Snow in downtown Ortonville. The first measurable snow fell Tuesday across Southeastern Michigan. Photo: Patrick McAbee…
Snow show begins
Ready, set, shop small
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is encouraging people to shop small for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26. “The holiday shopping season makes…
Voters turned out in record numbers for Nov. 8 election
By David Fleet Editor Area voter turnout outpaced state numbers following a record-setting voting in the Nov. 8 midterm election. According to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson 58 percent of voters statewide turned out, which broke the…
Brandon Fire to purchase E-tools
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. —During the regular Monday night meeting, the Brandon Township board of trustees approved the purchase of Electric Extrication Rescue Tools, also known as…
Preliminary sewer master plan in works for township
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. —During the regular Monday night meeting, the Brandon Township board approved an agreement for a preliminary sewer master plan with a 7-0 vote.…
Blood Moon arrives in prime time
The Blood Moon over the Cornerstone Baptist Church Ortonville via a zoom lens set to 115mm with a F:4.5 aperture, 5 second shutter speed and ISO 640. Photo: Heath Zeitz…
Election day
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer The results are in. On Nov. 8, voters cast their votes for school board members at both Goodrich and Brandon, village council members in Ortonville…
Brandon house fire
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— At 5:34 p.m., on Nov. 8, Brandon Fire Department received a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, crews saw smoke showing from…
Brandon Christmas Community Toy Store accepting gifts once more
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The Brandon Christmas Community Toy Store is gearing up for Christmas and seeking some help from area elves. The local toy drive…
GHS graduate elected to second term in senate
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — State Senator Jim Runestad will return to the Michigan Senate.…
Goodrich ace
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Nov. 10, Billy Vickory had a hole-in-one, his first…
Veterans Day 2022: Ortonville’s Memorial Park marker rededicated
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the Ortonville VFW Post 582…
Village residents score cash on game show ‘Let’s Make a Deal’
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville— On Nov. 3, village residents Jeanette and Robert Stalling appeared…
Humility, gratitude all part of Thanksgiving
I was asked to re-run (and I quote), “That column you wrote for Thanksgiving a few…
Flint Metro League XC championship
By David Fleet Editor Owosso — On Oct. 19 the Brandon and Goodrich Cross Country teams competed in the Flint Metro League Championship in…
Playoff bound Brandon takes down Holly 42-35
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — On Oct. 21, the Brandon Blackhawks defeated the Holly Bronchos 42-35 at Brandon. BHS Soph. Quarterback #…
Kayla O’Mara Memorial Invitational
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Oct. 15, both Brandon and Goodrich participated in the Kayla O’Mara Memorial Invitational Cross Country meet at…
Brandon 31- Holly 13
By David Fleet Editor Holly — On Oct. 14 the Brandon Blackhawks defeated Holly 31- 13. The Blackhawks rolled up 460 yards of offense…
Martians blank Eagles for Flint Metro crown
By David Fleet Editor Linden — On Oct. 15, GHS Sr. #3 Gavin Hart connected on two touchdown passes to GHS Soph. #9 Max…
Goodrich School District seeks 1 mill sinking fund
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich —On Nov. 8, voters in the Goodrich Area Schools district will be asked to consider a 1 mill sinking…
Martians tennis regional champs
By David Fleet Editor Portland — On Oct. 6, the Goodrich Boys Varsity Tennis team won their first outright regional championship at Portland following six…
Brandon 49-Owosso 8
By David Fleet Editor Owosso — On Sept. 23, the Brandon Blackhawks won a key road game by defeating Owosso 49-8. The offense displayed…
County Line Cup: Goodrich 6-Brandon 1
By David Fleet Editor Brandon — A big win for the Martians at Brandon retaining the County Line Cup. On Sept. 19 Martians defeated…