At 8:45 a.m., Sept. 22 the autumn arrived followed by Red Maples, that are even yellow at times in Brandon Township. Photo: Jonathan Schechter.…
Autumn arrives
Felony suspect nabbed after fleeing police
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville— On Sept. 20, a suspect on the run prompted Harvey-Swanson Elementary to go into a soft lock-down near the end of the school day. “We…
Village reminds residents of sign ordinance
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville— Residents in violation of the Ortonville political sign ordinance will be receiving a letter in the mail with a reminder of the current ordinance. “As…
Michigan high court wage, tips, leave decision discussed
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville— From 8-9 a.m, Sept. 30, the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St., Ortonville will host Wendy Block, senior vice president of business advocacy from…
Four village events miss 60 day rule still OK’d by village council
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — The Village of Ortonville council voiced their frustrations over the current special event permit following four event permit approvals at the regular meeting on…
Battery operated mobile speed radar signs removed
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville —During the regular meeting on Monday night, the Ortonville village manger Matt Ryan provided an update on the battery-operated, mobile speed radar signs in the…
Goodrich School district receives clean 2022-23 audit
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich— On Sept 23, the board of trustees of Goodrich Area Schools accepted an audit from Flint based-Lewis & Knopf for the 2023-2024 fiscal year ending June…
Archery deer season opens Tuesday
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.— Local hunter Elliot Vantine reported a close encounter from his ladder stand when a young buck still in velvet passed under during the recent…
Pedal to the metal
Zoey drops the pedal during the kid’s tractor pull competition at Septemberfest on Saturday. Photo: Patrick McAbee.…
New Sheriff contract inked, deputy added
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp.— Look for additional police coverage in the township soon. On Monday night the Atlas Township Board of Trustees voted 4-0 for a new one…
Village of Ortonville-Main Street 20 years
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — It begins with local residents sharing a vision for their…
Youth rocketeers take up space
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Oxford Twp. — We have liftoff. On Sunday members of the Oakland…
Area bear hunter reporting good 2024 season
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ontonagon County — Five hunters, four bears. The 2024 Michigan Bear Season…
Early season whitetails
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The 2024 deer hunting season in Michigan began last…
School days, school days, I followed the rules those days.
This week sure as heck feels like a “back to school” week. Which makes sense, of…
Brandon Distinguished Alumni Class of 2024
On September 26, two Brandon graduates will be inducted into the Ed and Diane Donaldson Distinguished…
Goodrich hires school nurse
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich—On Monday night the Goodrich School Board introduced Robin Rees as the new school district nurse. “Robin has a long…
Goodrich Martians roll over Clio Mustangs 64-8
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Clio — It took the Goodrich Martians Varsity Football team about 13 minuets, 10 possessions and 16 plays, seven of…
Blackhawks fall to Blue Devils 28-20
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Both teams appeared pretty even, but when it was all said and done, the Blue Devils scored…
Blackhawks top Martians for County Line Cup
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich— On Sept. 18, the Brandon Boys Varsity Soccer team defeated Goodrich 2-0 to claim the County Line Cup. The tradition…
Blackhawk Cross Country competes at Flint Metro League Jamboree #2
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp.— On Sept., 25 the Brandon Cross Country teams traveled to Goodrich Middle School for the second Flint Metro…
Lady Martians XC tops at Flint Metro League Jamboree #2, boys second
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — On Sept. 25, the Goodrich Cross Country teams competed in the Flint Metro League Jamboree #2 at…
Martians route visiting Blue Devils 62-0
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich— The Goodrich Martians exploded for four touchdowns in the first quarter then adding three in the second quarter en…
Brandon Blackhawks Cross Country compete at the Holly Invitational
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Holly— On Sept. 14, the Brandon Cross Country teams traveled to the Springfield Oaks County Park for the Holly Cross…
Cavaliers ground Blackhawks in first league game
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Corunna — On Sept. 13 the Brandon Blackhawks traveled to Corunna for the first Flint Metro League game of…