From left Logan Davis, Dalton Schmidt and Lukas Cannon promote the M-15 Garage Sale on May 7. The annual event attracts thousands from Clarkston to Bay City. Photo by Patrick…
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Memo from the Publisher 5-14-22
About a month ago we announced that the paper you are reading now was joining View Newspaper Group. No doubt some of you wondered what type of changes would come…
Brandon Township police calls increase, clearance rate high
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- At the board meeting on Monday night, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon Substation Commander Lt. Greg Glover gave his 2021 year-end report. “Our…
Reducing EMS response times
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-As of May 9 Emergency Medical Service Agreement for dispatching Medstar Ambulance is now live. The Genesee County 9-1-1 Consortium is now directed by the…
Baby formula shortage
By David Fleet Editor As the out-of-stock rate for baby formula increases nationwide, the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund, which provides food assistance locally, says donations are welcome to supply the…
Day of Difference
Kaisen Garza and Christian Heagle painting an American flag at Reid Elementary School during Day of Difference on April 29. Photo by Patrick McAbee.…
School board selects three finalists for superintendent
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer During the special meeting on April 28, the Brandon Board of Education voted 7-0 to move forward with second round interviews for three superintendent candidates.…
Mill Street paving project will extend to village limits
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- On April 25, the village council approved 6-1 to accept a bid from Diamond Excavating for $205,260 to resurface and improve Mill Street from…
Dimes for Diapers
By David Fleet Editor Some Genesee County children will be a little happier and drier thanks to the efforts of Reid and Oaktree elementary students. Reid and Oaktree elementary joined…
Next hike delayed following crash
By David Fleet Editor Lynne Wummel seeks adventure. So after hiking 2,000 miles on the Appalachian…
REO Shred Event for BGYA
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer From 10 a.m.-1 p.m., May 21, Real Estate One of Ortonville…
New home for rescued farm animals
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Soon Abraham Ranch will be home to farm animals…
Ladies Night Out:Strolling Through the Decades
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer From 4-8 p.m., May 21 the downtown Ortonville business owners are…
To all the moms I loved before . . .
Kinda’ hard to believe that this Sunday we all celebrate Mom. It’s almost Mothers Day already,…
Six candidates considered for Brandon Schools superintendent
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer During a special meeting on Monday night, the Brandon Board of Education selected six candidates for the first round…
2021 Matianaire among ‘Best of the Best’
By David Fleet Editor While the 2021 Martianaire was challenging to publish due to the pandemic, it may also be the most rewarding for…
Martians sweep twinbill, Keller tosses no-hitter
By David Fleet Editor GHS Senior Noah Keller did not disappoint in Goodrich’s season opener defeating Imlay City 14-0. Keller struck out 13 while…
Schools of Choice reopen
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On March 28, the school board of trustees voted 6-0 to adopt a resolution exercising the option permitted by Section…
‘We can make the world a safer, healthier place,’ NoHaz poster tops in county
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A Harvey Swanson fourth grade student will have her artwork on posters and flyers Oakland County wide. Layla Hall,…
Board OKs Oaktree bond projects
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night the school board of trustees voted 7-0 to approve bids for upgrades for the Oaktree Elementary…
Martians fall in state finals
By David Fleet Editor A sign is posted on the Goodrich Martian Wrestling room door. “State Championships have been won because of the work…
Goodrich Martians win Regional Team Wrestling Championship
By David Fleet Editor The Goodrich Martians punched their ticket to the State Quarter finals on last weekend with a 47-15 win over Lake…
Brandon Learn from Home program discontinued for 2022-23 school year
By Shelby Stewart Staff Wrtier The Brandon Learn from Home program will not be available next year. Students who wish to continue with online…