Eilah Reed and Emma Swartz at Reid Elementary cheering on the Goodrich Girls Varsity basketball team during their clap-out on March 17. The team left for state semi-finals. Photo: Patrick…
Clap on to the Breslin
District, Juul Labs OKs vaping case settlement
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.— On March 20, the Goodrich School Board voted 7-0 to approve resolution after a settlement for $600 million with Juul Labs regarding the impact…
The Citizen wins eight MPA awards
Ortonville — The Citizen newspaper was honored with eight awards in the 2022 Michigan Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, marking the 14th consecutive year of recognition in the state’s largest journalism…
Board OK’s security staff, safety assessment
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — When high school students return to class following spring break a new layer of security will be waiting. On Monday night, the Goodrich Board of…
The Village of Ortonville: 175 years of small businesses & growing
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — About 1920, Ortonville Blacksmith Irvin Williams’ shop was located on the south side of Mill Street west of Kearsley Creek. Irvin’s father, Carl Williams,…
Tasty
Erika Ash with her Vizsla Remi at Tractor Supply, 700 Ortonville Road, Ortonville March 10. Mary Claus was handing out treats during their treat-sampling event. Photo: Patrick McAbee.…
‘Crossing the line’
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer From tear laden tissues to countless hugs to dancing more than 200 students and 50 adults from Brandon and Goodrich gathered at their schools to…
Grass roots committee to seek high speed township-wide internet
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — For millions of people nationwide, having access to reliable high-speed internet is just not a reality. The day-to-day tasks—such as learning and working—relying on broadband access is…
Kettering Champs
By David Fleet Editor Flint — On March 11, Goodrich and Brandon FIRST Robotics teams competed at the Kettering University FIRST Robotics District. Following the Jan. 7 release of the…
Ortonville upgrades electrical for EV charging station
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville— Work has begun on the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in downtown Ortonville On Wednesday, DTE installed a telephone pole in front of…
‘We’re all writers, we’re all readers’
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — This past week, students at Oakwood Elementary and…
New manufacturing facility: Shannon Precision Fastener
By David Fleet Editor Holly Twp. — On March 17, Shannon Precision Fastener officially opened the…
Michigan’s Most Dangerous Women
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville —Sophie Lyons was dubbed the “Queen of Crime.” Uneducated she…
Boots on the ground, ‘One Box for Ukraine’
By David Fleet Editor Krakow — Boyd Byelich is making a difference, one box at a…
The Great Cookie Shortage of ’23?
God, help all us sugar freaks! Oh Lord of Confection, give us strength in this time…
The annoying little sister
My puppy is jealous. Not of our other dog. Of me. I’m an only child so…
Brandon OK’s custodial contract
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Brandon Board of Education awarded a contract for custodial services…
BHS wood shop new equipment OK’d
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the Monday night meeting, the Brandon Board of Education approved the purchase of three lathes…
Lady Martians fall to Frankenmuth in MHSAA state semi-finals
By David Fleet Editor East Lansing— The Lady Martians quest for a state title ended in the high school girls state semifinals on March…
Martian boys basketball season ends in state quarter-finals
By David Fleet Editor Lake Orion —A fourth quarter rally was not enough for the Goodrich Martians Boys Varsity Basketball team (22-5) as the Ferndale Eagles…
Goodrich DECA competes at state
By David Fleet Editor Detroit — From March 9-11, Goodrich High School students competed in various aspects of marketing at the District 1 DECA,…
Goodrich tops Cros-Lex 56-39 for D2 Regional crown
By David Fleet Editor Imlay City— The Martians are on a mission to a state title that just passed through Imlay City. On March…
State semi finals bound:Martians top Country Day, Warren Regina
By David Fleet Editor Detroit— The Lady Martians are Breslin bound. In convincing fashion the Goodrich Girls Basketball team (24-3) defeated Warren Regina by…
Allen wins first Girls Division State Wrestling title for Goodrich
By David Fleet Editor Detroit — On Saturday, Goodrich Junior Ryen Allen, deposited a few tears on the wrestling mat on the floor of…
Goodrich Martians Mahon, Phipps take home state wrestling titles
By David Fleet Editor Detroit— A pending snowstorm on March 3 did not deter 896 boys and 224 girls from hitting the mats at…