Early fall color on the Goodrich Mill pond, a mark of the autumnal equinox which arrived Sept. 22. Cooler weather is forecasted for the weekend. Photo: David Fleet…
Leaves of change
M-15 road woes
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — For the next two months, southbound M-15 from Granger Road to the south entrance of Brandon Middle School will be closed. The recent…
Blackhawks, Martians set for M-15 battle
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. —Most of the time they’re good neighbors, friends and reletives. Most of the time. However, at 7 p.m., Sept. 30 the often cordial relationship…
Township OKs Atlas, Horton cemeteries for mapping
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to approve a contract with Marquette-based Trimedia Environmental & Engineering to provide Geographic…
Sheriff adds radar to patrol cars
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — The sheriff department has added a new tool to patrol cars. This month, the Genesee County Sheriff Office purchased and installed the new…
Retail locations OK’d if weed sales approved
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the Sept. 12 meeting, the township board of trustees approved unanimously two ordinance amendments pertaining to marijuana establishments for first reading.…
Board, school, sheriff OK new SRO contract
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. —On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to approve a contract with the Goodrich School District and the Genesee County Sheriff…
Blackhawk Color Guard
Grace Hylton, a Brandon High School Color Guard on Sept. 9 at halftime during the Blackhawk vs. Lake Fenton football game. Photo: Mo Voyer.…
Fran Hotchkiss 2022 Citizen of the Year
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville— Since she was 5-years-old, Fran Hotchkiss loved the Brandon Library. “May 1, 1975 I got my first paycheck,” said Hotchkiss. “But I think the…
Witches Night Out
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Witches are welcome, warlocks are tolerated for the fifth…
Blackhawk still Blue
By David Fleet Editor Ann Arbor — For the second time in as many years, a…
‘The race across the sky,’ Leadville Trial 100 Run
By David Fleet Editor Prior to 2014, Sarah Evans can’t recall running more than three miles at one time.…
New BGYA caseworker assigned
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance has a new caseworker as…
So you wanna’ write a letter to the editor . . .
I must be getting soft (and, not just in the belly). It seems the older I…
Blackhawks 49-BC Central 35
By David Fleet Editor Brandon — On Aug. 25, the Brandon Blackhawks traveled to Elmer Engel Stadium home to Bay City Central and opened…
District adds Nightlocks to doors
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — With the new school year are new updated security devices. District superintendent Wayne Wright said in addition to new Schlage brand…
Martians repeat as Genesee County Tourney champs
By David Fleet Editor Flint — Goodrich High School Girls golf Team repeated as Greater Genesee County Tournament Champions at the Flint Elks Club.…
Martians boys, girls tops at Evan Gardner XC Invitational 2022
By David Fleet Editor Durand — On Aug. 19 the Goodrich Martians Girls and Boys won the Evan Gardner Cross Country Invitational 2022 at…
Brandon Schools names three new administrators
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the Monday night meeting of the Brandon Board of Education, superintendent Dan Gilbertson introduced three…
Martian boys tennis at Lapeer Quad 1
By David Fleet Editor Lapeer — On Aug. 15, the Goodrich Martian Boys Tennis team competed in the Lapeer Quad 1 at Lapeer High…
Lady Martians finish in top three at annual Lapeer Lightning Tune Up
By David Fleet Editor Lapeer — On Aug. 16, the Goodrich Martians Girls Golf team tied for third of 12 teams at the annual…
First look at new Oaktree Elementary gym
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich —Oaktree Elementary students will soon lace up their shoes and take on a new school year with a new gymnasium. Earlier this month…
Board OKs security camera upgrades, classroom locks
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On July 25, the school board of trustees voted 5-0 to replace about 120 security cameras in the…