Van at Oaktree Elementary painting Saturn for a solar system project. Photo: Patrick McAbee.…
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BEA, district contract negotiations ongoing
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular Brandon Board of Education meeting on Monday night, district superintendent Carly Stone gave an update about the ongoing negotiations with…
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announces bid for governor
By Hannah Ball hball@mihomepaper.com Genesee Cty. — Tensions were high across the country in the Summer of 2020. Chris Swanson, then Genesee County interim sheriff, responded to one of hundreds…
BMS work displayed at Michigan Art Education exhibit
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Beverly Hills, Mich — Art pieces from five Brandon Middle School students will be on display at Detroit Country Day School, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road,…
Woman hospitalized after 20 feet fall from Mt. Holly chair lift
By HannahYoung hyoung@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — Groveland Township Fire Department (GTFD) announced on Feb. 5 that a woman fell 20 feet from a chair lift at Mount Holly Ski Resort…
Local halts B&E, receives ‘Citizens Action Award’
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Flint — Steve Fox was suspicious. The lifelong Atlas Township resident and Goodrich High School graduate was traveling with his daughter on East Baldwin Road on…
2024 Brandon teachers of the year
Tim Campbell, Jacob Campbell, Sarah Campbell, Joanne Sotzen, Chrissandra Padilla, Carly Stone and Phoebe. Photo: David Fleet By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — Brandon School District has named their teachers…
BFD incidents soar in 2024
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — For 2024, the Brandon Fire Department responded to 1,558 incidents, the second highest in department history. During the regular Monday night meeting, BFD…
Brandon police calls dip slightly, clearance rate among county highest
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on Monday night, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon substation commander Lt. Greg Glover gave his 2024 year-end report to…
KCI sewer project edges into Oakland County
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Holly Twp. — Construction of the Oakland County section of Kearsley Creek Interceptor sewer project moved forward. Last year Oakland County committed $10 million to gain…
From stage to screen, music memories shared at BTPL
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — At 6:30 p.m., on Feb. 18, the Brandon Township Public…
Second annual Goodrich Education Foundation Spring Gala
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — At 6 p.m., March 1, the Creekside Event Barn, 7388 S.…
The Oakland County Fair Fiesta Charity auction
Davisburg — A charity auction is set for Saturday, Feb. 22, in Davisburg with a Fiesta…
Parker LePla sets Martian all-time scoring record as Goodrich stings Hornets 69-57
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — For just a second on Monday night the packed Al…
School days, school days, I followed the rules those days.
This week sure as heck feels like a “back to school” week. Which makes sense, of…
Valentine’s Day Stories
Every year when Valentine’s Day rolls around, we in the newsroom sit down and go through…
Blackhawk, Martians wrestle at districts
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Fenton — Brandon Blackhawk Varsity Wrestler Sr. Nicklas Montreuil 144 pounds finished third in the Michigan High School Athletic Association…
Frankenmuth Eagles tame Martians 45-39
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — In a battle of two of the Division 2 top girls basketball teams in the state, the Frankenmuth…
Goodrich 70-Lake Fenton 46
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Lake Fenton — Goodrich Martians locked up the Flint Metro League Stars Division title against the Blue Devils at Lake…
Goodrich 81 – Brandon 37
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On Feb. 4, the Goodrich Martians defeated the Brandon Blackhawks 81-37 in a Flint Metro League game.…
Goodrich 44 – Corunna 18
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On Jan. 31, the Goodrich Girls Varsity Basketball team defeated the Corunna Cavaliers 44-18 to stay on top…
Goodrich 68 – Corunna 49
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On Jan. 31 the Goodrich Martians stayed atop the Flint Metro League Stars division with a 68-49 win…
Blackhawks 42-Holly Bronchos 25
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The Brandon Blackhawk Girls Basketball team defeated the Holly Bronchos 42-25 on Jan. 28 at Brandon. BHS…
Goodrich Martians 74-Owosso Trojans
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — The Goodrich Martian Boys Basketball team stayed perfect in Flint Metro League action with a 74-39 win over…
Goodrich Martian football, girls cross country hoist state title banners
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — Two hard earned championship banners were recently added to a impressive trove of athletic awards. On Jan. 24…