Emma LaBrie, kindergartner at Reid Elementary, with her grandfather Paul Vassall, Brandon Firefighter and Navy veteran during Lunch with a Hero at Reid on Nov. 11. Photo: Patrick McAbee.…
Lunch with a Hero
Hunting safety zones concern for schools
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.— As firearm deer season opens, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and Brandon School District are reminding hunters to be aware of school property while…
Brandon Township, state grapple with short term rental ordinances
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.— During the regular meeting on Nov. 12, the Brandon Township board of trustees unanimously approved changes to the short-term rental ordinance. “As many of…
Township OKs $23K in CDBG funds
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on Nov. 12, the Brandon Township board of trustees unanimously approved the 2025 Community Development Block Grant funds. $22,938…
Township adds regulations to accessory dwellings
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On Nov. 12, the Brandon Township board of trustees voted unanimously to approve an amendment to the zoning ordinance to add regulations for…
Ben Gleason traded to Flyers
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Philadelphia — On Nov. 5, the Philadelphia Flyers acquired defensemen Ben Gleason from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for defensemen Ronnie Attard according to Flyers General…
Choices
Aubrey Kerr surveying the sticker options at Brandon High School on election day, November 5. Photo: Patrick McAbee.…
Seven out of 10 area voters cast ballots in General election
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The results are in. On Nov. 5, voters cast their votes for seats in Brandon, Atlas and Groveland townships, village council members in…
School Nurse Pilot program navigates student health
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — A new school pilot program is bringing good health right to the classroom. On Oct. 28, Jennifer Walrath, school nurse manager presented the framework…
Arlene Frisch joins View Newspaper Group as Senior Account Executive
Lapeer— Leadership at View Newspaper Group is pleased to announce that Michele Guerra has been promoted to Senior Account Executive, and Arlene Frisch has joined the team as a Senior…
Officer, fire investigator retires after 37 years of service
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Oakland Cty. — After more than 37 years in public service a…
Waterways, trails, artifacts & wild rice: Indigenous connections to Oakland County at BTPL
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — In October 1977, Brandon Township farmer Harold Shelton was…
Township recognizes Outstanding Citizens
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — On Nov. 12, during the Groveland Township Board of…
Hydroponics: Just add water
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — Brandon Middle School students are on a mission to feed…
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…
Finding community through book clubs
With the holidays (and my birthday) fast approaching, I was tasked with making a wish list…
Martians ground Falcons for third consecutive District 4 crown
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. —The Goodrich Martians extended their winning streak to 10 and tallied their third consecutive district championship on Nov.…
Martians ground Blackhawks 49-7 in first round of MHSAA playoffs
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On Nov. 1 the Goodrich Martians (8-1) handed the Brandon Blackhawks (6-3) an early exit from the 2024…
Martians XC at regional
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Sheperd — The Goodrich Boys Cross Country team competed at the Region 15-2 championship Oct 25 at Sheperd High School.…
Bulldogs end Blackhawk’s postseason run
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — The Flint Metro League Champion Brandon Blackhawks Soccer team lost on Saturday to the Mason Bulldogs 3-1…
Brandon Blackhawks XC at MHSAA regional championship
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Sheperd — The Ortonville Brandon Cross Country teams concluded their 2024 cross country season at the MHSAA regional championship on…
Lady Martians XC 15-2 Regional Champions
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — Goodrich Cross Country Girls Regional Repeat Times Four Goodrich Girls Cross Country continued their stellar season with…
Goodrich dominates Fenton to win Flint Metro League
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Fenton — The Fenton Tigers had no answers for a dominate Goodrich Martian ground game on Saturday night tallying 386…
Lady Martians XC sweep league jamborees, Martian boys share title
Lake Fenton — On Oct. 16 the Lady Martians completed the sweep of three Flint Metro League Jamborees this season at Lake Fenton. “There…
Blackhawks top SC Dragons, gear up for playoff run
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Swartz Creek — Brandon Blackhawk Damian Watton set the pace with 188 yards of offense and 3 TDs behind stellar…