s edition of The Meridian Weekly is filled with important community developments, from fire department facility planning to school board decisions and the return of fall festivities. We lead with news that leadership from the Elsie Area Fire Department met with State Representative Tim Kelly to review the status of their new facility project, which was the only Clinton County project to receive state grant funding. Meanwhile, the Ovid-Elsie Board of Education accepted an independent investigation’s findings that no policy violations occurred regarding allegations raised by District Nurse Melissa Jones, though the board voted 4-3 to censure and remove Vice President Susan Greer from her officer role. We also report on the Village of Elsie’s ongoing negotiations with the Fire Authority and a reduced $40 million bond proposal coming before St. Johns voters in November.

On a lighter note, there’s plenty happening around our communities this month. The DeVries Nature Conservancy invites everyone to its annual Fall Festival on October 17, complete with wagon rides, a petting zoo, and pumpkin painting. The Laingsburg American Legion Auxiliary is gearing up for its annual Craft Show on November 7, and the Ovid Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on October 6. Our sports pages celebrate the Wolfpack soccer team’s Senior Night victory, a gritty Marauder football comeback over Durand, and a strong showing by both cross-country programs at the Saranac CMAC Jamboree. Plus, our Gridiron Guru contest continues with Week 7 picks—congratulations to Alex Arnst on his first win! As always, thank you for reading and supporting local journalism.

Cover Photo: “Gritty Marauder Comeback Humbles Durand in MMAC Showdown, 30-27” Pictured: Walker Lover made 10 tackles during the game against Duranad on September 25th. Photo by Tricia Barnhill. See full story on page 10

This week’s edition of The Meridian Weekly is filled with important community developments, from fire department facility planning to school board decisions and the return of fall festivities. We lead with news that leadership from the Elsie Area Fire Department met with State Representative Tim K...

09/25/2026

Significant legal developments dominate this week’s edition as a federal court rules on a civil lawsuit stemming from a 2023 fire at a local residence. While Judge Hala J. Jarbou found that Police Chief Lisa Rousseau violated the Fourth Amendment, she granted summary judgment in favor of the City of Ovid, citing qualified immunity protections. The ruling underscores the legal doctrine that shields law enforcement officers from civil liability when performing their duties, though the Lupus have 30 days to appeal. On a more celebratory note, Ovid-Elsie crowned its homecoming royalty with John Kelly and Naomi Schneider named King and Queen at the game against Mount Morris—a lopsided 56-0 victory for the Marauders.

Community fundraising is in high gear this week with multiple events supporting local causes. The Elsie Fall Festival’s online auction is now live with over 160 items available, including getaways, lift tickets, casino cards, and donated goods—with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Elsie Area Food Pantry, which serves over 500 families monthly. Meanwhile, the ALS Association’s Walk to Defeat ALS takes place Sunday, October 4th, with Team Larry meeting at the Fred Meijer Trail in Ovid. Additionally, the Shiawassee County Fair received a $55,145 state grant to improve water infrastructure, and the Greater Laingsburg Recyclers is launching a “Pitch the Pumpkins” initiative in November—a timely reminder that sustainability and community service are woven throughout our region’s fall calendar.

Cover Photo: OE quarterback Trey Palatka #9 hands off the pigskin toJohn Kelly #20 during the shut out Mount Morris game.
Photo by Michelle Ladiski

Significant legal developments dominate this week's edition as a federal court rules on a civil lawsuit stemming from a 2023 fire at a local residence. While Judge Hala J. Jarbou found that Police Chief Lisa Rousseau violated the Fourth Amendment, she granted summary judgment in favor of the City of

09/18/2026

Community spirit shines bright this week in The Meridian Weekly as fall festivals and charitable events take center stage across our region. The Elsie Area Food Pantry is the beneficiary of the Color Walk to End Hunger, scheduled for October 3rd at Elsie Park. Participants start in white and finish as a colorful work of art as they’re dusted with powder throughout the untimed, noncompetitive walk—perfect for families and fitness enthusiasts alike. Meanwhile, Ovid’s popular Apple Fest has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 26th (not the 19th as previously announced), featuring games, bounce houses, refreshments, and fresh apples from Wyrick’s Orchard at the Little League Field.

On the local government front, Ovid City Council welcomed Justin Nemier as the new Police Administrative Coordinator, who will assist Chief Rousseau and serve as City Code Enforcer. The council also addressed upcoming leaf pickup and discussed a pilot program to allow residents to drop off leaves and brush at a city location for those unable to wait for municipal pickup service. Additionally, the council approved $600 in funding for the rescheduled Apple Fest.

Don’t miss the cultural and historical offerings this week: The Helmsmen Quartet performs Southern Gospel music at Grove Bible Church on September 20th (doors at 5 p.m.), and the Elsie Library Historical Society meets Wednesday, September 23rd at 5:15 p.m. The Elsie Fall Festival on October 3rd will also feature library programs including story time and face painting, with proceeds benefiting the Elsie Food Pantry.

Cover Photo: “Cook Family Foundation Student Scholarship Nominees Explore University of Michigan Ann Arbor” See the full article on page 16 of this week’s edition.

Community spirit shines bright this week in The Meridian Weekly as fall festivals and charitable events take center stage across our region. The Elsie Area Food Pantry is the beneficiary of the Color Walk to End Hunger, scheduled for October 3rd at Elsie Park. Participants start in white and finish

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