By Lania Rocha Genesee County View Grand Blanc Twp. — A suspect who was hospitalized Monday after crashing a stolen Porsche during a police pursuit had been arrested earlier this year in Grand Blanc Township. Grand Blanc Township Police Chief Bill Renye said the suspect, who is in his 20s and from Detroit, lost control […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com In 1965 “The Sound of Music’ was released, Al Kaline hit .281 for the Detroit Tigers and the sweet aroma of simmering maple sap coupled with a wood fire spread across the woodlands of southern Brandon Township. In February Dale Bond’s Sugarbush, a late winter ritual on that site for six […]
On the morning of April 19, 1775, the small village of Lexington, Massachusetts, population under 750, became the starting place of the American Revolution. When British Redcoats marched to confiscate weapons, 77 local farmers, blacksmiths, and carpenters stood their ground, showing how ordinary citizens united by community bonds could change history. As nearly 700 Redcoats […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — In January, the township board of trustees OK’d Ed Klimek as the new Atlas Township Fire Chief. Klimek, 57, has been with the department since September 1996. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2007, captain in 2012 and assistant chief 2018. Klimek replaces Township Fire Chief Steve Bullen […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — On March 19, the Atlas Township Planning Commission approved a new township master plan. “I am very grateful to all the Advisory Committee and Planning Commission members who spent many hours over the past two and one half years generating this Master Plan,” said J. Michael Rembor, PC […]
Davisburg — Classrooms across Oakland County will have an opportunity to demonstrate some of their talents for the 2025 Oakland County Fair, July 11-20, The Oakland County Fair Classroom Partnership Program is now open for teacher enrollment, offering a unique opportunity for students to showcase their school projects at the fair while earning funds for their classrooms. […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — GHS Sr. #17 Ana Perry scored the lone goal and GHS #17 Cate Abraham had the assist as the Lady Martians Varsity Soccer team defeated the Notre Dame Prep Irish 1-0 in a non conference game. GHS Keeper Abby Gagnon recorded her first career shutout. GHS #2 Lucy Rafferty […]
University Center — On March 19, the Ortonville Brandon Track and Field teams began their season at the SVSU Indoor Invitational. There was no team score kept in the 35 team field which included Division 1 schools. For Brandon, pole vaulter Corgan Barkiewicz cleared 9 feet to qualify for the Freshman Oakland County meet; Shot […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On March 24, 11 Goodrich High School seniors were recognized by family, school officials and classmates signing letters of intent to participate in collegiate athletics. “Today we have the honor to acknowledge some very special student athletes here at Goodrich High School,” said Rob McRae, Goodrich Athletic Director. “On […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Kalamazoo — An area youth wrestler took top honors at a recent state competition. Mason Adams, a Harvey-Swanson student, finished fifth in the eight year old division at 46 pounds at the 2025 Myway State Championships at Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo March 20-23. Adams, along with classmate Ayden Gabbard and Camden Dean […]