Martians out
Rainna Maynard, a 2023 Goodrich High School Senior joins classmates on the traditional crazy car day on Tuesday. The last day of classes was May 18. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Summer M-15 culvert work
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.— From 4-6 p.m., May 31, Atlas Township, 7386 Gale will host an Michigan Department of Transportation informational meeting regarding two projects on M-15. MDOT recently announced two projects on M-15 in Atlas Township beginning after June 1 that will provide area drivers with a few new slow-downs. Replacement of […]
Martians varsity baseball coach to step down after 29 seasons
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Wednesday night legendary Goodrich Baseball Coach Bob Foreback led his Martians nine on the home diamond for his last regular season game. Earlier this year, Foreback, who has skippered Goodrich Varsity baseball for 29 seasons, announced he will step down following the 2023 season. “I’d like to thank […]
M-15 shoulder work to begin May 22
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Groveland Twp. — The southbound lane will be closed on M-15 for shoulder work starting May 22 between Oakwood Road and Grange Hall Road. The Michigan Department of Transportation project should take about two weeks. “Right in front of the cemetery, the water comes down along the edge of the […]
Holly resident found guilty of felonious assault with a deadly weapon, assault, reckless driving
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — A Holly resident was found guilty of felonious assault with a deadly weapon, assault and battery, and reckless driving in an incident that occurred in Brandon Township in November of 2021. The the jury in the Honorable Judge Grant of 6th Circuit Court of Michigan’s court room […]
Proposed mining bills would move permitting to state
By David Fleet Editor Lansing — The dust has been kicked up once again on proposed statewide legislation that would take local control away from communities with mining operations which include gravel pits. A bipartisan bill package, HB 4526, HB 4527, and HB 4528 was introduced earlier this month that would allow the Michigan Department […]
Abigail’s Pride Festival
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville— From 11 a.m.-4 p.m., on June 3, Ortonville will be home to the second annual Abigail’s Pride festival. “It depends who you ask, but Pride is a celebration of the LGBTQ community, but also everyone. Allies and families,” said Abigail’s Pride founder Abigail Rowe. “And for us, for Abigail’s […]
Ortonville/Brandon Road Rally & Scavenger Hunt
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville —From noon-6 p.m. June 10, at the Old Town Hall, 486 Mill St., the third annual Ortonville/Brandon Road Rally & Scavenger Hunt will begin. “We encourage teams to dress up and decorate their cars,” said Andrea Webster, Rally coordinator. “Rules of the road apply, most of the clues are just […]
Perfect fit
Lillian Paul sizes up a shirt for her daughter Abby Paul, 11 months, at the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road, Goodrich, during the M-15 Garage Sale. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Ortonville earns top honors at Main Street Oakland County Main Events
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville— The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority won two grants during the Main Street Oakland County Main Events Awards Night. “It is very important to recognize the efforts that our project leads and volunteers put into planning and executing DDA activities each year,” said Ortonville DDA Director Matt Jenkins. “The Main […]