Bella and Penny coloring crafts based on “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” by Laura Joffe Numeroff in honor of March is Reading Month. On March 20, Brandon Kindergartners…
March is Reading Month
Narrin Street repaving project approved
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — During the regular meeting on Monday night, the Ortonville village council voted unanimously to use grant funds and village funds to re-pave part of…
Driver of stolen Porsche hospitalized after high-speed chase, rollover wreck
By Lania Rocha Genesee County View Grand Blanc Twp. — A suspect who was hospitalized Monday after crashing a stolen Porsche during a police pursuit had been arrested earlier this…
Study: Habitat, climate, insecticides driver of butterfly decline
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com In just a few months, butterflies along with other insects will appear in area fields and woodlots. While the most people don’t count the colorful creatures…
Klimek named new Atlas Township Fire Chief
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — In January, the township board of trustees OK’d Ed Klimek as the new Atlas Township Fire Chief. Klimek, 57, has been with the…
PC OKs Master Plan update
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — On March 19, the Atlas Township Planning Commission approved a new township master plan. “I am very grateful to all the Advisory Committee…
Village PC member appointed
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — During the regular meeting on Monday night, the Ortonville village council voted unanimously to appoint village resident Scott Zimmer to the Ortonville Planning Commission.…
Lady Martians fall in quarterfinals
GHS Sr. #0 Tanner Schramm guarded by THS #23 Ashland Moorehead. On Tuesday night the Techumseh Indians defeated the Goodrich Martians 61-53 in the D2 MHSAA State Quarterfinals. Photo: Mark Bolen.…
Brandon summer bond projects to ramp up
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — During the regular meeting on Monday night, Brian Smilnak, project architect for the Brandon School District bond projects, provided an update to the Brandon…
Medstar Ambulance report: Reducing lights, sirens improving safety
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — On Monday night Kolby Miller, Chief Executive Officer for Medstar Ambulance provided an annual report for Atlas Township. In 2024 Medstar reported 424…
Maple Syrup: Tapping into a sweet tradition
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com In 1965 “The Sound of Music’ was released, Al Kaline hit .281…
Oakland County fair classroom partnership program for teachers
Davisburg — Classrooms across Oakland County will have an opportunity to demonstrate some of their talents…
Bringing in the wreaths
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — It’s been just over five years that a day…
Goodrich High School DECA competes at States
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Detroit — From March 13-15, Goodrich High School students competed in various…
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…
Get your vision checked
Recently my best friend reached out asking how long it takes to adjust to a new…
Lady Martians shut out Notre Dame Prep Irish 1-0 in home opener
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — GHS Sr. #17 Ana Perry scored the lone goal and GHS #17 Cate Abraham had the assist as…
Brandon Blackhawk open season at Track & Field SVSU Invitational
University Center — On March 19, the Ortonville Brandon Track and Field teams began their season at the SVSU Indoor Invitational. There was no…
Goodrich High School senior athletes continue at collegiate level
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On March 24, 11 Goodrich High School seniors were recognized by family, school officials and classmates signing letters…
Brandon Youth Wrestling
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Kalamazoo — An area youth wrestler took top honors at a recent state competition. Mason Adams, a Harvey-Swanson student, finished…
State Quarterfinals Tecumseh 61-Goodrich 53
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Tecumseh — The Goodrich Lady Martians season came to a close on Tuesday night in the MHSAA D2 State Quarterfinals…
Lauinger’s game-winner lifts Martians over Vikings for Regional crown
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Pinckney — With just :06 seconds remaining in a tied game, GHS Soph. Baylor Lauinger dropped in a go-ahead layup…
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…