Stephanie Bates with Wes D. and Wyatt W. counting cans at Reid Elementary for their canned food drive. Bates’ class had the most canned goods with 411. Photo: Patrick McAbee.…
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Growing cases of malicious destruction of property
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon Substation is warning residents of a number of cases of malicious destruction of property in Brandon…
Christmas in the Village
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Santa Claus is coming to Ortonville. On Dec. 2, starting at 1 p.m., downtown Ortonville will be home to the annual Christmas in…
BHS Student Council sock drive begins
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Beginning on Nov. 27, the Brandon High School student council is hosting a sock drive. “Not used socks, new socks, that we can…
Court grants injunction to stop court closures
By Gary Gould 810-452-2650 * ggould@mihomepaper.com Davison — The Michigan Court of Appeals granted the 67th District Court’s request for an injunction Nov. 15, putting a halt on Genesee County’s…
Ortonville community remembers Lois Robbins
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — Lois Robbins made a difference. A champion of the community’s natural treasures, a tireless activist for environmental protection and a volunteer extraordinaire died…
Brandon School District to purchase three buses
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Brandon board of education voted unanimously to purchase three buses for the district. “As you…
School Board OKs two bid packs for bond projects
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the regular Monday night board meeting, the Brandon Board of Education voted unanimously to award Saginaw-based Wolgast Corporation two bid packs…
Harper Woods Pioneers halt Martians state title hopes
By David Fleet Editor Livonia — A bid to return to the state finals for the Goodrich Martians Varsity Football team fell short on Saturday as the Harper Woods Pioneers…
Doe harvest needed
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — Stop chasing antlers. That’s the message from Chad Stewart, deer, elk and moose management specialist Michigan Department of Natural Resources to Michigan deer hunters.…
‘Sip & Shop’
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — On Nov. 16, Atlas Valley Golf Club, 8313 Perry…
All in the family: ‘One dollar bid, now two, will ya give me two. Sold’
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. —For former Brandon Township resident Ken Dockery the “call” to…
Local folk art returns to Ortonville
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — A piece of folk art is finally at home…
Remembering a Patriot: Private Nathan Burpee
By David Fleet Editor Grand Blanc Twp. — Four stints of active military duty is remarkable.…
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…
28 lessons in 28 years
On November 28th, I’ll turn 28 years old. Age is just a number to me, and…
Goodrich scholar athletes signing
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Nov. 16, five Goodrich High School Seniors signed letters of intent to play collegiate sports this fall.…
Goodrich Martians hold off Haslett Vikings for D4 Regional crown
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich —The Goodrich Martians Varsity Football team punched their ticket to the Michigan High School Athletic Association semifinals and hoisted…
Goodrich Martians edge Freeland Falcons 21-20 for D4 District crown
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— The Goodrich Martians Varsity Football team ended the Freeland Falcons season with a 21-20 win to claim their second consecutive Division 4 District football crown in just two…
Lady Martians XC third at MHSAA state D2 finals
By David Fleet Editor Brooklyn — Goodrich Girls Cross Country team completed a stellar season with a top three finish in Division 2 at…
Lady Martians State bound with Regional win
By David Fleet Editor Shepard — One meet to go. The 70 degree weather for Oct. 27, in the mid-Michigan Village of Shepard for…
D4 Playoffs:Martians ground Blackhawks 35-6
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Oct. 27, the Goodrich Martians Varsity football team would start slow by rally late in the second…
Lady Martians Flint Metro League Champions
By David Fleet Editor Mt. Morris — On Oct. 18, the Goodrich Girls Cross Country team continued their successful season with a dominating win…
Brandon 40-Eastpointe 0
By David Fleet Editor Eastpointe — On Oct. 20, the Brandon Blackhawk Varsity Football (5-4) team shutout the Eastpointe Shamrocks (1-8) 40-0 in a…
Lady Martians 8th in D3 state finals
By David Fleet Editor Allendale — Goodrich Girls Golf Team Finishes 8th at Division 3 Championships. Weather conditions were not favorable for the two-day…