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 route to a 62-0 take-down of the Lake Fenton Blue Devils at the home-opener. The Martians tallied 13 points in the second half holding the Blue Devils to just four first […]
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 Country Invitational. The Lady Blackhawks finished 11th out of 14 teams, led by BHS Ava Clark who was 29th overall and the only female medalist on the day. Clark was followed […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Corunna — On Sept. 13 the Brandon Blackhawks traveled to Corunna for the first Flint Metro League game of the season. The Blackhawks trailed at halftime 35-14 to a Cavaliers team who made a trip to Ford Field and the state championship game last fall. The Blackhawks tallied 413 yards […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com East Lansing— On Sept. 13 the Martian Cross Country teams competed in the 43rd annual Spartan Invitational at Forest Acres East golf course. “The race is primarily run on the fairways which can be tricky with hills and valleys, wet spots and occasional mud,” said Head Coach Al Warden. “The large […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On Monday night the Goodrich Village Council postponed a vote for a second time on a proposed heavy truck route ordinance around the village until October 2024. The council then voted to conduct a traffic study on East and West Hegel roads. The proposed ordinance, introduced in July, emphasized […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp.— An ordinance regarding a proposed Battery Energy Storage System is expected to be completed and discussed at The Groveland Township Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m., Sept. 24, at the township hall, 4695 Grange Hall Road, Holly. “We are going to be in pretty good shape with the ordinance […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — On Sept. 11 volunteers from the Grand Blanc Grid gathered with the Walk, Bike, Run Atlas Township to recognize the community’s accomplishments and plans to move down the road. As the multi-year-long pathway project along the south side of Perry Road moves on to the final stage, the Grand Blanc Grid […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — Construction of the new Groveland Township Fire Station One/Michigan State Police detachment is moving forward. “The project could be done as early as November,” said Bob DePalma, township supervisor who did not seek re-election this November. “The deadline is December.” The core of the communities municipal services, will […]
Pontiac — McLaren Oakland, the Pontiac-based acute care hospital with care locations throughout Oakland County, has named Lorenzo Suter, DHA, MHA, BSN, as its President and CEO. His appointment follows a national search conducted in coordination with McLaren Health Care leaders, McLaren Oakland medical staff, and the McLaren Oakland Board of Trustees. “McLaren Oakland is […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On Sept. 6 the Brandon Blackhawks defeated the Detroit Denby Tars 19-14 in a non-league match-up on Salute to Military, Police Officers and First Responders night. “The win was a great effort by both teams,” said Head Coach Brad Zube. The Blackhawks improve to 2-0 on the season […]