Madden on one of the floats during the Hadley Fourth of July Parade. Photo: Patrick McAbee.…
Making a splash
Township fire hall move eyed
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — At 6 p.m., July 14 the Goodrich Village Council is expected to hear discussion regarding a proposal to purchase a village-owned vacant lot for…
Township OKs new wage schedule
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on Monday, the Brandon Township board of trustees approved the wage schedule policy amendments for 2026 and 2027. The…
Run ready
Robert with his starting group during the 1T Goodrich Running Club at Goodrich High School. Photo: Patrick McAbee.…
OCEF ramps up back-to-school drive
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com School might have just let out for the summer, but it’s never too early to begin thinking about supplies for the next school year. In fact,…
District to seek $39.5M bond in November
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — During the regular meeting on June 16, the Brandon Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the treasury application for the November 2025 ballot…
Oakwood Road work to begin July 14
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Beginning July 14, the Road Commission for Oakland County will be be resurfacing Oakwood Road from Hadley Road in Brandon Township to Lapeer…
Grange Hall/I-75 Ramp to close July 7
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — At 6 a.m., July 7, the southbound I-75 exit to Grange Hall Road in Oakland County will be closed for resurfacing. The ramp…
Township baseball infields upgraded, safer
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Area baseball players will now be able to slide, field and play much safer thanks to a new infield mix that was installed…
Life’s a beach
Cash Yount burying his sister Coco’s feet in the sand at Heron Beach at the Holly Recreation Area in Groveland Township. Extreme heat advisories across Michigan during the last week…
Local veteran hiker takes on Pacific Crest Trail
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Lynne Wummel is on the trail once again. From hiking 2,000 miles…
‘Swimmers with a purpose’
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Detroit — Annie Flynn has several concerns when she steps into the…
Husband, wife patriots endured time of uncertainty, resilience during revolution
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. —America recently celebrated its 249th birthday. But looking back to…
Goodrich Varsity repeat as skeet state champs
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Mason — From June 26-29, the Goodrich High School Skeet and Clay…
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…
On the Move
Recently, one of our best friends moved into his second apartment, and didn’t even ask us…
Rumball named Division 2 Regional Varsity Boys Golf Coach of the Year
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com For the second time in his 12 year career, Brandon Blackhawk Varsity Golf Coach Jayson Rumball has received top honors.…
Blackhawk leads team to win in high school Bruin Club All-Star game
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Flint— A Brandon Blackhawk shined in a recent all star high school baseball game. Lance Briolat connected on a hard…
Middle School-Flint Metro Bowling Conference
Flint — On May 18, nine Brandon Middle School Bowling athletes competed in the Flint Metro Bowling Conference 2025 Middle School Singles Tournament Championship…
Lady Martians blanked by Richmond Blue Devils in state quarterfinals
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Marysville— A four run fourth inning and shutout pitching by Richmond Blue Devils 25-8-1 pitcher Senior Katie Shuboy who fanned…
‘Martian Four’ set new 4 X 800 Goodrich School record-twice
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Hamilton— In 2004 gas was $1.80 per gallon, George W. Bush was president and flip phones were all the rage.…
Lady Martians finish second in MHSAA State Track & Field finals
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Hamilton — Clear skies and light winds were just the right mix for the top times, heights, and distances at…
Lady Goodrich Martians fall to Dewitt Panthers in regional opener
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Swartz Creek — After an 11-0 regular season run for the Lady Martians which included a Flint Metro League title…
Linden 8- Goodrich 5
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Linden — On May 31 the Goodrich Varsity Baseball team were defeated by Linden 8-5 in the first round of…
Martians win over North Branch, Imlay City
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Imlay City — On May 31, the Lady Martian Softball team defeated North Branch Broncos 6-0 and Imlay City Spartans…