By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Car horns blared, families cheered and Martians graduated. On April 2 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered all K-12 schools to remain closed throughout the academic year to…
Hats off Martians
Ortonville Farmer’s market
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville DDA will host their farmer’s market this year. “When COVID hit, I was a little afraid we weren’t going to be able to…
Local gyms safe, needed for good health
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brian Dunaway was ready to open on Thursday morning. “We were closed for the good part of three months,” said Dunaway of Anytime Fitness, 250…
It’s fireworks time
By Shelby Stewarat Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Now that summer has arrived, residents are hearing fireworks. The township wants to remind residents of when consumer fireworks are allowed. “The board…
Plans for safe Michigan Renaissance Festival
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-Another Michigan Renaissance Festival hopes to open Aug. 22 and extend for seven weekends though Oct. 4, attracting an estimated 250,000 visitors over the course…
Temporary open air permits OK’d by township
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The township board approved a resolution to allow temporary open air special use permits for restaurants with a 6-0 vote. Treasurer Terri Darnall…
Local Road Improvement program
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-The village will once again by applying for the Local Road Improvement Program this year as a way to support fixing the village roads. “Fortunately,…
Ready set grow
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-It’s just a 4 foot by 8 foot garden box—but it’s Ken Miller’s personal space. “Right now it’s full of tomato plants, snow peas and…
Mountain bike trails ready to ride
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- Happy trails on two wheels can now be found in the community. Two new mountain bike trails, .8 miles and 1.5 miles that meander through…
Dam breach, flood sweeps away cabin
By David Fleet Editor Gerald Hughes recognized the roof of his cabin as it was floating…
Career Awareness Day: Imagine the possibilities for their future
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On June 5, students from Harvey Swanson and Oakwood elementary schools…
Business opens:Willow Pointe of Ortonville
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-Cut flowers and more once again in the village. On May 1,…
Local support, area business giving back
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-Blackhawk Auto Repair, 105 S Ortonville Road, is giving back to the…
The white-washing of history ain’t my cup o’ tea.
The last four weeks or so have been kinda’ hard for this cat, sitting upon his…
Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference
Emma Hubbard of Ortonville and a Brandon High School graduate was one of three Baldwin Wallace University women’s tennis student-athletes to be named to…
Brandon Schools moving to online schooling
Following the shutdown of schools for the remainder of the school year, Brandon Schools are ready to launch some at-home schooling. “Students did not…
GHS students growing at home
By David Fleet Editor A growing number of Goodrich students are still growing at home. Despite the three month summer vacation extension due to…
AK2 Bridge team heads to national competition
The Brandon High School freshmen STEM team of Kaitlyn McKinney, Alexsis Spragg, and Katelyn Bobel have qualified to participate at the American Association of…
GHS Powerlifting at states
On March 8, the Goodrich Girls Power Lifting team competed at the Michigan High School Powerlifting Association Varsity State Power Lifting meet, at North…
GHS Senior named CTE ‘Student of the Year’
By David Fleet Editor Victoria Isenberg’s love for animals has landed her Student of the Year. The 18 year old Goodrich High School senior…
‘America & Me Essay’
Last week, the three winners of the 51st annual America & Me Essay contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance were recognized. Brandon Middle School…
Goodrich High School signing day
By David Fleet Editor On Feb. 28, ten Goodrich High School Seniors signed letters of intent to play collegiate sports this fall. “Today is…
‘Link Crew’
By David Fleet Editor On Feb. 25, almost 200 eighth grade students were invited to the Brandon High to meet-and-greet with current juniors and…