An Atlas Township home decorated and ready for Santa’s arrival on Dec. 25. Photo: Patrick McAbee.…
Christmas ready
District bond projects to wrap up in 2025
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — During the regular meeting on Monday night, the Brandon Board of Education voted unanimously to approve bids for two bid packages for summer 2025…
Trustee steps down, board seeks applicants for seat
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — During a special meeting Dec. 18, the Groveland Township Board of Trustees voted 3-0 to accept the resignation of Trustee Gina Muzzarelli. The…
Letters to Santa 2024 Oaktree Elementary
Dear Santa, Thank you for Alfie and Alfina, our class elves, they make us happy! Can I have a PS5, 20,000 Vbucks, and Fortnite. I would also love an iPhone…
Light it up Santa
Santa and Mrs. Claus lighting the tree in downtown Ortonville on Dec. 6 during Christmas in the Village. Photo: Jason Gault…
Certification of occupancy ordered for My Brothers Keeper
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — A multi-year rezoning battle between Atlas Township and My Brothers Keeper over a proposed temporary home for discharged veterans has once again ramped…
Carter Persinger: Hometown Hero
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Fayetteville, N.C. — Carter Persinger, a Brandon Township resident and 2023 Oxford High school graduate joined the Army in February 2024. He completed basic training to become…
Battle of the Books
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — The Battle of the Books is on at the Brandon Township Public Library. On Dec. 18, at 6:30 p.m., the BTPL, 304 South St.,…
Year long Goodrich dam study to begin in 2025
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On Monday night the Goodrich Village Council voted 4-1 to move forward with a Dam Feasibility study. Council member David Lucik voted no. In…
Harvey-Swanson Letters to Santa
Dear Santa, I would love some Monster High dolls, Poppy Playtime merch, and Amazing Digital Circus plushies for Christmas. Thank you for being so nice to all the kids on…
A local hero: 80th anniversary of Battle of the Bulge
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — In the early morning hours of Dec. 16, 1944, Roy…
New woodland walls at the library
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — The mural at the Brandon Township Public Library is complete.…
Goodrich grad receives Hope Award of Advocacy
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com On Nov. 19, Goodrich graduate Stephanie Jones received the Hope Award for…
Tom Alward named D4 2024 Detroit Lions High School Football Coach of the Year
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Detroit — The 2024 Goodrich Martian Division 4 State Championship football season…
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…
Top reads for 2024
With 2024 coming to a swift close, I thought now would be a good time to…
Goodrich 56-Midland Dow 33
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — GHS Jr. Kayla Hairston tossed in 13 points and snagged 12 boards as the Goodrich Lady Martians Girls…
Goodrich 66-Frankenmuth 40
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — The Frankenmuth Eagles had no answer for Goodrich Martian Sr. #1 Parker LePla who dominated with 26 points,…
Goodrich High School District one DECA District Conference competition
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Saginaw — On Dec. 12, Goodrich High School students competed in various aspects of marketing at the District 1 DECA District…
Martians win first state title over Niles 35-6
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Detroit — Mission accomplished. The Goodrich Martians capped off an impressive 36-5 record over the last three seasons, with an…
Goodrich 67-Kearsley 25
Lansing — On Dec. 3 the Goodrich Martian Girls Varsity Basketball team opened the 2024-25 season with a win over the Kearsley Hornets 67-25…
GHS Boys Varsity bowling
Lansing — On Nov. 30, the Goodrich Varsity Boys Bowling team finished second of 23 teams at the Kick Off the Season Baker Eliminator…
Ford Field bound: Goodrich Martians top Harper Woods 28-14
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Rochester Hills — One win to go. GHS #25 Chase Burnett rushed for three touchdowns and the Martian defense held…
Goodrich High School student-athletes sign letters of intent
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — On Nov. 26, eight Goodrich High School student-athletes for the class of 2025 signed letters of intent…
Martians ground Vikings for D4 Regional title, state semi-finals bound
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — The Haslett Vikings would keep it close for just one quarter before the Martian defense would stiffen…