By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On March 1, hundreds gathered at the Creekside Event Barn in Goodrich for the second annual Goodrich Spring Gala. The Goodrich Education Foundation, Board of Education, district administration, staff, community and family members honored and celebrate the 2025 Teacher of the Year, Citizen of the Year and Staff Member of the […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Detroit — It’s dubbed “America’s Greatest Hot Rod Show” the 72nd annual Detroit Autorama Feb.1-March 2 featured more than 800 custom cars, trucks, and motorcycles. This year a local drove off with one of the top awards Jeff Golec, a 1994 Clarkston High School graduate and Atlas Township resident took top […]
East Lansing — The MSU Block & Bridle Club and The College of Agriculture & Natural Resources have chosen long-time Farm Bureau leaders Jackie and LC Scramlin for the Honored Guest Award for 2025 to be presented at the annual banquet on March 22. This award is given to individuals who have made a great […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — From 5:30-8 p.m., March 15, Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 3205 Jossman Road, Holly, will host a Wild Game dinner. The community is welcome to attend the free dinner which will also include prizes and an inspirational message. Venison, buffalo and walleye along with several side dishes will […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Lake Fenton — It’s all about defense. The Lady Martians held the Kearsley Hornets to just three points in the first quarter and 13 points in the first half en route to a 66-23 win in District Semi-Final win at Lake Fenton on Wednesday night. In the nightcap the Powers Catholic […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Detroit — From Feb. 28-March 1 the 2025 Michigan High School Athletic Association Individual Wrestling tournament was at Ford Field, Detroit. More than 140 high school wrestlers qualified for the event including five from Goodrich and one from Brandon high schools. Martian Senior James Mahon (38-3) won a state championship at […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On Wednesday, five Brandon High School seniors were recognized by family, school officials and classmates signing letters of intent to participate in collegiate athletics. “It’s an honor to host such a special night at Brandon High School with our student-athletes,” said Jesse Johnson, Brandon athletic director. “Personally, this […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Charlotte — The Goodrich Martians Boys Varsity basketball team jumped out to an 18-10 lead over the Chelsea Bulldogs on Tuesday night at Charlotte in the Michigan High School Athletic Association D2 Regional Semi-finals but could not hold on and lost 57-40. The Martians finished their season with a 19-6 season […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Detroit — A former Martian is now at the top of the Michigan GOP as the new state party chair. Sen. Jim Runestad (R- 23rd District) who grew up in Atlas Township received about 63% of the votes cast by about 1,900 delegates on Feb.22 on the second ballot at Huntington Place, […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — It’s been more than 20 years since auto hauler Dennis Hoffman just happened to make a delivery to the central Indiana city of Plainwell. “I had a delivery in that small town when I noticed the banners on the light poles along the streets,” said Hoffman, who retired from […]