By David Fleet Editor David Castle recalls the faces of family members. “They were lined up along the streets holding pictures of loved ones,” recalls Castle. “They really had no…
20 years later,community remembers 9-11
Board expected to list MSP/Fire Station 1
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- On Monday night the township board of trustees is expected to approve the future sale of current Michigan State Police Post/Fire Station 1. The…
Board OKs new school liaison contract
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- During the regular Tuesday night meeting, the board of trustees approved the police liaison contract with Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and Brandon School…
Township inks three-year ambulance deal with MedStar
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On Sept. 1, the township board of trustees voted 4-0 in a special meeting to approve a three-year agreement for preferred ambulance service for 911…
Township takes aim at illegal marijuana grow operations
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- During the regular Tuesday night meeting, the board of trustees passed a second reading of the Marijuana Caregiver Ordinance, 6-1. They also passed…
Day 1
From top, Wren Wade, Madelyn Thamos and Colton Budd arrive at Reid Elementary School on Aug. 30 the first day for Goodrich Schools. Photo by Patrick McAbee.…
America ends its longest war
By David Fleet Editor On Aug. 30 for the first time in nearly 20 years, American forces were no longer a fixture in Afghanistan. According to news sources, soon after…
September 11, 2001, ‘The Day That Changed the World’
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- From 9 a.m.-2 p.m., on Sept. 11, the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority and the Brandon School District will host ‘September 11, 2001: The Day…
Sashabaw Road roundabout project delayed one week
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The roundabout construction at the intersection of Oakhill and Sashabaw roads has been postponed until Sept. 7. The intersection was set to close…
Local businesses still seeking workers
By David Fleet Editor Mike Clancy needed employees. Clancy, owner of AC Tire North, 595 N.…
Brandon grad takes on breast cancer research
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A Brandon High School grad is making strides in the research…
BHS student comes to aid of aneurysm victim
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer June 26 could have turned out very different for Cheryl Robinson…
New Reid Elementary Principal
By David Fleet Editor Kate Jordan is home. The Goodrich resident for the past 37 years…
The sun always comes up. Her story.
And, now for the exciting conclusion — Part 2 of a two-part Don’t Rush Me column. …
Goodrich School District bonds refinaced
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night, District Superintendent Wayne Wright announce the successful sale of the districts 2021 Refunding Bonds (federally taxable)…
Brandon snags Federal CARES Tuition Credit
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Parents of Brandon preschool students were credited $200 towards their tuition thanks to the Federal CARES Tuition Credit. “In…
Keller tosses no hitter
By David Fleet Editor GHS Junior Noah Keller needed only 92 pitches and baffled Lake Linden-Hubbell High School hitters with 17 strickeouts and walking…
Brandon Schools:Kids Read Now
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer This summer, K-2 students in the Brandon School District will be getting books for free from Kids Read Now.…
State bound
Nine area grapplers, eight from Goodrich and one from Brandon reached the Division 2 individual state wrestling finals today at Van Andel Arena, Grand…
A fisheye view:Salmon from classroom released to return
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer After not being able to raise salmon last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Peggy Miller-Zelinko’s class was excited…
Literacy Night at Harvey Swanson
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On March 24, Harvey Swanson Elementary hosted their upper elementary literacy night. This year, the theme was inclusivity and…
Goodrich DECA State competition
Earlier this month, nine members of the Goodrich High School DECA club competed at the State Career Development Conference. Due to the pandemic the…
Love at first bark: Clifford the Big Red Dog arrives
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On March 23, the Brandon Learn from Home team and Scholastic Books held a drive-thru book fair for students…