Rose Drain along with grandchildren Olivia, 2 ,and Joey, 3, check out a few of the hundreds of classic cars at Good times in Goodrich on Aug. 5. Photo: Patrick…
Models of perfection
Area youth set to stride back to school with Steps and Stories program
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— A few local students will step into the school year with new kicks and ready to learn thanks to a group of local…
County-wide transit millage placed on Nov. 8 ballot
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — On Aug. 10, the Oakland County Board of Commissions OK’d ballot language for a 10-year county-wide transit millage on the Nov. 8 ballot. The 0.95 mill, which…
It’s hats on for Goodrich this fall
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On July 25 the school board of trustees voted 5-0 following approving a second consideration for an amendment to the high school/middle student handbook that…
All Ears
From left, Reghan Bechtel, Myah Rainwater and Kylie Rainwater on right Rachel Page-Tear. Weil Dairy Farm, 9197 Gale Road, Atlas Township sweet corn ready to sell. Photo: Patrick McAbee…
November ballots set for change of leaders
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer With the August primaries over, the November election season is now underway. There are a number of local seats up for non-partisan election, as well…
Village marijuana sales narrowly OK’d, voter turnout about 30 percent
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer The votes are in. On Aug. 2, voters in Brandon, Atlas and Groveland townships cast their ballots in the primary election. One key proposal on…
Community remembers Brandon educator, principal Bob Harvey
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Long-time educator and principal of H.T. Burt School Bob Harvey has died. He was 88 years old. Harvey was a resident of…
Beating the heat
Left bottom Brook Edwards, 10, with Micah Ryckaert, 6, on top battle Olivia McDowell and Matthew Ryckaert, 6, at the Holly Recreation Area beach, 8100 Grange Hall Road, Groveland Township,…
A Holocaust survivor: ‘My Mother’s Voice’
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Behind every name of the Holocaust victims there’s…
The Moving Wall: Reflection I
By David Fleet Editor Holly—The faces of thousands of visitors reflected over the names of more…
Purple Heart Day: Honoring our heroes of war
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — Purple Heart Day, Aug. 7 is a day for…
Michigan Beer: A Heady History
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — They sport names like Six Pointer, Soft Parade and All Day IPA, the pride…
What you need to know about sweat
This weekend I heard on NPR a short story on sweat glands. And, as you know…
New Goodrich Middle School principal named
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Monday night the school board of trustees voted 6-0 to hire Katrina Mitchell as the new Goodrich…
Harvey-Swanson principal retires
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — After 30 years at Brandon, Harvey-Swanson principal Debbie Brauher is retiring. “I started out as a…
New Harvey Swanson Principal
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Schools — Harvey Swanson has a new principal. Jessica Hevel, a 2004 Brandon graduate, will be a familiar…
Martians season ends in state semi-finals
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich —On June 16, a stellar record setting season concluded for the Goodrich Martians at McLane Baseball Stadium at Kobs Field,…
Noah Keller named to 2022 MHSBCA All-Star team
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — The Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association has named GHS Alumni Noah Keller to the 2022 West All-Star…
New Brandon woodshop equipment Ok’d
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer On May 16, during the regular Monday meeting, the Brandon Board of Education unanimously approved some upgrades to both…
Stamper aces seventh at regionals
By David Fleet Editor On June 1, Brandon High School Sophomore, Gaven Stamper shot 81 at Huron Meadows Golf Course in Brighton during the…
League Champs: Martians win back-to-back
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On May 19, the Goodrich Martians won the Flint Metro League with a 3-0 win over Flushing. The…
Seussical the Musical at BHS
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer At Brandon High School, the stage is set for Seussical the Musical. The musical is an adaptation of various…