By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — Gary Fisher is on a mission of truth about Flint. “Louis Chevrolet was a real man and lived on Root Street in Flint; Billy Durant lived in Flint and really did invent General Motors; Kelly Johnson is the second most important person in aviation and he did attend […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville— Since she was 3-years-old, Kristy Robinett has heard and seen dead people. Though she prefers to call them those on the other side. “I was about 3 or 4 years old when a spirit came through to me, a woman, and told me to tell my parents that my grandmother […]
By Sharon Stone Tri County Times-Editor Goodrich — Just 2mg of fentanyl can kill a person and 150 lives are lost to the dangerous drug every day. Those are staggering statistics. Devon Michael Cota of Linden was a victim of this deadly drug. At the age of 23, he died from accidental fentanyl poisoning on […]
By David Fleet Editor Clarkston — Ronak Patel’s local family businesses recognizes the importance of a trusted and reliable insurance company. “We came to know our Farm Bureau Insurance agent over the years,” said Ronak, a Clarkston resident. “We came to know him personally and he suggested I join the team at Farm Bureau.” After […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — By the end of the day the Jeep Patriot was in shambles, but the demolition will ultimately save lives. Last month the Atlas Township Fire Department participated in an extrication training with multiple scenarios featuring live victims with various injuries, in the parking lot of the fire hall. […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— From chemistry to social-government to horticulture, for 27 years Dr. Rick Sweeney provided the students of Goodrich High School with a unique blend wit and personal attention as a teacher. Sweeney stepped down as a Martian in August and will continue his long career in education at Our Lady of […]
By David Fleet Editor Clio—On Jan. 22, 2016 Brandon High School officials announced that Brad Zube will take over as varsity football coach. Just short of eight years later, the veteran coach whose leadership has rolled up seven consecutive playoff appearances and continues to build a successful program has reached a new pinnacle. On Sept. 22, Coach Zube tallied […]
By David Fleet Editor Ontonagon County— It’s been just short of 30 years since Groveland Township resident Jason Wilton first mixed a unique concoction of cookie dough, doughnuts, granola, topped off with a few gummy bears. While the blend may be overly sweet to some, it’s the perfect palette-pleaser for black bears. Wilton is a bear hunter and the ideal menu item paid […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. —It’s a rocket on four wheels. That’s how Rusty Martin describes his vintage first-generation 1995 Dodge Viper RT/10 that spends the winter months nestled in his Brandon Township garage. “My Viper’s color is ‘ticket-me-red,’” laughed Martin. “But I never had a ticket, you really have to be responsible. Just […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — Goodrich High School has been named one of the “Best High Schools” by U.S. News & World Report for 2023-2024. The annual U.S. News & World Report evaluated 17,680 high schools nationwide in six criteria: college readiness, college curriculum breadth, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, underserved student performance […]