Meílani and Usiel at Oakwood Elementary learning how to change clocks for Daylight Saving Time, which begins on March 9. Spring forward one hour. Photo: Patrick McAbee.…
It’s about time
OCEF Easter food collection begins
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — In 2024 Ortonville Community Emergency Fund members packed Easter bags at St. Anne for 63 families and 168 people. It’s 2025 and the…
Community gathers for Annual Goodrich Spring Gala
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On March 1, hundreds gathered at the Creekside Event Barn in Goodrich for the second annual Goodrich Spring Gala. The Goodrich Education Foundation, Board of Education,…
Volunteers needed for Teens & Seniors Rocking & Raking
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Teens & Seniors Rocking & Raking through the Edna Burton Senior Center is set for April 26. Forms will be available at Brandon…
Paws & effect
Karla Christianson with “Miska,” during a visit from Mid-Michigan Therapy Dogs at the Atlas Township Office/Hall on Feb. 25. The gathering was for the Goodrich/Atlas Silver Foxes who meet monthly.…
Resurfacing set to begin on southbound I-75 near Holly, Groveland exits
By Hannah Young Groveland Twp. — Bridge and road work along I-75 in northern Oakland County is beginning Tuesday, March 4. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced Northbound I-75…
Metamora Golf & Country Club to acquire Boulder Pointe Golf Club
Oxford Twp. — The local ownership group at Metamora Golf & Country Club is proud to announce plans to acquire Boulder Pointe Golf Club in Oxford Township. The sale was…
Runestad elected to lead Michigan Republicans
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Detroit — A former Martian is now at the top of the Michigan GOP as the new state party chair. Sen. Jim Runestad (R- 23rd District)…
Hometown Heroes Banners
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — It’s been more than 20 years since auto hauler Dennis Hoffman just happened to make a delivery to the central Indiana city of Plainwell.…
Groveland man dies following township crash
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Independence Twp. — A 69 year old Groveland Township man died Monday, Feb. 24, two days after he was involved in an Independence Township traffic crash.…
Three BMS students move on to State MAEA Art Show
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Three students from Brandon Middle School will have their…
1,000 hp Camaro ZL1 among top rides at Autorama
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Detroit — It’s dubbed “America’s Greatest Hot Rod Show” the 72nd annual…
Oakland County agriculture leaders honored by MSU Block &Bridle Club
East Lansing — The MSU Block & Bridle Club and The College of Agriculture & Natural…
Community welcome,Mt. Bethel Wild Game dinner
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — From 5:30-8 p.m., March 15, Mt. Bethel United Methodist…
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…
Parenting the Love and Logic Way
Last week, during one of my weekly phone calls with one of my best friends, she…
Lady Martians ground Hornets in District Semi
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Lake Fenton — It’s all about defense. The Lady Martians held the Kearsley Hornets to just three points in the…
MHSAA wrestling finals
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Detroit — From Feb. 28-March 1 the 2025 Michigan High School Athletic Association Individual Wrestling tournament was at Ford Field,…
Brandon Blackhawk Varsity Bowling teams compete at Regionals
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Flint — On Feb. 21, the Brandon High School bowling season came to an end as the teams competed in…
Brandon High School senior athletes continue at collegiate level
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On Wednesday, five Brandon High School seniors were recognized by family, school officials and classmates signing letters…
Goodrich Martians bitten by Chelsea Bulldogs in D-2 Regional Semi-Final
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Charlotte — The Goodrich Martians Boys Varsity basketball team jumped out to an 18-10 lead over the Chelsea Bulldogs on…
Martians ground Eagles for Metro League title
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Flint — The Goodrich Martian Girls basketball traveled to the Mott Community College’s Ballenger Fieldhouse for the Flint Metro League…
Martians sting Hornets 61-40 in D2 semi-finals
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Flint — Jensen LePla had 20 points, while older brother Parker LePla tossed in 18 points and 16 rebounds as…
Brandon 73- Flint Southwestern 46
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Flint — The Flint Southwestern Academy Knights came up short on Feb. 22 and the Brandon Blackhawks Boys Varsity Basketball…
New Standard 58 Brandon 57
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The Lady Blackhawks tallied a season high points on Feb. 25 but still came up short falling to…